waterfowl zone · Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department
Lake Champlain Zone
Vermont, United States
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About Lake Champlain Zone
Lake Champlain Zone is a waterfowl zone in Vermont, United States, set by Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department. It covers about 1,735 km² (670 mi²). Towns inside it include Burlington, St. Albans and Vergennes.
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
- Lake Champlain
- Area
- 1,735 km²
- Area (miles)
- 670 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 86 km² of public or protected land inside it, 5% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Other or unnamed managers | 58 | 3% |
| The Nature Conservancy | 25 | 1% |
| VT Department of Fish and Wildlife | 11 | under 1% |
| Shelburne Farms | 5.6 | under 1% |
| Winooski Valley Park District | 1.0 | under 1% |
| Burlington Department of Parks & Rec | 1.0 | under 1% |
| Town of Burlington | 0.5 | under 1% |
| Town of South Burlington | 0.4 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 2.0 | 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: 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 Nov 1, 2026 | shotgun source |
| American coot | Oct 10, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 | shotgun source |
| American wigeon | Oct 10, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Barrow's goldeneye | Oct 10, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Black scoter | Oct 10, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Blue-winged teal | Oct 10, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Brant (brent goose) | Oct 10, 2026 to Nov 8, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Bufflehead | Oct 10, 2026 to Nov 1, 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 Nov 1, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Cinnamon teal | Oct 10, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Common eider | Oct 10, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Common goldeneye | Oct 10, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Common merganser | Oct 10, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Gadwall | Oct 10, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Greater scaup | Oct 10, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Green-winged teal | Oct 10, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Hooded merganser | Oct 10, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 | shotgun source |
| King eider | Oct 10, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Lesser scaup | Oct 10, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Long-tailed duck | Oct 10, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Mallard | Oct 10, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Northern pintail | Oct 10, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Northern shoveler | Oct 10, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Red-breasted merganser | Oct 10, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Redhead | Oct 10, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Ring-necked duck | Oct 10, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Ruddy duck | Oct 10, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Surf scoter | Oct 10, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Greater white-fronted goose | Oct 10, 2026 to Nov 23, 2026 | shotgun source |
| White-winged scoter | Oct 10, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Wood duck | Oct 10, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 | shotgun source |
| American black duck | Nov 21, 2026 to Dec 27, 2026 | shotgun source |
| American coot | Nov 21, 2026 to Dec 27, 2026 | shotgun source |
| American wigeon | Nov 21, 2026 to Dec 27, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Barrow's goldeneye | Nov 21, 2026 to Dec 27, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Black scoter | Nov 21, 2026 to Dec 27, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Blue-winged teal | Nov 21, 2026 to Dec 27, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Bufflehead | Nov 21, 2026 to Dec 27, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Canvasback | Nov 21, 2026 to Dec 27, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Cinnamon teal | Nov 21, 2026 to Dec 27, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Common eider | Nov 21, 2026 to Dec 27, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Common goldeneye | Nov 21, 2026 to Dec 27, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Common merganser | Nov 21, 2026 to Dec 27, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Gadwall | Nov 21, 2026 to Dec 27, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Greater scaup | Nov 21, 2026 to Dec 7, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Green-winged teal | Nov 21, 2026 to Dec 27, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Hooded merganser | Nov 21, 2026 to Dec 27, 2026 | shotgun source |
| King eider | Nov 21, 2026 to Dec 27, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Lesser scaup | Nov 21, 2026 to Dec 7, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Long-tailed duck | Nov 21, 2026 to Dec 27, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Mallard | Nov 21, 2026 to Dec 27, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Northern pintail | Nov 21, 2026 to Dec 27, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Northern shoveler | Nov 21, 2026 to Dec 27, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Red-breasted merganser | Nov 21, 2026 to Dec 27, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Redhead | Nov 21, 2026 to Dec 27, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Ring-necked duck | Nov 21, 2026 to Dec 27, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Ruddy duck | Nov 21, 2026 to Dec 27, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Surf scoter | Nov 21, 2026 to Dec 27, 2026 | shotgun source |
| White-winged scoter | Nov 21, 2026 to Dec 27, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Wood duck | Nov 21, 2026 to Dec 27, 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 |
| Greater scaup | Dec 8, 2026 to Dec 27, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Lesser scaup | Dec 8, 2026 to Dec 27, 2026 | 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.
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What HuntGrid shows for Lake Champlain 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 Lake Champlain Zone (waterfowl zone)?
About 1,735 km² (670 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Lake Champlain Zone?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 86 km² of public or protected land, 5% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Other or unnamed managers. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Lake Champlain Zone?
This page lists 71 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 Lake Champlain Zone?
In the same unit system: Interior Vermont 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.