Archery License

Vermont Archery
License 2026

Complete guide to archery hunting in Vermont - stamp and license requirements, crossbow rules, draw weight and broadhead specifications, and archery deer and elk season dates. Vermont offers an archery deer season running from early October through mid-November and a late season in December. Crossbows are legal for hunters 66+ and those with disabilities during archery season. No separate archery stamp required.

Crossbow Allowed Min. Draw Weight: 35 lbs

2026 Archery License Quick Facts Verified 2026

Resident Fee

$28.00

License fee

Nonresident Fee

$102.00

NR license fee

Min. Draw Weight

35 lbs

Minimum for legal archery hunting

Crossbow

Allowed

Crossbows permitted for hunters age 66+ and those with qualifying physical disabilities during the archery season. All others must use conventional archery equipment.

License & Stamp Details

Vermont Archery License Requirements

Review all archery license and stamp requirements before your hunt. Regulations change annually.

Requirement	Details
Archery Stamp Required	No - included with hunting license
Resident License Fee	$28.00
Nonresident License Fee	$102.00
Standalone Archery License	Requires base hunting license
Sunday Hunting	Allowed

Equipment Rules

Vermont Archery Equipment Specifications

Legal archery equipment requirements in Vermont. Using non-compliant equipment during archery season can result in citation and license revocation.

Draw Weight

35 lbs min.

Minimum draw weight required for big game archery hunting in Vermont.

Arrow Length

No minimum arrow length specified. Standard hunting arrows (26"–32") are typical.

Broadhead Requirement

Broadheads are required for big game hunting. Both fixed-blade and mechanical broadheads are generally accepted.

Other Equipment Rules

Lighted nocks: Allowed
Rangefinder: Allowed
Minimum 35 lb draw weight. Broadheads required. Crossbow use restricted by age/disability.

Crossbow Regulations

Vermont Crossbow Rules for Archery Season

Crossbows are permitted during archery season in Vermont. Crossbows permitted for hunters age 66+ and those with qualifying physical disabilities during the archery season. All others must use conventional archery equipment.

Separate crossbow permit required

Season Dates

Vermont Archery Season Dates

Approximate archery season dates for 2026. Season dates may vary by zone or wildlife management unit - always confirm with Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department.

Archery Deer Season

Oct 1

Through Nov 12

Important Notes

Vermont-Specific Archery Rules

Vermont has a relatively short archery season. The Northeast Kingdom and Green Mountains offer picturesque bowhunting in hardwood forests. Deer densities have increased in recent years particularly in agricultural valleys.

Source: Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department (vtfishandwildlife.com). Requirements verified 2026. Always confirm current license fees, equipment specs, and season dates directly with the agency before hunting.

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