Addison County, Vermont · Since 1946

Addison County, Vermont · Since 1946

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  • Buxton’s rifle season report

    Many hunters brought deer to Buxton’s Store in Orwell to be weighed during the successful final two weeks of rifle season, including several trophy bucks.

  • Hunters happy with rifle season

    Hunters happy with rifle season

    After a slow start to Vermont’s 16-day rifle season for deer locally, hunters brought a near-record number of bucks to be weighed at Addison County’s wildlife reporting stations.

  • As deer rifle season opens, results come in low

    As deer rifle season opens, results come in low

    Many hunters were successful locally as Vermont’s 16-day rifle season for deer opened this past weekend — but not as many as in most recent seasons.

  • Many succeed in youth hunt weekend

    Many succeed in youth hunt weekend

    Eighty-eight young and first-time hunters brought deer they’d shot to Addison County’s wildlife reporting stations during Youth Hunting Weekend on Oct. 22-23.

  • Deer hunters urged to wear orange

    Deer hunters urged to wear orange

    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. 

  • Hunters asked to provide deer teeth

    Hunters asked to provide deer teeth

    The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department is asking hunters for help gathering biological data on the state’s deer population.

  • Hunters are urged to wear orange

    The time that deer are most active, during the dawn and dusk hours, are times of especially low visibility.

  • Vermont archery season starts Oct. 1

    Vermont’s 2022 archery deer season begins Saturday, Oct. 1. There are two sessions of the season — Oct. 1-Nov. 11 and again from Nov. 28-Dec. 15.

  • Grouse and woodcock season starts Sept. 24

    A quiet walk down a hidden woods road, bright fall foliage coloring the canopy overhead and the crisp, cool air of an early morning — these are just…

  • Muzzleloader permit winners named

    Deer hunters who applied for a Vermont muzzleloader season antlerless deer permit by the Aug. 3 deadline can now go to the Vermont Fish and Wildlife website (www.vtfishandwildlife.com)…

  • Youth waterfowl hunt set for Sept. 24-25

    This year’s youth waterfowl hunt will take place the weekend of Sept. 24 and 25. Hunters 17 years of age or younger may hunt ducks and geese in…

  • Bear season opens September 1

    The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department says bear hunting season starts in September and reminds hunters about the bear hunting regulations.

  • Controlled waterfowl hunt for juniors starts Oct. 21

    The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department now has information on its website about the 2022 controlled waterfowl hunts at Dead Creek Wildlife Management Area in Addison.

  • Goose-hunting season opens

    Vermont’s resident Canada goose hunting season will be held Sept. 1-Sept. 25 to help control Vermont’s resident Canada goose population prior to the arrival of Canada geese migrating…

  • Hunter education courses offered

    If you or someone you know would like to go hunting this fall but have never taken a hunter education course, this is the time to act: Vermont’s…

  • Vt. migratory bird hunting dates set

    The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department has announced the 2022-2023 migratory game bird hunting season dates and bag limits.