Youth and novice hunters taking a deer in Vermont November 7 and 8 must report in person at biological stations because any deer including spike bucks may be harvested. Youths 15 or under and first-year 16-plus licensees need education, licenses, and free tags; an unarmed licensed adult over 18 may supervise two with unaided sight and speech. One either-sex deer is allowed without antler limits, private land needs permission, orange clothing is strongly urged, violations can double the adult's fine, and the 2026 guide is on the agency website.