Vermont deer season 2026 Open
Deer season in Vermont is open now, last season closes Dec 15, 2026.
Dates only. Bag limits, legal methods, licences and zone boundaries: Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department. Read today.
| Season | Zone | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archery | Statewide | Oct 1, 2026 to Dec 15, 2026 | Open open, closes in 31 days |
| Expanded Archery in designated areas | Statewide | Sep 15, 2026 to Sep 30, 2026 | Closed closed |
| Dec. Muzzleloader | Statewide | Nov 30, 2026 to Dec 13, 2026 | Upcoming opens in 16 days |
| Oct. Muzzleloader Antlerless Deer Season by permit only | Statewide | Oct 29, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 | Closed closed |
| 16-Day Regular Season | Statewide | Nov 14, 2026 to Nov 29, 2026 | Open open, closes in 15 days |
Deer hunting in Vermont runs from Sep 15, 2026 (Expanded Archery in designated areas) to Dec 15, 2026 (Archery) in the 2026 season, and is open now, last season closes Dec 15, 2026.
Statewide seasons: expanded archery in designated areas Sep 15, 2026 to Sep 30, 2026; oct. muzzleloader antlerless deer season by permit only Oct 29, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026; 16-day regular season Nov 14, 2026 to Nov 29, 2026.
Source: Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department, VT F&W Hunting and Trapping Seasons (page). Read today.