According to police reports, Vermont wildlife officials have indicated that hunters experienced a productive deer season in 2017. A total of 15,949 deer were reported harvested, marking the third-highest total since 2002. The figures include 3,585 deer taken during archery season, 1,461 during youth season, 7,272 in rifle season, and 3,631 during muzzleloader season.
According to the report, the legal buck harvest showed an 8 percent increase compared to the average over the previous three years. This increase is attributed to the mild winters of 2016 and 2017, which allowed a greater number of deer to survive through the seasons.
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Last modified: October 27, 2025
