Vermont Deer Population and Management Archive - Vermont
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Annual Reported Deer Kill from Hunting
1897: 103
1898: 131
1899 90
1900 123
1901 211
1902 403
1903 753
1904 541
1905 497
1906 634
1907: 991
1908 2,208
1909: 4,597
1917: 2,622
1927: 869
1937; 2,446
1947: 5.635
1957: 11,425
1967: 22,876
1977: 12.122
1978: 8,775
1979: 16.523
1980: 25,932
1981: 20,246
1982: 9,946
1983: 6,630
1984: 13,048
1985: 13,877
1986: 12,753
1987: 9,004
1988: 7.078
1989: 9,232
1990: 8,983
1991: 11,584
1992: 14,460
1993: 13,333
1994: 12,903
1995: 18,116
1996: 18,622
1997: 19,836
1998: 20,068
1999: 19,783
2000: 20,498
2001: 15,065
2002: 16,632
2003: 14,528
2004: 11,925
2005: 8,546
2006: 12,682
2007: 14,516
2008: 17,038
2009: 15,237
2010: 15,523
2011: 12,132
2012: 13,757
2013: 14,107
2014: 13,590
2015: 12,742
2016: 16,220
2017: 15,984
2018: 19,011
2019: 16,550
2020: 18,991
2021: 15,858
2022: 17,461
2020 - 2030 Deer Management Plan
A List of Articles in the Archive
..........2021
Vermont 2020 to 2030 Deer Management and Elk Deer Management Plans February 2020
VTF&W to Hold Electronic Deer Hearings May 11 and 13 April 29, 2021 Vermont
.........2020
Deer final breaks record in 2020 December 23, 2020 Vermont
Keeping track of Vermont's deer population February 17, 2020
State seeks to save moose from ticks by increasing hunting February 23, 2020 Vermont,
........2019
Hunters took 18845 deer during 2018 January 3, 2019 Vermont
State proposes overhaul of deer hunting rules March 11, 2019 Vermont
Sweeping changes in deer hunting proposed by F&W Board March 1, 2019 Vermont
.......2018
Montpelier’s Deer Debate August 19, 2018 Vermont,
Tips and tricks on where to find the biggest, coolest animals in Vermont August 3, 2018 Vermont
Vermont's herd is not the biggest it's ever been September 25, 2018
......2017
2017 New England Deer Forecast September 15, 2017 Vermont
Antlerless Deer Proposal Voted on by F&W Board April 27, 2017 Vermont
Area hunters bag a record number of deer in 2017 December 14, 2017 Vermont,
Deer hearing sees small, quiet turnout May 20, 2017 Vermont,
Deer History November 11, 2017 Vermont
Mountain lion debate just won't go away October 15, 2017 Vermont
Public Hearings Set for Deer, Moose February 28, 2017 Vermont
What the Elk? Cervids Escape From Derby Enclosure June 28, 2017 Vermont,
.....2016
2015 White-tailed Deer Report [PDF] March 16, 2016 Vermont,
Antlerless Deer Proposal Voted by F&W Board April 22, 2016 Vermont
Coyote Genome February 26, 2016 Vermont
Lack of response hurts wildlife management February 14, 2016 Vermont
Taking aim at Vermont predators January 10, 2016
Vermont 2015 deer harvest reflects stable buck population January 8, 2016
Vermont deer kill down in 2015 January 7, 2016
We need a deer hunting pause March 30, 2016 Vermont,
....2015
Addison County, Deer season was the best since 2002 December 3, 2015 Vermont,
An okay season for deer hunters January 18, 2015 Vermont,
Can Bennington be an outdoor mecca? May 13, 2015 Vermont,
Changes on the way to Vermont deer hunting season May 6, 2015 Vermont,
Deadline nears for homeowners to seek wildlife grants November 14, 2015 Vermont,
Deer meetings to be held without deer biologist March 7, 2015 Vermont
Derby native Fortin tabbed as deer project leader August 8, 2015 Vermont
Fewer Hunters Means Fewer Dollars For Conservation November 4, 2015 Vermont
For deer herd data, states count on hunters January 31, 2015 Vermont
Maine, Vermont scale back on deer hunting permits as rough winter shrinks herd October 3, 2015 Maine
Muzzleloader Antlerless Deer Permit Applications Available May 28, 2015 Vermont
New Deer Hunting Regulations Effective in 2016 July 9, 2015 Vermont
