Vermont § 4708 - Interference with hunting, fishing, or trapping
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 4708 — Interference with hunting, fishing, or trapping, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4708. Interference with hunting, fishing, or trapping
- (a) A person shall not intentionally interfere with the lawful taking of fish or wild
animals by: (1) tampering with traps, nets, bait, firearms, or any other thing used for hunting, trapping,
or fishing; (2) placing himself or herself in a position, for the purpose of interfering, that hinders
or prevents hunting, trapping, or fishing; or (3) engaging in an activity, for the purpose of interfering, that drives, harasses, disturbs,
or is likely to disturb wildlife or fish. (b) Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to prohibit an incidental interference
arising from lawful activity by landowners or users of land, including farmers and
recreationists. (Added 1961, No. 119, § 1, eff. May 9, 1961; amended 1981, No. 85, § 10; 1981, No. 127 (Adj. Sess.); 2015, No. 145 (Adj. Sess.), § 12.)
Source: official Vermont text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 4708
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 4708 cover?
Section 4708 ("Interference with hunting, fishing, or trapping") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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