Vermont is home to the Green Mountain range, an iconic formation that provides not only hunting and angling opportunities, but also numerous outdoor recreation pursuits. With 78% of its area covered in forests and the iconic Lake Champlain, Vermont offers phenomenal sporting activities and natural beauty. Becoming the 14th state in the Union in 1791, Vermont’s history is deeply interwoven with the Revolutionary war. Today, the Green Mountain State is one of the largest maple producers in the nation. Certain species sportsmen may pursue include white-tailed deer, black bear, moose, wild turkey, ruffed grouse, woodcock, waterfowl, and snowshoe hare.
For more information on the elected officials protecting and promoting the sportsmen’s traditions in Vermont, please contact:
Vermont State Caucus Fact Sheet
Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus
Senator
Bernard Sanders
Representative
Peter Welch
Vermont Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus Member
Governor
Phil Scott
Vermont Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Leadership
Vice President: Senator
Patrick Brennan
Senator
Terry Williams
Senator
Irene Wrenner
Representative
Gina Galfetti
Representative
Mark Higley
News Alerts
Jun 17 2024
Hunting with Suppressors Permanently Authorized in the Green Mountain State
Why It Matters: On June 6, 2024, Governor’s Sportsmen’s Caucus (GSC) Member, Governor Phil...
May 13 2024
Science-Based Fish and Wildlife Management Protected in Vermont, For Now
Why It Matters: Introduced on January 12, 2024, Vermont Senate Bill 258 (S. 258)...
Apr 01 2024
ACTION ALERT - Proposed Fish and Wildlife Board Changes Threaten Hunting, Fishing, and Trapping in Vermont
Why It Matters: Introduced on January 12, 2024, Vermont Senate Bill 258 (S. 258)...
Jan 29 2024
Proposed Fish and Wildlife Board Changes Threaten the Future of Hunting, Fishing, and Trapping in Vermont
Why It Matters: Introduced on January 12, 2024, Vermont Senate Bill 258 (S 258)...
Oct 02 2023
Sportsmen and Women Recognized by New England Governors as America’s True Conservationists
Why It Matters: On September 23, 2023, the sporting community celebrated National Hunting and...
May 30 2023
Righting Several Wrongs – CSF Submits Letter to FWS Relative to Silvio O. Conte Hunting/Fishing Plan
Why It Matters: In July 2021, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) submitted a letter...
Feb 27 2023
Proposed New England Trapping Restrictions
Why It Matters: Trapping is unique in that it can be used for predator...
Jan 30 2023
Proposed Firearms Restrictions in VT: A Closer Look
Why It Matters: Sportsmen and women, including recreational shooters, have a crucial role as...
Nov 07 2022
Furbearer Trapping: An Important Sporting Pursuit and Wildlife Management Tool
Why It Matters: Trapping is unique in that it is used in many facets...
Sep 06 2022
CSF and Vermont Sportsmen’s Caucus Weigh-In on Timber Harvest Project
Contact: Joe Bachar, New England States Coordinator Why It Matters: CSF has a tenured...
Aug 22 2022
Range Day: CSF Welcomes Legislators, Partners, and State Fish and Wildlife Agency Personnel to Sig Sauer Academy for Suppressor Demonstration
Contact: Joe Bachar, Coordinator, Northeastern States Why It Matters: Firearm suppressors increase safety for...
May 16 2022
Vermont Caucus Co-Chair Leads Charge in Fighting for Suppressor Use While Hunting
Contact: Joe Mullin, Manager, Northeastern StatesWhy it Matters: Firearm suppressors are often referred to...
Feb 28 2022
Vermont Committee Schedules Last-Minute Hearing and Introduces New Version of Coyote Bill
Contact: Joe Mullin, Assistant Manager, Northeastern StatesWhy it Matters: Without question, fish and wildlife...
Feb 14 2022
Strong Representation by Vermont’s Sporting Community During Committee Hearing
Contact: Joe Mullin, Assistant Manager, Northeastern StatesWhy it Matters: State fish and wildlife agency...
Feb 07 2022
Vermont’s Sporting Traditions are at Stake This Thursday
Contact: Joe Mullin, Assistant Manager, Northeastern StatesWhy it Matters: State fish and wildlife agency...
Nov 01 2021
Green Mountain State Bids Farewell to Commissioner Porter, Welcomes Incoming Commissioner Herrick
Contact: Joe Mullin, Assistant Manager, Northeastern StatesHighlightsWhy it Matters: State fish and wildlife agencies...
Nov 16 2020
Online Reporting of Deer Authorized and Deer Camp Discouraged in Vermont
Contact: Brent Miller, Senior Director, Northeastern States, and States Program AdministratorOn November 11, the...
Oct 19 2020
Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department Votes in Unanimous Support of Electronic Reporting of Big Game
Contact: Brent Miller, Senior Director, Northeastern States and States Program AdministratorOn October 7, the...
Aug 17 2020
Vermont Bowhunter Education Course Goes Virtual
Contact: Brent Miller, Senior Director, Northeastern States and States Program AdministratorOn August 11, the...
