• Public Hearing on Proposed Bear Hunting Regulation Changes, St. Johnsbury and Remote Option

    St. Andrews Episcopal Church 1265 Main Street, St. Johnsbury, VT, United States

    The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Board will hold two public hearings on proposed changes to Vermont’s bear hunting regulation. The changes proposed by the Fish and Wildlife Board would eliminate the consecutive "early" and "late" seasons to create one bear season extending from September 1 through the last day of the regulated deer seasons.  The […]

  • Public Hearing on Proposed Bear Hunting Regulation Changes, Bennington

    Bennington Elks Lodge 125 Washington Ave., Bennington, VT, United States

    The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Board will hold two public hearings on proposed changes to Vermont’s bear hunting regulation. The changes proposed by the Fish and Wildlife Board would eliminate the consecutive "early" and "late" seasons to create one bear season extending from September 1 through the last day of the regulated deer seasons.  The […]

  • Deadline for Filing Applications for Controlled Waterfowl Hunt

    For Immediate Release:  August 5, 2026 Media Contact: Andrew Bouton, 802-622-4823 or Amy Alfieri, 802-759-2398   Controlled Waterfowl Hunt Applications are Available The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department now has information on its website about the 2026 controlled waterfowl hunts at Dead Creek Wildlife Management Area in Addison and at Mud Creek Wildlife Management Area […]

  • Open Season on Resident Canada Geese Begins

    The statewide Vermont open hunting season for resident Canada geese will occur September 1-25. The daily bag limit is five Canada geese in the Connecticut River Zone and eight in the rest of the state during this September season. The purpose of the September season is to help control Vermont’s resident Canada goose population prior […]

  • Deadline for Public Comment for Proposed Bear Hunting Regulation Changes

    Vermont’s Bear Population Estimate is Above Goal for Fifth Consecutive Year To generate a modest increase in bear harvest, the Fish & Wildlife Board is considering proposals to increase the length of bear season through the end of regulated deer hunting in mid-December and to allow hunters in certain parts of the state with high […]