Missisquoi 

National 

Wildlife Refuge

2004 Upland Game/

Big Game Hunting

Map, Regulations

and Permit

Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge

371 North River Street

Swanton, VT 05488-8148

802/868 4781

http://missisquoi.fws.gov

Federal Relay Service 

for the deaf and hard-of-hearing

1 800/877 8339 

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

1 800/344 WILD

http://www.fws.gov

June 2004

MARCH 3, 1849

U S. . DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Open season will be as follows:

September 1 to December 31, 2004.

The last Saturday in September to the

second Sunday in March, 2005.

The last Saturday in September to

December 31, 2004.

Only deer may be hunted.

Hunters may not enter closed areas of

the refuge for any reason, except for the

recovery of legally harvested animals

with the consent of a refuge employee,

and in that case may not carry a

weapon.

Only shotguns, muzzleloaders, or

archery equipment may be used on open

areas east and north of Vermont Route

78. Rifles may not be used in these

areas at any time.

During the State-designated

muzzleloader season and Youth Deer

Hunting Weekend, hunters may hunt

the Long Marsh and Metcalfe Island

areas, in addition to other open areas. 

All hunters, during the State regular

firearms season, Youth Deer Hunting

Weekend, and muzzleloader deer hunt

must wear in a conspicuous manner on

head, chest and back a minimum of 400

square inches of solid-colored hunter

orange clothing or material.

Permanent tree stands and ground

blinds are prohibited. Temporary

portable tree stands and ground blinds

are acceptable in accordance with state

regulations. Written notation from the

refuge manager is required on the big

game permit prior to leaving a

temporary stand or blind unattended.

However, this does not grant exclusive

use of an area or site.

Open season will be as follows:

October 2 to October 24, and 

December 4 to December 12, 2004.

November 13 to November 28, 2004.

December 4 to December 12, 2004.

November 6 to 7, 2004

Gray Squirrel

Rabbits and Hare

Ruffed Grouse

Big Game

Archery Season

Regular Season

Muzzleloader

Season

Youth Deer Hunt

Littering

Spotlighting - artificial light may not be

used to locate wildlife.

Baiting or hunting over bait, salt or any

attractant.

Target practice

Use or possession of alcoholic beverages

while hunting. 

Taking of wildlife or plants (including

cutting trees or brush) other than as

specified in this brochure.

Driving or screwing a nail, spike or

other metal object into a tree or to hunt

from any tree in which such an object

has been driven.

Searching for or removing any object of

antiquity including arrowheads, pottery

or other artifacts.

Use of motorized vehicles is prohibited

in hunting areas.

Prohibited

Activities

Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge Upland Game/Big Game

Permit 2004

______________________________________________________

Name - Please Print Date

______________________________________________________

Home Address - No. & Street City or Town

______________________________________________________

VT License No. State Zip

I have read and understand these refuge regulations.

______________________________________________________

Signature of Hunter

______________________________________________________

Signature of Refuge Manager

This permit is valid only when signed above by the hunter and

refuge manager and must be carried on hunter’s person.

VALID ONLY DURING THE 2004 HUNTING SEASON:

NOT TRANSFERABLE - 

Complete report below and return to refuge headquarters

1. Areas hunted:

_____East side of Missisquoi River & Shad Island

_____Tabor Road/Maquam Swamp/Maquam Bog

_____Long Marsh & Metcalfe Island

2. Big Game Hunting _____ Upland Game Hunting _____

3. Method of Hunting: _____Archery _____Rifle

_____Muzzleloader _____Shotgun

4. Harvested Game:

_____________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________

5. Dates Hunted:

_______ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________

6. Other Observations:

______________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
General 

Information

Hunting 

Regulations

Permits

Reporting

Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge,

established in 1943, is located on the

eastern shore of Lake Champlain near

the Canadian border in Franklin County,

Vermont. Hunting and fishing is

permitted on portions of the refuge, in

accordance with State and Federal

seasons and regulations. Special

arrangements can be made to

accommodate persons with disabilities

by contacting the Refuge Manager.

