The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department and the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Board will hold public hearings on deer and moose management for 2026 on March 16, 18 and 19.
The hearings will include results of Vermont's 2025 deer seasons and prospects for deer hunting next fall as well as an opportunity for people to provide their observations and opinions about the current status of the deer herd.
The hearings will also include a review of the 2025 moose hunting seasons and an opportunity for the public to provide feedback on the number of moose permits recommended for 2026.
The hearings will open at 6:00 p.m. at these locations:
March 16 – Brattleboro High School, 131 Fairground Rd, Brattleboro, VT 05301
March 18 – St. Johnsbury Academy, 1000 Main St, St Johnsbury, VT 05819
March 19 – St. Albans City Hall, 100 N. Main St, St Albans City, VT 05478
Pre-recorded videos of the moose and deer presentations that will be given at these meetings will be available by going to the "Public Hearings Schedule" on Vermont Fish and Wildlife's home page. The Fish and Wildlife Department's 2026 Moose Season Recommendation is also available on that page.
In addition to the public hearings, anyone can leave a comment on the proposals by emailing ANR.FWPublicComment@vermont.gov. Comments on moose must be received by March 31 and for deer by May 12.