Proposed State Rules

By law, public notice of proposed rules must be given by publication in newspapers of record. The purpose of these notices is to give the public a chance to respond to the proposals. The public notices for administrative rules are now also available online at https://secure.vermont.gov/SOS/rules/ . The law requires an agency to hold a public hearing on a proposed rule, if requested to do so in writing by 25 persons or an association having at least 25 members.

To make special arrangements for individuals with disabilities or special needs please call or write the contact person listed below as soon as possible.

To obtain further information concerning any scheduled hearing(s), obtain copies of proposed rule(s) or submit comments regarding proposed rule(s), please call or write the contact person listed below. You may also submit comments in writing to the Legislative Committee on Administrative Rules, State House, Montpelier, Vermont 05602 (802-828-2231).

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10 V.S.A. App. § 17, Rule governing the importation and possession of cervids from chronic wasting disease endemic areas and captive hunt or farm facilities.

Vermont Proposed Rule: 25P011

AGENCY: Vermont Fish and Wildlife Board

CONCISE SUMMARY: The proposed rule change is a minor amendment amending every reference to “deer and elk” to “cervids.”

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Hannah Smith, Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department, 1 National Life Drive, Davis 2 Montpelier, Vermont 05620-3208 Tel: 802-461-8187 Fax: 802-828-1250 E-Mail: hannah.smith@vermont.gov URL:https://vtfishandwildlife.com/about-us/fish-and-wildlife-board/board-rules.

FOR COPIES: Nick Fortin, Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife, Agency of Natural Resources, 271 North Main Street, Suite 215, Rutland, VT 05701 Tel: 802-786-0040 Fax: 802-828- 1250 Email:nick.fortin@vermont.gov.

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10 V.S.A. App. § 22, Turkey Seasons Rule.

Vermont Proposed Rule: 25P012

AGENCY: Vermont Fish and Wildlife Board

CONCISE SUMMARY: The proposed rule amendments extend the fall archery season to begin on October 1 and extend until the Friday prior to the regular deer season. The rule also makes technical corrections to clarify the type of license required during each turkey season.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Hannah Smith, Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife, Agency of Natural Resources, 1 National Life Drive, Davis 2 Montpelier, Vermont 05620-3208 Tel: 802-461-8187 Fax: 802-828-1250 E-Mail: hannah.smith@vermont.gov URL: https://vtfishandwildlife.com/about-us/fish-and-wildlife-board/board-rules.

FOR COPIES: David Sausville, Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife, Agency of Natural Resources, 111 West Street, Essex Junction, VT 05452 Tel: 802-897-5699 Fax: 802-828-1250 Email: david.sausville@vermont.gov.

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10 V.S.A. App. § 33, Moose Management Rule.

Vermont Proposed Rule: 25P013

AGENCY: Vermont Fish and Wildlife Board

CONCISE SUMMARY: The proposed rule amendments include technical and substantive changes, including updated language related to moose permit allocation through the auction to bring the rule language in compliance with statute, the creation of a Special Opportunity Season concurrent with the current archery season to allow Special Opportunity permit holders to hunt with a gun during this time period, the extension of the regular season from six to nine days, and technical changes for consistency and clarity.

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10 V.S.A. App. § 37 Deer Management Rule.

Vermont Proposed Rule: 25P014

AGENCY: Vermont Fish and Wildlife Board

CONCISE SUMMARY: The proposed rule amendments include substantive changes to the current deer management rule including establishing expanded archery zones, moving youth weekend back to the weekend before the regular season, reinstating the antler point restriction in Wildlife Management Unit (WMU) D1, allowing antlerless permits to be used during the regular season, removing the archery season closure during the regular season, allowing hunters to hold two antlerless permits in different WMUs, and allowing hunters to take a conditional second buck.