To ensure your safety and enjoyment

while visiting Missisquoi, please take the

time to become familiar with the

following regulations.

Individuals utilizing the refuge are

subject to inspections of permits,

licenses, hunting equipment, game

bagged, boats, vehicles, and their

contents by federal or state officers.

The regulations below are contained in

the general regulations which govern

hunting on national wildlife refuges as

set forth in Title 50, Code of Federal

Regulations. 

Note: The hunting of moose, bear, and

turkey are not allowed on the refuge,

please see Vermont regulations for areas

open to these species.

All persons hunting upland or big game

on Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge

must hold a valid state hunting license

in order to obtain a permit at refuge

headquarters prior to hunting. The

permit is issued on a calendar year

basis, January 1 through December 31,

for a $10 annual fee.

During the Youth Deer Hunting Weekend, youth hunters (16 years and

younger) may hunt at no charge, but

must obtain a big game permit prior to

hunting and must return completed

harvest information to refuge

headquarters by December 31. 

All hunters are required to submit an

annual report of the results of their hunt

by December 31 by completing the

report portion of their permit. Failure to

do so will result in denial of a permit for

the following year.

Mac‘s Bend Boat

Launching Area

Long

Marsh

Bay

Long

Marsh

Bay

Gander

Bay

Goose

Bay

River

Maquam

Creek B l a c k

Creek

Charcoal

Creek

D ead C r eek

Tabor

Shore

Missisquoi

Bay Bridge

Maquam Bay

Central Vermont Railroad

Swanton

Road

Road

Hog

Island

Old Refuge

Headquarters

Private

Private

Private

0 .25 .5 .75 1 Mile

Scale

Canada

United States

Private

Creek

Louie’s Landing

Boat Launching Area

Martindale

Point

Shad Is.

Old

Railroad

Grade

Private

78

Quebe

c

Vermont

Vermont Fish

and Wildlife

North

Safety Zone

78

Mac’s Bend Road

Mississquoi

Charcoal

Refuge Boundary

Refuge Headquarters

Primary Road

Unpaved Road

Railroad Track

Old Railroad Passage

Boat Launch

Upland Game & Deer

Hunting Area

Safety Zone (No Hunting)

Muzzleloader Season &

Youth Weekend Only

NOTE: All other refuge lands are closed to hunting.

LegendLake

Champlain

Metcalfe Metcalfe

Island

Metcalfe

Island

New Refuge

Headquarters

Private

Private

Private

6/04

Unarmed hunters may scout areas that

will be open to hunting before a

particular season opens but in no case

before September 1. A hunting permit

is not required for scouting.

To protect waterfowl and other

migratory birds from potential lead

poisoning, nontoxic shot will be required

for the shotgun hunting of all species

except deer.

Dogs are allowed for hunting migratory

game birds, cottontail rabbit, snowshoe

hare, and ruffed grouse during

designated seasons only. Other dogs

and pets must be confined or on a leash.

No person, including but not limited to a

guide, guide service, outfitter, club, or

other organization shall provide

assistance, services, or equipment to any

other person for compensation on

National Wildlife Refuge lands unless

such person, guide, guide service,

outfitter, club or other organization has

obtained a Special Use Permit from the

Refuge Manager. Likewise, it is the

responsibility of the individual utilizing

the services of a guide, guide service,

etc. to verify that the guide, guide

service, etc. has obtained the required

permit. Failure to comply with this

provision subjects each hunter in the

party to a fine if convicted of this

violation.

Only ruffed grouse, cottontail rabbit,

snowshoe hare and gray squirrels may

be hunted.

Hunters may not enter closed areas of

the refuge for any reason, except for the

recovery of legally harvested animals,

and in that case may not carry a

weapon.

Only shotguns, muzzleloaders, or

archery equipment may be used on open

areas east of the Missisquoi River and

on Shad Island. 

Hunting is not permitted from the end

of snowshoe hare and rabbit season

through September 1.

Scouting

Ammunition

Dogs/Other Pets

Guiding/Other

Commercial

Activities

Upland Game

Robert Savannah