Vermont black bear season 2026 Open
Black bear season in Vermont is open now, last season closes Nov 22, 2026.
Dates only. Bag limits, legal methods, licences and zone boundaries: Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department. Read today.
| Season | Zone | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Season | Statewide | Sep 1, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026 | Closed closed |
| Late Season | Statewide | Nov 14, 2026 to Nov 22, 2026 | Open open, closes in 8 days |
| Nonresident Black Bear Hunters with use of dogs by permit | Statewide | Sep 15, 2026 to Nov 22, 2026 | Open open, closes in 8 days |
| Resident Black Bear Hunters with use of dogs by permit | Statewide | Sep 1, 2026 to Nov 22, 2026 | Open open, closes in 8 days |
Black bear hunting in Vermont runs from Sep 1, 2026 (Early Season) to Nov 22, 2026 (Late Season) in the 2026 season, and is open now, last season closes Nov 22, 2026.
Statewide seasons: early season Sep 1, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026; resident black bear hunters with use of dogs by permit Sep 1, 2026 to Nov 22, 2026.
Source: Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department, VT F&W Hunting and Trapping Seasons (page). Read today.