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December 02, 2025
Thoughts On The Out-Of-Doors: Deer Seasons Are Still Open
Vermont’s regular firearms season ended Sunday and the second part of the archery season opened Monday.
Vermont Hunters Gear Up for Archery Season as Firearms Season Closes
Vermont's deer hunters are shifting gears as the regular firearms season came to a close on Sunday, making way for the second phase of the archery season, which kicked off on Monday. This transition marks a significant shift in hunting strategies and opportunities for those seeking to harvest deer in the Green Mountain State.
For weeks, Vermont's woodlands echoed with the sound of rifles and shotguns as hunters took to the woods during the regular firearms season. This season, known for its accessibility and popularity, allowed hunters to utilize a wider range of weaponry to pursue white-tailed deer. Now, with the firearms season concluded, the landscape transforms, and the focus shifts to the more nuanced and challenging archery season.
The archery season offers a different kind of hunting experience, demanding patience, stealth, and a deep understanding of deer behavior. Hunters equipped with bows and arrows must get much closer to their quarry, requiring a higher level of skill and woodsmanship. This season often attracts those who appreciate the challenge of a more intimate and deliberate hunt.
The opening of the second part of the archery season provides a renewed opportunity for hunters who may have missed their chance during the earlier archery period or the firearms season. It also allows those who prefer bowhunting to pursue deer during a different time of year, potentially under different weather conditions and deer movement patterns.
Vermont Fish and Wildlife officials remind hunters to review the regulations specific to the archery season, including permitted hunting areas, legal shooting hours, and reporting requirements. Safe hunting practices are always paramount, and hunters are encouraged to wear blaze orange or pink while moving through the woods, even during archery season, to increase visibility and prevent accidents.
The close of the firearms season and the opening of the second archery season signal the ongoing cycle of hunting opportunities in Vermont, offering a diverse range of experiences for those who enjoy pursuing white-tailed deer in the state's beautiful and challenging landscapes. Hunters are encouraged to take advantage of these opportunities responsibly and ethically, contributing to the sustainable management of Vermont's deer population.
Vermont's deer hunters are shifting gears as the regular firearms season came to a close on Sunday, making way for the second phase of the archery season, which kicked off on Monday. This transition marks a significant shift in hunting strategies and opportunities for those seeking to harvest deer in the Green Mountain State.
For weeks, Vermont's woodlands echoed with the sound of rifles and shotguns as hunters took to the woods during the regular firearms season. This season, known for its accessibility and popularity, allowed hunters to utilize a wider range of weaponry to pursue white-tailed deer. Now, with the firearms season concluded, the landscape transforms, and the focus shifts to the more nuanced and challenging archery season.
The archery season offers a different kind of hunting experience, demanding patience, stealth, and a deep understanding of deer behavior. Hunters equipped with bows and arrows must get much closer to their quarry, requiring a higher level of skill and woodsmanship. This season often attracts those who appreciate the challenge of a more intimate and deliberate hunt.
The opening of the second part of the archery season provides a renewed opportunity for hunters who may have missed their chance during the earlier archery period or the firearms season. It also allows those who prefer bowhunting to pursue deer during a different time of year, potentially under different weather conditions and deer movement patterns.
Vermont Fish and Wildlife officials remind hunters to review the regulations specific to the archery season, including permitted hunting areas, legal shooting hours, and reporting requirements. Safe hunting practices are always paramount, and hunters are encouraged to wear blaze orange or pink while moving through the woods, even during archery season, to increase visibility and prevent accidents.
The close of the firearms season and the opening of the second archery season signal the ongoing cycle of hunting opportunities in Vermont, offering a diverse range of experiences for those who enjoy pursuing white-tailed deer in the state's beautiful and challenging landscapes. Hunters are encouraged to take advantage of these opportunities responsibly and ethically, contributing to the sustainable management of Vermont's deer population.
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