An act relating to the taking of furbearers
This bill prohibits using bait to hunt fur-bearing animals (such as raccoons or foxes) with guns, bows, or crossbows. It defines "bait" broadly as any animal, vegetable, or mineral matter placed to attract wildlife, excluding standard farm produce used in regular agriculture. Violations will now carry 10 penalty points instead of 5 under Vermont's hunting regulations. The law takes effect July 1, 2025.
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Introduced Feb 4, 2025
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