Montpelier, VT — April 25, 2025 – According to the VTFW, the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department, hunting and fishing enthusiasts in the state can look forward to another exciting season with the release of the 2025 hunting and fishing seasons calendar. “We are thrilled to announce the 2025 hunting and fishing seasons in Vermont,” said Sarah Jones, Vermont’s Fish and Wildlife Commissioner. “Our team has worked hard to ensure that there are ample opportunities for hunters and anglers to enjoy the great outdoors, while also preserving and protecting our state’s valuable wildlife resources.”
The 2025 hunting season in Vermont will kick off with the annual archery deer season, which runs from September 1st to October 31st. This will be followed by the muzzleloader deer season, which runs from November 1st to November 14th. The regular firearms deer season will take place from November 15th to December 5th, with an additional youth deer hunting day on November 7th.
For those interested in small game hunting, the 2025 season will offer opportunities to hunt rabbits, squirrels, grouse, and pheasants. The rabbit and squirrel seasons will run from September 1st to February 28th, while the grouse season will run from October 1st to November 30th. The pheasant season will be divided into two parts, with the first part running from October 1st to November 30th and the second part running from December 1st to January 31st. For anglers, the 2025 fishing season will offer a variety of opportunities to catch a wide range of species, including trout, salmon, bass, and panfish. The fishing season will run from April 1st to March 31st of the following year, with different regulations and restrictions in place for different species and waterbodies. Anglers are encouraged to consult the 2025 Vermont Fishing Regulations before heading out on the water.
“We are committed to providing a safe and enjoyable experience for all hunters and anglers in Vermont,” said Jones. “We encourage everyone to review the hunting and fishing regulations, and to always practice responsible and ethical hunting and fishing practices.”
The VTFW also encourages hunters and anglers to take advantage of the many resources available on their website, including hunting and fishing regulations, maps and access information, and hunter and angler education programs.
“We are fortunate to have such a rich and diverse wildlife population in Vermont, and we want to ensure that it remains that way for future generations,” said Jones. “By following the regulations and practicing responsible hunting and fishing, we can all do our part to protect and preserve our state’s valuable wildlife resources.”
With the 2025 hunting and fishing seasons just around the corner, now is the perfect time to start planning your outdoor adventures in Vermont. Whether you’re a seasoned hunter or angler, or just getting started, the VTFW has something for everyone. So grab your gear, head out into the great outdoors, and enjoy all that Vermont has to offer.
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