waterfowl zone · Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department
Interior Vermont Zone
Vermont, United States
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About Interior Vermont Zone
Interior Vermont Zone is a waterfowl zone in Vermont, United States, set by Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department. It covers about 22,582 km² (8,719 mi²). Towns inside it include South Burlington, Rutland, Essex Junction, Winooski, Barre and Montpelier.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department's data for the 2026 season. The agency uses this unit system for waterfowl.
- Unit code
- Interior Vermont
- Area
- 22,582 km²
- Area (miles)
- 8,719 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 3,475 km² of public or protected land inside it, 15% of the unit. Some protected land is privately owned (a conservation group's, for one). By manager, as the source names it:
| Manager | km² | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Service Region 09 Eastern | 1,676 | 7% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 1,418 | 6% |
| The Nature Conservancy | 212 | under 1% |
| Silvio O. Conte National Fish And Wildlife Refuge | 110 | under 1% |
| SILVIO O. CONTE NATIONAL FISH AND WILDLIFE REFUGE | 110 | under 1% |
| National Park Service | 42 | under 1% |
| Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge | 30 | under 1% |
| MISSISQUOI NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE | 29 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 98 | under 1% |
Boundaries are approximate and aren't legal descriptions. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there: check your local regulations and posted signs.
Public land: Ministère des Ressources naturelles et des Forêts du Québec, Plans d'affectation du territoire public (CC BY 4.0); Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada (Environment and Climate Change Canada, Canadian Protected and Conserved Areas Database); U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Gap Analysis Project (GAP), 2025, Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1
Seasons and regulations
Seasons for this unit that a person has checked against Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department's regulations:
| Species | Dates | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Ross's goose | Oct 1, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Snow goose | Oct 1, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026 | shotgun source |
| American black duck | Oct 10, 2026 to Dec 8, 2026 | shotgun source |
| American coot | Oct 10, 2026 to Dec 8, 2026 | shotgun source |
| American wigeon | Oct 10, 2026 to Dec 8, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Barrow's goldeneye | Oct 10, 2026 to Dec 8, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Black scoter | Oct 10, 2026 to Dec 8, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Blue-winged teal | Oct 10, 2026 to Dec 8, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Brant (brent goose) | Oct 10, 2026 to Nov 8, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Bufflehead | Oct 10, 2026 to Dec 8, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Cackling goose | Oct 10, 2026 to Nov 23, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Canada goose | Oct 10, 2026 to Nov 23, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Canvasback | Oct 10, 2026 to Dec 8, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Cinnamon teal | Oct 10, 2026 to Dec 8, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Common eider | Oct 10, 2026 to Dec 8, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Common goldeneye | Oct 10, 2026 to Dec 8, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Common merganser | Oct 10, 2026 to Dec 8, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Gadwall | Oct 10, 2026 to Dec 8, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Greater scaup | Oct 10, 2026 to Nov 18, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Green-winged teal | Oct 10, 2026 to Dec 8, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Hooded merganser | Oct 10, 2026 to Dec 8, 2026 | shotgun source |
| King eider | Oct 10, 2026 to Dec 8, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Lesser scaup | Oct 10, 2026 to Nov 18, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Long-tailed duck | Oct 10, 2026 to Dec 8, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Mallard | Oct 10, 2026 to Dec 8, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Northern pintail | Oct 10, 2026 to Dec 8, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Northern shoveler | Oct 10, 2026 to Dec 8, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Red-breasted merganser | Oct 10, 2026 to Dec 8, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Redhead | Oct 10, 2026 to Dec 8, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Ring-necked duck | Oct 10, 2026 to Dec 8, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Ruddy duck | Oct 10, 2026 to Dec 8, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Surf scoter | Oct 10, 2026 to Dec 8, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Greater white-fronted goose | Oct 10, 2026 to Nov 23, 2026 | shotgun source |
| White-winged scoter | Oct 10, 2026 to Dec 8, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Wood duck | Oct 10, 2026 to Dec 8, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Greater scaup | Nov 19, 2026 to Dec 8, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Lesser scaup | Nov 19, 2026 to Dec 8, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Cackling goose | Dec 1, 2026 to Jan 4, 2027 | shotgun source |
| Canada goose | Dec 1, 2026 to Jan 4, 2027 | shotgun source |
| Greater white-fronted goose | Dec 1, 2026 to Jan 4, 2027 | shotgun source |
| Ross's goose | Feb 26, 2027 to Mar 10, 2027 | shotgun source |
| Snow goose | Feb 26, 2027 to Mar 10, 2027 | shotgun source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
Units around it
Next to it in the same unit system
Other hunting units that cover part of it
What HuntGrid shows for Interior Vermont Zone
- Its boundary on the map; tap inside it for the unit's card with the agency's regulations link.
- Public land and the other hunting units in the same view, each with its source.
- Season dates once a person has checked them, and legal shooting hours where the rule is checked.
- Hourly wind with a scent cone for every stand, and official weather alerts.
- Offline maps: download the area and use the map, your pins and the forecast with no signal.
Questions
How big is Interior Vermont Zone (waterfowl zone)?
About 22,582 km² (8,719 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Interior Vermont Zone?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 3,475 km² of public or protected land, 15% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Forest Service Region 09 Eastern. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Interior Vermont Zone?
This page lists 42 seasons a person has checked against Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
Which units are next to Interior Vermont Zone?
In the same unit system: Connecticut River Zone and Lake Champlain Zone.
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Sources
Unit boundary: Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department / Vermont Agency of Natural Resources. Licence: Vermont Agency of Natural Resources. Boundaries for the 2026 season.
HuntGrid isn't affiliated with Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department. The official regulations and maps have the final word.