NEWPORT — Hunters are gearing up for the start of Vermont’s traditionally popular 16-day regular deer season that begins Saturday, November 12 and ends Sunday, November 27.
A hunter may take one legal buck during this season if they did not already take one during the archery deer season.
“The greatest numbers of deer continue to be in western regions of the state and other valley areas,” said Vermont Fish and Wildlife’s deer biologist Nick Fortin. “The Green Mountains and the Northeast Kingdom offer more of a big woods experience with fewer, but often larger, deer.”
Vermont hunting licenses cost $28 for residents and $102 for non-residents.
Hunters under 18 years of age get a break at $8 for residents and $25 for non-residents.
Licenses are available on Fish and Wildlife’s website and from license agents statewide.
“I am urging all hunters to wear a fluorescent orange hat and vest to help maintain Vermont’s very good hunting season safety record,” said Vermont Fish and Wildlife Commissioner Christopher Herrick.
Hunters are required to report deer in person at a big game reporting station during the regular season. Online reporting will not be available.
This requirement allows biologists to collect important information from as many deer as possible.
Hunters who get a deer on November 12 or 13 can help Vermont’s deer management program by reporting their deer at one of the biological check stations.
Hunters who do not go to a biological reporting station are asked to provide a tooth from their deer.
You can obtain a tooth envelope from your regular reporting agent.
Remove one of the middle incisor teeth, being careful to include the root.
Place the tooth in the envelope and give it to the reporting agent.
Each tooth will be cross-sectioned to accurately determine the deer’s age, and the results will be posted on the Fish and Wildlife website next spring.
