In Southern Vermont, you can’t go far without seeing evidence of the state’s constitutional right to hunt. As you meander down one of our many dirt roads, one thing you’ll probably notice is a surprising number of “private property” signs stapled to the trees.
This is because in Vermont, it’s a constitutional right to hunt on any private property that is not “posted.” Of course, this leads to some controversy … and putting up all those signs can take a lot of effort!
We think of hunting as a fall activity, but in Vermont there are seasons throughout the year.
What does spring hunting look like in Vermont? Well, you just missed the spring crow hunting season, which runs Fridays – Mondays from January to early April. (That’s right: no crow hunting Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays.) Youth and Novice turkey hunting weekend is coming up at the end of the month, and there are a few days left of muskrat hunting.
And, of course, fishing season is gearing up.
While the number of licenses purchased each year has been declining since the late 80s, getting out in nature in all kinds of ways is a huge part of Vermont’s culture, and hunting has long been a big part of that.
Whether you hunt or fish, ride ATVs or mountain bikes, enjoy a good woodsy stroll, or just appreciate the outdoors from a respectful distance, you’ll find an abundance of opportunities in Southern Vermont!
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