Vermont hunting
Public hunting land in Vermont
Caliber maps 100 public hunting areas in Vermont, with Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department's license fees, hunter education rules and official links in one place. Find the closest land to you on a list or a map, free.
Vermont · 100 areas
Green Mountain National Forest
National forest · 412,402 acres
Silvio O. Conte National Fish And Wildlife Refuge
Wildlife refuge · 54,180 acres
Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge
Wildlife refuge · 14,571 acres
Steam Mill Brook Wildlife Management Area
State wildlife area · 10,977 acres
Bill Sladyk Wildlife Management Area
State wildlife area · 9,040 acres
Largest areas shown. Caliber sorts all 100 by distance from you.
- 97
- State wildlife areas
- 1
- National forests
- 2
- National wildlife refuges
Vermont hunting licenses and rules
- Wildlife agency
- Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department
- Phone
- 802-828-1000
- Resident license
- $28 — Resident Hunting License (annual); archery/muzzleloader/turkey tags $23 each extra
- Nonresident license
- $102 — Nonresident Hunting License (annual); a $50 nonresident Small Game license is also listed
- Hunter education
- First-time hunting, bowhunting, or trapping license buyers must complete the course first (bowhunters also take the bowhunter course).
Fees and rules as published by Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department, checked Oct 31, 2026. They change, so confirm on the agency's site. This isn't legal advice.
Official links
- Hunting licenses
- Season dates
- Regulations
- Public hunting lands
- Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department website
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The 12 biggest of 100 areas. Caliber has every one, with a map, and sorts them by distance from you.
| Area | Type | Acres | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Mountain National Forest | National forest | 412,402 | Open |
| Silvio O. Conte National Fish And Wildlife Refuge | Wildlife refuge | 54,180 | Restricted: permit, reservation or special rules |
| Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge | Wildlife refuge | 14,571 | Restricted: permit, reservation or special rules |
| Steam Mill Brook Wildlife Management Area | State wildlife area | 10,977 | Open |
| Bill Sladyk Wildlife Management Area | State wildlife area | 9,040 | Open |
| Arthur Davis Wildlife Management Area | State wildlife area | 7,957 | Open |
| Les Newell Wildlife Management Area | State wildlife area | 6,193 | Open |
| Dead Creek Wildlife Management Area | State wildlife area | 5,810 | Open |
| Victory Basin Wildlife Management Area | State wildlife area | 5,438 | Open |
| Roy Mountain Wildlife Management Area | State wildlife area | 2,871 | Open |
| Wenlock Wildlife Management Area | State wildlife area | 2,576 | Open |
| Pine Mountain Wildlife Management Area | State wildlife area | 2,483 | Open |
State wildlife areas · 97
Run for wildlife and, usually, hunting. Many need a state license plus a land-use permit or have their own season dates, draw hunts or weapon limits.
National forests · 1
Hunting is generally allowed under state hunting laws, except near developed sites and where posted. Some areas close for fire or wildlife.
National wildlife refuges · 2
Refuges allow hunting only where and when each refuge opens it, often with its own permit and rules. Check the refuge's hunt page before you go.
Vermont hunting FAQ
Where can I find public hunting land in Vermont?
Caliber lists 100 public hunting areas in Vermont: 97 state wildlife areas, 1 national forests, 2 national wildlife refuges. Open Caliber, enter your ZIP and see the closest areas on a list or a map. Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department also publishes its own public hunting land information on its website.
How much is a hunting license in Vermont?
As published by Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department (checked Oct 31, 2026): resident, $28 — Resident Hunting License (annual); archery/muzzleloader/turkey tags $23 each extra; nonresident, $102 — Nonresident Hunting License (annual); a $50 nonresident Small Game license is also listed. Fees change, so confirm on the agency's licensing page before you buy.
Do I need hunter education to hunt in Vermont?
First-time hunting, bowhunting, or trapping license buyers must complete the course first (bowhunters also take the bowhunter course). Check Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department for exemptions and current rules.
When is hunting season in Vermont?
Seasons vary by species, zone and year, so Caliber links to Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department's official season-date page instead of listing dates. Always check current regulations before you hunt.
Find Vermont hunting land near you
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Area data: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1, public domain. Access as recorded in PAD-US. Always check current regulations, seasons and access rules with Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department and the managing agency before you hunt.
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