Vermont Hunting Seasons

See our comprehensive list of hunting seasons for animals of all types and all areas of Vermont. We’ve made it easier than ever to find the dates you can hunt, length of the season, what type of hunting is allowed and other important details. Plus, check out hunting resources and direct links to Vermont state resources.

Vermont Deer Hunting Seasons 2025-2026

Archery Season

  • October 1 – November 14, 2025
  • December 1 – 15, 2025 (2nd archery period)

Expanded Archery Season (Metro Wildlife Management Units)

  • September 27 – December 15, 2025

Youth Deer Weekend

  • October 18–19, 2025

Muzzleloader Season

  • December 1–15, 2025

Regular Firearms Season

  • November 15 – November 30, 2025

Vermont Turkey Hunting Seasons 2025-2026

Fall Turkey (Archery & Shotgun)

  • October 1–31, 2025

Spring Youth Turkey

  • May 2, 2026

Spring General Turkey

  • May 4 – May 31, 2026

Vermont Bear Season 2025

Black Bear (Archery)

  • September 1 – October 31, 2025

Black Bear (Firearms)

  • September 6 – October 31, 2025 (concurrent with archery during shotgun deer season)

For complete regulations, visit the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department.

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Interactive Vermont Hunting Season Discovery

Use the forms below to filter by game, type of hunting, time of year, bag / tag limits and much more. We’ve gone through the state of Vermont Hunting Seasons’s hunting season data and simplified it so you can easily find what you’re looking for. Please note, that information realated Vermont state hunting is subject to change so be sure to check the state resources linked below the table before heading out to hunt.

Vermont Hunting Seasons & Requirements

For the most accurate information on Vermont Hunting Seasons, along with the state’s requirements for tag and bag limits, it’s a good idea to check with the Vermont DNR.  We’ve provided their contact information below, along with links to helpful resources, including licensing.

Vermont DNR

1 National Life Drive, Davis 2
Montpelier, VT 05620-3702

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