Public land that may allow hunting in Franklin County, Vermont
10 listed public land units overlap Franklin County (PAD-US 4.1). Some extend into neighboring counties; acreage is for the whole Vermont unit.
Check seasons, licenses and area rules with Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department.
| Area | Acres (approx.) | Manager | Access | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge National Wildlife Refuge | 7,287 | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | Restricted access | Franklin County, Orleans County |
| Long Trail State Forest State forest | 6,012 | Not recorded | Mixed (open and restricted parcels) | Lamoille County, Orleans County + 1 more |
| Fairfield Swamp Wildlife Management Area State wildlife / game area | 1,331 | Not recorded | Open access | Franklin County |
| Maquam Bay Wildlife Management Area State wildlife / game area | 444 | Not recorded | Open access | Franklin County |
| Rock River Wildlife Management Area State wildlife / game area | 413 | Not recorded | Open access | Franklin County |
| Black Creek Wildlife Management Area State wildlife / game area | 298 | Not recorded | Open access | Franklin County |
| Avery's Gore Wildlife Management Area State wildlife / game area | 265 | Not recorded | Open access | Franklin County, Lamoille County |
| Elm Brook Wildlife Management Area State wildlife / game area | 206 | Not recorded | Open access | Franklin County |
| Carmans Marsh Wildlife Management Area State wildlife / game area | 94 | Not recorded | Open access | Franklin County |
| Mill River Falls State Forest State forest | 50 | Not recorded | Open access | Franklin County |