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Hunting
in the
Northeast Kingdom

With over 1.3 million acres of land in the "Northeast Kingdom" and over 90%, being unpopulated there is a great opportunity to bag the "Big One". With much of the land formerly owned by the paper companies, their logging operations over the years have created a great habitat for wildlife. Much of it now owned by a federal, state, conservation organazation, and have a joint agreement to keep much of it open to current use. One can find Moose, Deer, Bear, Rabbit, Quail and other wildlife living were loggers once stripped the land bare (Clear Cutting).

Today, much of the forest has re-grown, many of the logging roads are still in place and the land is open to the public except where posted.

The Northeast Kingdom is not heavily hunted like it once was, due to the cost of travailing this far north and the hunters having no place to stay over the years, the crowds of hunters have dwindled.

Nevertheless, times have been making a change on the Island Pond area and the Northeast Kingdom in general. New motels have been built, hotels have reopened, and many residents have changed their homes into Bed and Breakfast'. Rates are low and the hospitality is nice.

So if your looking to "Bag the big one" or just enjoy a nice hunt without being shoulder to shoulder with other hunters, Island Pond and Northeast Kingdom is the place to be.

Did You Know?
The first Boone and Crocket deer in Vermont was taken in the Northeast Kingdom in 1986.
BIG GAME HUNTING Dates - Season 2008
Moose
Deer (Bow & Arrow Only)
Youth Deer Weekend
Deer (16 day regular season)
Deer (Muzzleloader or Bow & Arrow Only)
Black Bear
Turkey
SMALL GAME HUNTING
Hare, Rabbit
Gray Squirrel
Bobwhite Quail
Ruffed Grouse (Partridge)
Woodcock
Crow
FURBEARER HUNTING
Bobcat
Red & Gray Fox
Raccoon
Muskrat
Coyote
FURBEARER TRAPPING
Mink
Skunk
Red & Gray Fox
Raccoon
Coyote
Otter
Muskrat
Fisher
Bobcat
Beaver
Marten
*These are general season dates. Read the Guide to Hunting, Fishing & Trapping Laws for more information and exceptions.