Jul 27 2020
Vermont Proposes 2020-2030 Big Game Management Plan
Contact: Brent Miller, Senior Director, Northeastern States and States Program AdministratorThe Vermont Fish and Wildlife...
Mar 09 2020
Vermont: ACTION ALERT – Fish and Wildlife Omnibus Bill Sponsored by Caucus Co-Chair Hijacked by Anti-Hunting Interests
Contact: Brent Miller, Senior Director, Northeastern States & States Program AdministratorOn Wednesday, March 11,...
Feb 18 2020
Vermont: Caucus Co-Chairs Featured as Guest Speakers at Legislative Mixer
Contact: Brent Miller, Senior Director, Northeastern States and States Program AdministratorOn February 11, all...
Oct 28 2019
Vermont: GSC Member Governor Phil Scott Recognizes Economic Importance of Hunting and Fishing
Contact: Brent Miller, Senior Director, Northeastern StatesOn October 24, Governor Phil Scott, a member...
Oct 28 2019
Vermont: Fish and Wildlife Department to Host Informational Meeting on Coyotes
Contact: Brent Miller, Senior Director, Northeastern StatesSimilar to other state-led efforts in New England, Vermont’s...
Jun 17 2019
Vermont: Governor Scott Vetoes Bill to Establish Waiting Period on Handgun Sales
Contact: Brent Miller, Senior Director, Northeastern StatesOn June 10, Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus Member Governor...
Apr 08 2019
Vermont: Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Hosts Annual Mixer
By Brent Miller, Senior Director of Northeastern StatesOn April 4, the bipartisan and bicameral Vermont...
Apr 20 2018
Vermont: CSF Sponsors Director’s Event at Northeast Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies
By Brent Miller, Senior Director of Northeastern StatesOn April 15, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation...
Mar 01 2018
Vermont: House Committee Holds Hearing on Suppressor Bill, Followed by Demo
By Brent Miller, Senior Director, Northeastern StatesOn February 20, the Vermont House Committee on...
Feb 23 2017
Vermont: Governor Scott Joins Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus
On February 21, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) welcomed Governor Phil Scott as the...
Feb 23 2017
Vermont: Sportsmen’s Caucus Annual Reception a Resounding Success
On February 16, over 120 attendees gathered at the Vermont State House to celebrate...
Jun 16 2016
Vermont: Suppressor Ownership Sunset Provision Repealed
On May 28, House Bill 570 was signed into law by Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus...
Mar 24 2016
Vermont: Sportsmen’s Caucus Reception and Shoot
On March 10, the Vermont Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus (Caucus) hosted its annual Caucus Reception...
Jul 09 2015
Vermont Sportsmen’s Caucus Co-Chair and CSF Staff Honored at Suppressor Celebration
On July 2, the first day firearm suppressors became legal in Vermont in over...
Jun 25 2015
Vermont Governor Signs Firearms Suppressor Bill
On June 17, Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin, Vice-Chair of the Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus, signed...
Apr 02 2015
Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus Selects New Leadership and Gains New Members
This year, the Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus (GSC), the only organized pro-sportsmen group of governors...
Apr 02 2015
Vermont Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Reception
On March 26, the Vermont Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus held its Annual Sportsmen’s Caucus Reception...
Jan 24 2014
Vermont: Sportsmen’s Caucus Reception A Resounding Success
On Tuesday, January 21, the Vermont Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus held its annual Sportsmen’s Caucus...
Jun 26 2013
Vermont Sportsmen’s Act of 2013 Signed into Law
On Friday, June 14, Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus member Governor Peter Shumlin signed into law...
Feb 14 2013
Vermont & New Hampshire – Support: Interstate Wildlife Violators Compact
Despite the strong tradition of ethics that the vast majority of hunter and anglers...
Latest policy updates
Many sportsmen and women depend on federal lands managed by agencies such...
Concerned about the uncertainty that 30x30 policies may pose for hunting and...
Properly managed wildlife habitat is essential for supporting sustainable and healthy wildlife...
Established with the dedicated purpose of protecting and conserving wildlife, game commissions...
A number of states restrict the ability of archers to carry a...
Predator hunting and hunting tournaments, often referred to as “contests,” are time-honored...
Though hunting, fishing, and harvesting wildlife (including by trapping) have long been...
A standard capacity magazine generally means any detachable ammunition feeding device that...
Several states have passed legislation that allows non-resident, full-time college students to...
Recreational fishing is widely accepted as a wholesome and non-controversial lifetime outdoor...
The vast majority of states throughout the nation offer an online component...
Reports and Data
Jan 01 2022
Vermont: American System of Conservation Funding Fact Sheet
Vermont: American System of Conservation Funding Fact Sheet
Jan 01 2013
2013 Sportsmen's Economic Impact Report - Vermont
2013 Sportsmen’s Economic Impact Report - Vermont
Jan 01 2007
2006 Economic Impact Report — Vermont
Annual spending by Vermont sportsmen and women is more than twice the combined cash...
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