Lake Champlain proposed Duck season dates
- Thread starter Kevin B
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Steve Sanford
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Good morning, Kevin~
I have heard much later dates from a friend who attended the Whitehall meeting. The suspense continues....
All the best,
SJS
I have heard much later dates from a friend who attended the Whitehall meeting. The suspense continues....
All the best,
SJS
Good morning Steve,
Yes ,I had heard the same thing. The expressed opinion of most hunters was a later spit was preferable. Apparently Vermont Fish & Wildlife didn't agree. Long term climate data for the fall still shows a higher probability of a warmer Oct/Nov/Dec.
These are the dates I was given by our Regional Biologist who got them from VF&W.
The SE zone proposed dates for Ny ; 10/1-10/10 -11/12 -12/31. I was expecting to see something more in line with these dates for Lake Champlain .
Yes ,I had heard the same thing. The expressed opinion of most hunters was a later spit was preferable. Apparently Vermont Fish & Wildlife didn't agree. Long term climate data for the fall still shows a higher probability of a warmer Oct/Nov/Dec.
These are the dates I was given by our Regional Biologist who got them from VF&W.
The SE zone proposed dates for Ny ; 10/1-10/10 -11/12 -12/31. I was expecting to see something more in line with these dates for Lake Champlain .
Steve Sanford
Well-known member
Kevin~
I also heard the Champlain first half would begin on the 12th.
Closer to home, the proposed SE Zone first half opener - a week earlier than we have ever seen it - has us truly perplexed!
All the best,
SJS
I also heard the Champlain first half would begin on the 12th.
Closer to home, the proposed SE Zone first half opener - a week earlier than we have ever seen it - has us truly perplexed!
All the best,
SJS
The opener being proposed on the first was unexpected for us as well. Traditionally the NE opener has been the first Saturday in Oct. A few years ago looking ahead at the season formula we use it was proposed if the first Saturday was the 3rd or earlier we would move the opener to the second Saturday for the NE Zone. Most of the members proposals were for 10/8 opener.
So the first week in October will be a traveling week for me. Three openers in a week is a gift even if I will be hunting in shorts.
So the first week in October will be a traveling week for me. Three openers in a week is a gift even if I will be hunting in shorts.
Bomber
Active member
Here it is !!!
2016-2017 VERMONT MIGRATORY GAME BIRD HUNTING SEASONS
(regulations in effect September 1, 2016 through April 28, 2017)
Species FINAL Lake Champlain Zone FINAL
Interior Vermont Zone
DRAFT
Connecticut River Zone
Ducks, Coots and Mergansers
Oct. 12 – Oct. 16
Oct. 2 9 – Dec. 22
Oct. 12 – Dec. 10
Oct. 4 – Nov. 6
Nov. 22 – Dec. 17
Canada Geese
Sept. 1 – Sept. 25
Oct. 12 – Nov. 30
Sept. 1 – Sept. 25
Oct. 12 – Nov. 30
Sept. 1 – Sept. 25
Oct. 4 – Nov. 6
Nov. 22 – Dec. 27
Snow Geese (includes blue geese)
(Conservation Order)
Oct.12 – Dec.31, 2016
Feb.15 – Mar.10, 2017
Mar.11 – Apr. 28, 2017
Oct. 12 – Dec. 31, 2016
Feb.15 – Mar.10, 2017
Mar.11 – Apr. 28, 2017
Oct. 4 – Dec. 27
Brant
Oct. 5 – Dec. 3
Oct. 5 – Dec. 3
Oct. 4 – Nov. 6
Nov. 22 – Dec. 17
Woodcock
Statewide Oct. 1 – Nov. 14
Common Snipe
Statewide Oct. 1 – Nov. 14
Youth Waterfowl Hunting Weekend – September 24 & 25
The youth hunter age for the Lake Champlain and Interior Zones of Vermont is now recognized as, all hunters 17 years of age or younger on the date of the hunt. The Connecticut River Zone will remain 15 years of age or younger as mandated by New Hampshire law. Youth hunters age 16 and 17 are required to be in possession of a state and federal duck stamp. Youth hunters must also be accompanied by an adult, 18 years of age or older, who is also properly licensed to hunt in Vermont. BAG LIMITS The daily bag limit is the maximum number of birds of each species that any person may take (or possess in the field) during any one day. The possession limit is three times the daily bag limit for all waterfowl species except snow geese.
Species Daily Limit Possession Limit
Ducks * 6 18 Mergansers ** 5 15 Coot 15 45
Canada Geese
September season
Lake Champlain Zone 8 24
Interior Vermont Zone 8 24
Connecticut River Zone 5 15
Oct. - Dec. season
Lake Champlain Zone 3 9
Interior Vermont Zone 3 9
Connecticut River Zone 3 9
Snow Geese
Oct. 12 – Dec. 31, 2016 25 No limit
Feb. 15 – Mar. 10, 2017 25 No limit
Mar. 11 – Apr. 28, 2017 15 No limit
Brant 2 6
Woodcock 3 9
Common Snipe 8 24
* The daily limit of 6 ducks may include no harlequin, and no more than 4 mallards (2 of which may be hens), 1 black duck, 3 wood
ducks, 2 pintails, 2 canvasbacks, 2 redheads, 2 scaup, 4 scoters, 4 eiders, and 4 long-tailed ducks.
** The daily limit of 5 mergansers is in addition to the regular duck bag, and together may include no more than
2 hooded mergansers.