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VermontDeer & Turkey Season Dates
2026-2027 deer and turkey season dates for Vermont.
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Whitetail Deer
Statewide
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Archery Deer | Oct 1, 2026 – Dec 15, 2026 | archery | |
| October Antlerless Muzzleloader | Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026 | muzzleloader | |
| Youth and Novice Deer Weekend | Nov 7, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026 | firearms | |
| Regular Rifle Deer | Nov 14, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026 | rifle | |
| December Muzzleloader Deer | Nov 30, 2026 – Dec 13, 2026 | muzzleloader |
Regular Archery Deer: Hunters may hold 2 antlerless permits simultaneously if for different WMUs 1 antlered; antlerless by permit
October Antlerless Muzzleloader: antlerless only Antlerless permit required
Youth and Novice Deer Weekend: Youth and novice hunters only
Regular Rifle Deer: 1 antlered; antlerless by permit
December Muzzleloader Deer: 1 antlered (if not taken); antlerless by permit
Designated Expanded Archery Areas
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expanded Archery Deer | Sep 15, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026 | archery |
Expanded Archery Deer: Designated areas only
Whitetail Deer source: vtfishandwildlife.com
Turkey
Statewide
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youth Spring Turkey | Apr 25, 2026 – Apr 26, 2026 | any | |
| Spring Turkey | May 1, 2026 – May 31, 2026 | any |
Youth Spring Turkey: Weekend prior to May 1 opening; youth only; 1 bearded turkey limit bearded turkey only
Spring Turkey: 2 bearded turkeys season limit; 1 per day; legal hours 1/2 hr before sunrise to 5 PM bearded turkey only
All WMUs
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Turkey Archery | Oct 1, 2026 – Nov 13, 2026 | archery |
Fall Turkey Archery: Either sex; archery only; all WMUs statewide
WMUs B, D, G, H, I, J, L, M, O, P, Q
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Turkey Shotgun/Archery | Oct 24, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026 | shotgun |
Fall Turkey Shotgun/Archery: Either sex; shotgun or archery; WMUs B, D, G, H, I, J, L, M, O, P, Q
WMUs F, K, N
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Turkey Shotgun/Archery (Extended) | Oct 24, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026 | shotgun |
Fall Turkey Shotgun/Archery (Extended): Either sex; shotgun or archery; WMUs F, K, N — extended season vs. other WMUs
Turkey source: vtfishandwildlife.com
Season dates and regulations can change. Always verify current dates with the Vermont state wildlife agency before you hunt.
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