New England Deer Forecast October 21, 2015 Vermont
New research to help keep Vermont wildlife off the roads September 14, 2015
Northern New England states can provide good venues for hunting April 23, 2015 Vermont
November buck kill increases despite harsh winters December 19, 2015 Vermont
November buck kill increases despite harsh winters December 19, 2015 Vermont
Protecting Vermont's wildlife habitat June 1, 2015
State says coywolves are no myth November 8, 2015 Vermont,
Vermont cutting in half antlerless deer hunting permits April 26, 2015
Vermont eyes deer urine ban, expand crossbow use February 25, 2015
Vermont Fish & Wildlife Board votes to ban natural deer urine lures April 29, 2015
Vermont Moves Closer To a Ban On Deer Urine May 22, 2015
Vermont mulls pulling back crossbow restrictions for deer January 31, 2015 Vermont
Vermont ranked third worst state for deer hunting August 1, 2015
Vermont Wardens Police the Wilderness October 28, 2015
Vermont's Rifle Deer Season Starts Saturday, Nov. 14 November 10, 2015
Vt. Fish & Wildlife Board to consider hunting changes January 5, 2015 Vermont
Vt. Fish and Wildlife Board proposes fewer moose permits March 24, 2015 Vermont
Vt. shuts down ‘canned hunt’ facility February 22, 2015 Vermont,
White-tailed Deer Harvest Report for 2014 [PDF] March 20, 2015 Vermont
...2014
Antlerless Deer Proposal Voted by F&W Board April 25, 2014
Baiting Debate Heats Up With Fall Deer Seasons October 7, 2014 Vermont
Crossbows and spikehorns may be in store for deer hunters October 25, 2014 Vermong
Deer hearing draws sparse crowd May 10, 2014 Vermont
Deer hunters did well in 2013 January 18, 2014 Vermont,
Deer Hunting Results Reflect Stable, Healthy Population January 15, 2014 Vermont
Deer management review grinds on September 21, 2014 Vermont
Deer Management Review Plan Explained April 12, 2014 Vermont
Deer season is here September 13, 2014 Vermont,
For Vermont's largest mammal, the moose, some tiny, terrible problems November 9, 2014
Hunters anticipate start of Vermont's archery deer season Oct. 4 October 1, 2014
Hunters in Vermont Took More than 14,000 Deer March 21, 2014 Vermont
Kick Off Rifle Deer Hunting Season Safely November 14, 2014 Vermont
Locavore movement takes to deer hunting across U.S. November 23, 2014 Vermont
Man accused of taking deer illegally, lying to wardens February 3, 2014 Vermont
Mild Winters Credited for Twin State Deer Hunting Success January 18, 104 Vermont
Moose in Vermont Recovering from Tick Infestation November 3, 2014
People discuss possible drone hunting ban October 22, 2014 Vermont
Record deer case ends in $400 fine May 16, 2014 Vermont
State Considers Key Changes To Deer Season June 28, 2014 Vermont,
Survey says: Deer Hunters support status quo May 31, 2014 Vermont
That long, brutal winter January 5, 2014 Vermont
Vermont's rifle deer season starts Saturday, Nov. 15 October 30, 2014
Vermont’s wildlife responds to delayed spring March 28, 2014
VT Fish & Wildlife Board Approves Antlerless Deer Hunting Proposals April 26, 2014 Vermont
Vt. 2013 deer hunting results show healthy herd January 15, 2014 Vermont
Vt. deer hunting results reflect stable, healthy population January 26, 2014 Vermont
Wild deer mean safer herds for Vermont November 9, 2014 Vermont
..2013
A deer management strategy based on sound science and public input August 7, 2013, Vermont
A very good year for the outdoors, Vermont Fish and Wildlife Gets More Funding May 19, 2013 Vermont
Antler rule points to buck survival issue July 13, 2013 Vermont,
Deer Hearings Set for Late March March 12, 2013 Vermont
Deer Season starts November 14, 2013 Vermont
G&F Vermont Deer Outlook October, 2013
