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by Daniel Duric, Newport Dispatch
Vermont’s regular deer season opened strong Saturday as hunters brought 21 deer to Wright’s Sport Shop in Derby, one of the state’s designated biological check stations for opening weekend, the Newport Dispatch reports.
The 16-day season, running through December 1, requires hunters to report their harvests in person at check stations, where biologists collect data on weight, body condition, and samples for population research.
“The greatest numbers of deer continue to be in western regions of the state and other valley areas,” said Nick Fortin, Vermont Fish and Wildlife’s deer biologist. “The Green Mountains and Northeast Kingdom offer more of a big woods experience with fewer, but often larger, deer.”
Wright’s Sport Shop, a traditional gathering spot for the Northeast Kingdom’s hunting community, saw a steady stream of successful hunters on opening day. The check station serves as more than just a reporting location — it’s where hunters share stories and families gather to celebrate successful hunts.
Hunters may take one legal buck during this season if they haven’t already harvested one during archery season. Legal buck definitions vary by Wildlife Management Unit, with specific antler requirements for different regions.
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Ready & eager for hunting season and in poising to give thanks to God and to these animals whom God created in giving their lives to feed us through preferably a clean shot/head shot/heart shot/deadly shot. No issue with responsible hunting – only in any fools who partake in torturing and harassing and killing innocent creatures for the sheer “joy” of doing so, the same behaviors very often exhibited by emerging serial killers before their inclinations escalate.
With the price of meat at the store, deer meat will be a good option.
It’s also way healthier than beef any old day.
And a great way to spend the day with your youngsters. So many positive, enjoyable, and educational aspects to this great Vermont tradition. I have fond memories of taking my sons out for several years and being there with them when they shot their first deer.
And yes, it’s tough to beat the taste of venison.