2017 Vermont Hunting Seasons
A tradition for many families, hunting is an exciting escape into nature. Your reward of patiently waiting in a tree stand or hunting blind is the satisfaction of taking responsibility for your own food, or finally bagging that trophy buck. Discount Ramps has all the hunting dates for Vermont, and the necessary hunting equipment to ensure a successful year.
This is a general guide to season dates. Dates are subject to change. For more information, visit the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department website.
Hunting
Deer
| Hunt Type | First Day | Last Day |
| Bow & Arrow | Oct. 7, 2017 | Nov. 3, 2017 |
| Bow & Arrow | Dec. 2, 2017 | Dec. 10, 2017 |
| Youth Deer Weekend | Nov. 4, 2017 | Nov. 5, 2017 |
| 16 Day Regular Season | Nov. 11, 2017 | Nov. 26, 2017 |
| Muzzleloader | Dec. 2, 2017 | Dec. 10, 2017 |
Bear
| Season | First Day | Last Day |
| Early Season | Sept. 1, 2017 | Nov. 10, 2017 |
| Late Season | Nov. 11, 2017 | Nov. 19, 2017 |
Turkey
| Hunt Type | First Day | Last Day |
| Youth Weekend | April 29, 2017 | April 30, 2017 |
| Spring Season | May 1, 2017 | May 31, 2017 |
Turkey Fall Seasons
| Hunt Type | Zones | First Day | Last Day |
| Bow & Arrow Only | WMU's Statewide | Oct. 7, 2017 | Oct. 20, 2017 |
| Shotgun or Bow & Arrow | WMU's, B, D, G, H, I, J, L, M, O, P, and Q | Oct. 21, 2017 | Oct. 29, 2017 |
| Shotgun or Bow & Arrow | WMU's, F, K, and N | Oct. 21, 2017 | Nov. 5, 2017 |
Moose
| Hunt Type | First Day | Last Day |
| Archery | Oct. 1, 2017 | Oct. 7, 2017 |
| Regular Season | Oct. 21, 2017 | Oct. 26, 2017 |
Hare, Rabbit
| First Day | Last Day |
| Sept. 24, 2016 | March 12, 2017 |
| Sept. 30, 2017 | March 11, 2018 |
| *WMU's, D&E Remain Open Through March 31* |
Gray Squirrel
| First Day | Last Day |
| Sept. 1, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2017 |
Ruffed Grouse (Partridge)
| First Day | Last Day |
| Sept. 30, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2017 |
Woodcock
Crow
| First Day | Last Day | Additional Notes |
| Jan. 15, 2017 | April 11, 2017 | (Fri.- Mon. Only) |
| Aug. 19, 2017 | Dec. 19, 2017 | (Fri. - Mon. Only) |
Snow Goose
Furbearer Hunting
Bobcat
| First Day | Last Day |
| Jan. 10, 2017 | Feb. 7, 2017 |
Red & Gray Fox
| First day | Last Day |
| Oct. 22, 2016 | Feb. 12, 2017 |
| Oct. 28, 2017 | Feb. 11, 2018 |
Raccoon
| First Day | Last Day |
| Oct. 14, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2017 |
Muskrat
| First Day | Last Day |
| March 20, 2017 | April 19, 2017 |
Coyote
Furbearer Trapping
Mink, Skunk, Red & Grey Fox, Raccoon, Coyote Opossum, Weasel
| First Day | Last Day |
| Oct. 28, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2017 |
Otter
| First Day | Last Day |
| Oct. 22, 2016 | Feb. 28, 2017 |
| Oct. 28, 2017 | Feb. 28, 2018 |
Muskrat
| First Day | Last day |
| Oct. 22, 2016 | March 31, 2017 |
| Oct. 28, 2017 | March 31, 2018 |
Fisher
| First Day | Last Day |
| Dec. 1, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2017 |
Bobcat
| First Day | Last Day |
| Dec. 1, 2017 | Dec. 16, 2017 |
Beaver
| First Day | Last Day |
| Oct. 22, 2016 | March 31, 2017 |
| Oct. 28, 2017 | March, 31, 2018 |
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