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Wildlife Management Unit H
Vermont, United States
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About Wildlife Management Unit H
Wildlife Management Unit H is a wildlife management unit in Vermont, United States, set by Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department. It covers about 1,442 km² (557 mi²). The town of Montpelier is inside it.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department's data for the 2026 season. The agency uses this unit system for White-tailed deer, American black bear, Moose (Eurasian elk) and Wild turkey.
- Unit code
- H
- Area
- 1,442 km²
- Area (miles)
- 557 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 248 km² of public or protected land inside it, 17% 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 | 230 | 16% |
| The Nature Conservancy | 13 | under 1% |
| Stowe Land Trust, VHCB | 3.1 | under 1% |
| Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation | 2.5 | under 1% |
| VT Forests, Parks and Recreation | 0.3 | under 1% |
| Vermont Land Trust | 0.2 | under 1% |
| Town of Montpelier | 0.1 | under 1% |
| State of Vermont | 0.1 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 0.1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wild turkey | Oct 24, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 | shotgun source |
| White-tailed deer | Oct 29, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 | antlerless, muzzleloader, draw source |
| White-tailed deer | Nov 14, 2026 to Nov 29, 2026 | antlerless, draw source |
| White-tailed deer | Nov 30, 2026 to Dec 13, 2026 | antlerless, muzzleloader, draw source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
Units around it
Next to it in the same unit system
- Wildlife Management Unit D1
- Wildlife Management Unit D2
- Wildlife Management Unit G
- Wildlife Management Unit J1
- Wildlife Management Unit J2
Other hunting units that cover part of it
What HuntGrid shows for Wildlife Management Unit H
- 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 Wildlife Management Unit H?
About 1,442 km² (557 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Wildlife Management Unit H?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 248 km² of public or protected land, 17% 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 Wildlife Management Unit H?
This page lists 4 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 Wildlife Management Unit H?
In the same unit system: Wildlife Management Unit D1, Wildlife Management Unit D2, Wildlife Management Unit G, Wildlife Management Unit J1 and Wildlife Management Unit J2.
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Sources
Unit boundary: Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department / Vermont Agency of Natural Resources. Licence: CC BY-SA (Vermont Agency of Natural Resources open data; share-alike). Boundaries for the 2026 season.
HuntGrid isn't affiliated with Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department. The official regulations and maps have the final word.