VERMONT – An antlerless deer permit is required to take an antlerless deer during the regular season, October muzzleloader season or December muzzleloader season. Each permit allows the holder to take one antlerless deer, in the Wildlife Management Unit (WMU) listed on the permit, during any of those seasons.
courtesy Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department
The number of antlerless deer permits available in each WMU changes each year based on the status of the deer population in that area and deer management goals. Harvesting an appropriate number of antlerless deer is critical to maintaining a healthy deer herd. A healthy deer herd benefits Vermont’s deer, the habitats that support them and Vermont hunters.
Hunters must apply online for an antlerless deer permit through the online license sales system as if they were purchasing a license or a tag using their Conservation ID number (CID#).
Landowners who do not have a Conservation ID number will need to create a profile through the online license sales system to apply for a landowner application even if they do not intend to purchase a hunting license. Landowners who post their land may not apply for a muzzleloader landowner priority antlerless deer permit.
Permanent and lifetime license holders will apply through the online license system as well.
Apply by July 22 at vtfishandwildlife.com/antlerless-deer-lottery. Permit winners will be drawn in September and will be posted there.
For more information call (802) 828-1190 or email [email protected].
