MONTPELIER, Vt. — The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department and Vermont Fish and Wildlife Board will hold one more public hearing on May 8 to get input on the Fish and Wildlife Department’s 2025 Antlerless Harvest Recommendation, as well as proposed changes to white-tailed deer, moose and turkey hunting regulations and the rules for transporting wild game meat from out of state. A hearing already happened on May 6 for this same topic.
The hearing is scheduled to start at 6:30 p.m. at Springfield High School, 303 South St., Springfield, VT 05156.
The department’s 2025 Antlerless Harvest Recommendation is available on Vermont Fish and Wildlife’s website.
In addition to the public hearings, anyone can leave a comment on the proposals by emailing [email protected]. Comments on the 2025 Antlerless Harvest and Youth/Novice Recommendation must be received by May 16. Comments on the proposed changes to deer, moose and turkey regulations for 2026 must be received by May 25.
Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities are available upon request. Include a description of the accommodation you will need. Individuals making such requests must include their contact information. Please send an email to [email protected] or call 802-793-8777 (voice), 1-800-253-0191 (TTY).
