| Rule Number: |
26P015 |
| Title: |
10 App. V.S.A. § 2a. Big game; tagging. |
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Type:
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Standard |
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Status:
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Proposed |
| Agency: |
Vermont Fish and Wildlife Board
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| Legal Authority: |
10 V.S.A. § 4082(a); 10 V.S.A. § 4084(a)(4). |
| Summary:
| The proposed amendments are intended to clarify the big game tagging requirements regarding required tag information, requirements for individuals taking game on their own land, and tagging requirements for the transportation of animal parts. The proposed rule language requires that all big game carcasses are tagged with a tag that contains the name of the hunter, and the applicable tag or permit number. This information is necessary for appropriate enforcement of license and permitting requirements. |
| Persons Affected:
| Hunters, and Department of Fish and Wildlife Staff, including Game Wardens. |
| Economic Impact:
| The proposed amendments are not anticipated to have an economic impact. |
| Posting date: |
Jun 17,2026 |
| Information for Contact # 1 |
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Level:
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Primary
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| Name: |
Hannah Smith |
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Agency:
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Department of Fish and Wildlife, Agency of Natural Resources
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| Address: |
1 National Life Drive, Davis 2 |
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| City: |
Montpelier |
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| State: |
VT |
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| Zip: |
05620-3802 |
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| Telephone: |
802-461-8187 |
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| Fax: |
802-828-1250 |
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Email: |
hannah.smith@vermont.gov
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| Website Address: |
https://www.vtfishandwildlife.com/about-us/fish-and-wildlife-board/board-rules
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| Information for Contact # 2 |
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Level:
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Secondary
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| Name: |
John Austin |
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Agency:
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Department of Fish and Wildlife, Agency of Natural Resources
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| Address: |
1 National Life Drive, Davis 2 |
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| City: |
Montpelier |
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| State: |
VT |
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| Zip: |
05620-3802 |
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| Telephone: |
802-371-9895 |
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| Fax: |
802-828-1250 |
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Email: |
john.austin@vermont.gov
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