Hunters set sights on Vt. deer issues March 29, 2013 Vermont
Hunters spend $292 million in Vermont November 8, 2013
Hunters to review deer regulations, antler restrictions March 4, 2013 Vermont
Local waters, and fishing, heating up, deer population April 27, 2013 Vermont
More antlerless deer permits available this season July 12, 2013 Vermont
No stampede to deer control program October 26, 2013 Vermont
Public Events Announced for New Comprehensive Deer Management Plan January 16, 2013 Vermont
State still seeking public input on deer management September 2, 2013 Vermont
Two one-in-a-million deer, deer life span December 21, 2013 Vermont
Vermont Deer Herd November 14, 2013
Vermont deer season yields 13% increase in 2012, credits mild winter March 26, 2013
Vermont Fish & Wildlife reports hunters harvested 13,850 white-tailed deer in 2012 January 14, 2013
Vermont Herd, Late season a boon to hunters' harvest? November 9, 2013 Vermont
Vermont is offering several deer hunting Ocrober 3, 2013
Vermont's comprehensive deer management review plan. - March 29, 2013
Wanted: Deer survey volunteers February 23, 2013 Vermont
.2012
2011 deer season harvest down from last year February 12, 2012 Vermont
Amount of posted land increasing in Vermont November 5, 2012
Between oak and beech [reduced deer food] February 9, 2012 Vermont
Deer Herd Status September 30, 2012 Vermont
Governor's budget increase a step in the right direction January 15, 2012 Vermont
Initial reports: Deer harvest up December 13, 2012 Vermont
New year brings new seasons, good results December 30, 2012 Vermont
Survival of the Fittest, Coyote March 5, 2012 Vermont
The numbers are good January 1, 2012 Vermont
The Rut in Vermont November 16, 2012
Vermont Deer Biologist Optimistic for Hunting Seasons September 27, 2012
Vermont Deer Herd October 6, 2012 North Adams
Vermont Fish and Wildlife proposes increase in 'doe permits' April 30, 2012
Vermont Land Trust on a mission to save Vermont's backcountry September 9, 2012
Vermont's 2011 Deer Season Report Available for Download March 21, 2012
Vt. officials to lay out environmental successes, challenges April 24, 2012 Vermont
Web service aims to connect hunters and landowners October 9, 2012 Vermont
2011
Advisory group is weighing options for 'deer damage' December 26, 2011 Vermont
Are Vermont hunters an endangered species? | A Mindful Carnivore September 16, 2011
Are Vermont's Deer Losing Their Antlers? November 22, 2011
As Vermont mourns mammal's death, questions swirl October 15, 2011
Biologists expect light deer season November 10, 2011 Vermont
Deer hard to come by in 2011 December 20, 2011 Vermont
F&W chief gives deer management overview June 24, 2011 Vermont
Federal survey says hunters spend $189 million annually in Vermont October 19, 2011
Forest study advances, deer habitat October 4, 2012 Vermont
Future of Vermont elk hunting park unclear September 28, 2011 Vermont
Lowell Wind Project: Will Young November 19, 2011 Vermont
Managing Vermont's wildlife June 17, 2011
Rumors of wild deer kill at Irasburg elk-hunting park dispelled August 24, 2011
The policy and politics behind Pete the Moose October 17, 2011
This may turn out to be the hunting season to forget November 13, 2011 Vermont
Tough winter prompts Vermont to reduce antlerless deer permits June, 2011
Understanding those deer sex ratios November 13, 2011 Vermont
Validity of hunter surveys for daily effort and deer sightings in Vermont November 21, 2011 Wildlife Society Bulletin
Vermont deer season numbers March 21, 2011 Vermont
Vermont: Five men charged with mass poaching attempt November 26, 2011
Why hunting and fishing are giving way to Wi-Fi and channel surfing December 22, 2011 Vermont