Vermont Fishing & Hunting
✓ Verified against official sources · August 18, 2026
License requirements, seasons, bag limits, reciprocity. 1 state-level rule for Vermont, each linked to its official government source.
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Vermont Fishing & Hunting License
Vermont requires license for both. No Sunday hunting. Moose permits by lottery. "Gold" areas for premium fishing.
FISHING: License required age 15+ ($28 resident, $53 non-resident). HUNTING: License required ($28 resident, $102 non-resident). SUNDAY HUNTING PROHIBITED. Deer: archery, muzzleloader, rifle seasons separate. MOOSE permits by lottery only (very limited). Turkey: spring and fall. Bear season available. Hunter education required. 10 V.S.A. §4253.
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