The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Board considers, amends, and votes on rules that govern management of fish and wildlife resources within the state.
Proposed Seasons and Rules
Fishing
Hunting and Trapping
- 2024 Antlerless Harvest and Youth/Novice Season Recommendation.(presented to FW Board on 4.24.2024)
Comments on the proposal may be emailed to ANR.FWPublicComment@vermont.gov - Comments deadline is May 12.
Two public hearings to solicit input on deer and this proposal will occur on Monday, May 6 and Wednesday, May 8.
Newly Adopted Rules
Fishing
Hunting and Trapping
- 2024 Waterfowl Season Recommendation (presented to the FW Board on February 21, 2024)
- 2024 Moose Harvest Recommendation (presented to the FW Board on February 21, 2024)
- 10 V.S.A. Appendix § 44. Furbearing Species Rule - (adopted by Fish and Wildlife Board on 12.14.2023)
- LCAR letter to SOS - (Legislative Committee on Administrative Rule's letter to Secretary of State outlining objections to portions of 10 V.S.A. Appendix § 44 Furbearer Species rule - 12.14.2023)
- LCAR letter to SOS - (Legislative Committee on Administrative Rule's letter to Secretary of State outlining objections to portions of 10 V.S.A. Appendix § 44 Furbearer Species rule - 12.14.2023)
- View a timeline and overview of the process for updating the changes to the trapping regulation
- View a timeline and overview of the process for updating the changes to hunting coyotes with the aid of dogs
See also:
- Vermont Guide to Hunting, Fishing and Trapping Laws
- Fish & Wildlife Statutes and Regulations
- Commissioner's Rules
- Fish & Wildlife Board
- Fish & Wildlife Board Members
Contact us:
General Questions/Comments: fwinformation@vermont.gov