Vermont’s muzzleloader season antlerless-deer permit applications are now available online at Vermont Fish and Wildlife website and from license agents. A link to the information and online applications is on the home page.
The F&W board met on May 18 and set antlerless deer permit numbers for the fall deer hunting seasons.
Hunting for antlerless deer will be allowed statewide during the archery season. One deer of either sex will be allowed during the October 22–23 youth and novice weekend hunt.
The muzzleloader seasons on October 27–30 and December 3–11 will have antlerless permits available for 19 of Vermont’s 21 wildlife management units.
Landowners who post their land may not apply for a landowner priority muzzleloader antlerless deer permit. They are eligible to apply in the regular lottery for an antlerless deer permit.
“In recent years, the department has successfully reduced deer numbers in many parts of Vermont to bring populations into balance with their habitat,” said Nick Fortin, deer and moose project leader for the F&W.
Deer populations in five wildlife management units, remain above their respective population objectives. The deadline to apply for your permit is August 3.