Hunting Guides and Regulations in Vermont

The tradition of hunting in Vermont goes back to before the state was founded. Vermont was the first state to protects its citizens’ right to hunt. Primarily a rural state with a mix of farmland and forests, it is home to a wide variety of game. Guide services are available throughout the state.

Guides and Services for Upland Game Bird and Waterfowl Hunting. Photo by Frontier Waterfowl Guide Service.

Big Game Hunting Information for White-Tailed Deer, Black Bear, Moose and Wild Turkey. Moose Photo by Sandy Macy

Duck Hunting by Sandy Macy.

Hunting Guides

VT. Hunting Regulations

Purchase your License

3rd Alarm Charters & Guide Service
Fall offers a unique opportunity with our guide service as we offer “ Cast & Blast” packages. Enjoy the fall splendor with both a shotgun & fishing rod during the month of October. These packages can be either mornings spent after waterfowl or upland birds with afternoons spent casting for bass & pike on the many bodies of water in the Rutland & Addison county areas.

Cast and Blast

Fish Hounds Outdoors
We offer fully customizable morning and afternoon guided waterfowl hunts as well as a cast and blast message us for details. We also offer fully outfitted and guided 1-4 shooters 4 hr bow fishing trips day or night from the front of our 20' Sea Aark equipped with hydro glows lighting up the water.

Guided Waterfowl Hunts

Frontier Waterfowl Guide Service
Located in Chazy, NY along the shores of Lake Champlain, just a few miles from Quebec, Canada. With over 35 years of waterfowl experience , Capt. Matt Martin brings you some of the best Snow goose, Canada goose and duck hunting the Northeast has to offer.

Goose and Duck Hunts

Pickett Hill Guide Service
We pride ourselves for our methods of teaching casting, wing shooting, siting and firing firearms and archery methods. Fly fishing is the mainstay from June-August, then Bear, Turkey, Moose, and Deer hunting fills our Fall schedule. Bennington, VT.

Bear, Deer, Turkey

RPM Outdoors
We are a guide service specializing in all things hunting and fishing in Massachusetts, Vermont and New Hampshire. From goose to moose and brook trout to bluefin tuna, we are your resource to ensure success in the pursuit of fish and wildlife here in northern New England.

Goose to Moose

Whitetail Strategies Guide Service
offers many fully guided hunting trips, including Archery Whitetail Deer Hunting, Firearm Whitetail Deer Hunting, Guided Moose Hunts For Moose Lottery Winners, Vermont Eastern Turkey Hunts Both Spring & Fall and Guided Rabbit Hunts With Beagles. Benson, VT.

Nice Buck

Wild Rivers Outfitters
Waterfowl hunting on Northern Lake Champlain in Vermont and New York is at its best on the fringes of the Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge. This 6600 acre refuge is a resting and feeding area for many waterfowl species during fall migration. 25,000 ducks share this area with lots of Canada and snow geese.
Upland Grouse and Woodcock hunts are also available. Ask about our Spring Bow Fishing for Pickerel and Pike. Richford, VT

Ducks and Geese, Upland Grouse and Woodcock Hunts

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From the northern forest to the local food shelf, Vermont hunters helping neighbors in need.

Featured Lodging for Hunters

Abbott's Glen Inn and Campground
For Deer Season in Southern Vermont
Halifax, VT

Jackson’s Lodge and Log Cabins
Northern Vermont
Canaan, VT

Quimby Country
Northeast Kingdom
Averill, VT

Serene Country Cabins
Northern Vermont
Hyde Park, VT.

The Woods Lodge
Central Vermont
Northfield, VT

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Jackson’s Lodge and Log Cabin Village is a destination of going-back-in-time to a Vermont lakeside resort built in the 1920s.

Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department

Since 1976 R&L Archery has delivered the best outdoor products with the best service. Whether it's hunting, fishing, kayaking or camping we have what you need for a good day outdoors.

Find everything you need for the outdoors, including fishing gear, archery equipment, firearms, and outdoor clothing at Vermont Field Sports.

Rack N' Reel is a store specializing in sporting goods, archery, guns, ammunition, outdoors, work and technical apparel, camping, kayaking and other outdoor ventures.

Yankee Sportsman's Classic In January, come Celebrate with over 175 exhibitors Outfitters, Hunting and Fishing Supplies Boats, RV’s, ATVs, Snowmobiles and much more!

Important Hunting Safety Tips

1. Always treat every firearm as if it were loaded.

2. Always control the muzzle of your firearm.

3. Always be sure of your target and what is beyond it.

4. Always keep you finger off the trigger of your firearm until you are ready to fire it.

PLEASE  Wear Hunter Orange!