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Rule Number:	26P016
Title:	10 App. V.S.A. § 5. Bow and arrow and crossbow standards.
Type:	Standard
Status:	Proposed
Agency:	Vermont Fish and Wildlife Board
Legal Authority:	10 V.S.A. § 4082(a); 10 V.S.A. § 4084(a)(4).
Summary:	The proposed amendments continue to require the same arrowhead width and cutting edges, but apply the standards to broadheads used with crossbows as well.
Persons Affected:	Archers who hunt with a bow and arrow or crossbow.
Economic Impact:	The proposed amendments are not anticipated to have an economic impact.
Posting date:	Jun 17,2026

Information for Hearing # 1
Hearing date:	07-17-2026 5:30 PM
Location:	Vermont Agency of Transportation, Dill Building
Address:	2178 Airport Road
City:	Barre
State:	VT
Zip:	05641
Hearing Notes:

Information for Contact # 1
Level:	Primary
Name:	Hannah Smith
Agency:	Department of Fish and Wildlife, Agency of Natural Resources
Address:	1 National Life Drive, Davis 2
City:	Montpelier
State:	VT
Zip:	05620-3802
Telephone:	802-461-8187
Fax:	802-828-1250
Email:	hannah.smith@vermont.gov
Website Address:	https://www.vtfishandwildlife.com/about-us/fish-and-wildlife-board/board-rules
Information for Contact # 2
Level:	Secondary
Name:	John Austin
Agency:	Department of Fish and Wildlife, Agency of Natural Resources
Address:	1 National Life Drive, Davis 2
City:	Montpelier
State:	VT
Zip:	05620-3802
Telephone:	802-371-9895
Fax:	802-828-1250
Email:	john.austin@vermont.gov

Keywords:

Bow and Arrow

Broadhead

Crossbow

Bow and Arrow Standards

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