Hunting in Vermont: Top Spots for Hunting in the Green Mountain State

When deciding where to go hunting in Vermont, many enthusiasts point to the Northeast Kingdom as the best hunting in the state. The area's more than 250,000 acres are home to black bear, moose, wild turkey, waterfowl, deer and other species on a mix of public and private properties.

Here are three places to consider for hunting outings in Vermont.

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1. Nulhegan Basin Division
This breathtaking area is considered the most remote area of the Green Mountain State. The nearest towns include Brunswick, Ferdinand, Bloomfield and Lewis, and the area is open to the public for hunting and fishing. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service notes that the most popular game to hunt in this area are ruffled grouse, snowshoe hare, deer and moose. Grouse, rabbit and hare seasons begin in late September, while deer rifle season kicks off in mid-November.

Hunters hoping to nab a moose can try during archery season, which begins in early October, or during regular moose season, which begins in mid-October. The FWS describes the area as “more than 26,000 acres of conifer and deciduous forest interspersed with forested wetlands, peatlands and shrub swamps."

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2. Bill Sladyk Wildlife Management Area
Located in Essex County, this area is about 10,000 acres and sits against the Canadian border. This area is known for its black bears year-round thanks to plenty of suitable dens and vegetation. Moose also are found here in strong numbers thanks to the wetland complexes found in the area. Deer and hare also find suitable habitats in the area, according to the Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife.

3. Groton State Forest
This area is known for being a good spot for hunting such game as wild turkey, moose, deer and bear, according to the Groton, Vermont, website. Plenty of birds and furbearing animals also enjoy this forest, and hunting licenses can be purchases at the Ricker Pond State Park entrance. Several ponds and lakes also make this a great area for fishing.

This article is for information only. Please check current regulations before hunting.

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