National Wildlife Refuge · Vermont
Silvio O. Conte National Fish And Wildlife Refuge
Silvio O. Conte National Fish And Wildlife Refuge is listed in PAD-US 4.1 as roughly 27,118 acres (the portion in this state) in Essex County, Windham County, Vermont (National Wildlife Refuge), managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. It may allow hunting, but PAD-US does not say so — confirm with the managing agency.
Approximate outline (north up) from simplified PAD-US boundaries
Area details
| Approx. size | 27,118 acres (Vermont portion) |
|---|---|
| Manager | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Manager type | Federal |
| Designation | National Wildlife Refuge |
| Public access (PAD-US) | Restricted access PAD-US definition: “requires a special permit from the owner for access, a registration permit on public land … or has highly variable times when open to use (e.g. seasonal Wildlife Refuge closure).” |
| County | Essex County, Windham County |
| Reference point | 44.83181, -71.74377 A point inside the area — not an entrance or parking lot. Google Maps · OpenStreetMap |
| Source records | 2 PAD-US records combined |
Before you hunt here
- Regulations, seasons and licenses: check with Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department. This site does not list regulations.
- Managing agency: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: hunting on refuges
- Boundaries: PAD-US boundaries are approximate and simplified here. Use the agency’s official maps and respect adjacent private land.
Hunting on national wildlife refuges is allowed only where a refuge has opened specific areas and species under its own refuge-specific regulations, in addition to state rules. Check the refuge’s page or office.
This unit also extends into: Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire. Acreage on this page covers the Vermont portion only.
Nearby public land (within 30 miles)
- State wildlife / game area
Wenlock Wildlife Management Area
2,578 acres · 4.9 mi away
Not recorded
Open access - State wildlife / game area
Averill Mountain Wildlife Management Area
560 acres · 12.1 mi away
Not recorded
Open access - State wildlife / game area
Bill Sladyk Wildlife Management Area
8,996 acres · 12.9 mi away
Not recorded
Open access - State wildlife / game area
Johnson Farm Wildlife Management Area
284 acres · 13 mi away
Not recorded
Open access - State wildlife / game area
Bald Hill Wildlife Management Area
1,140 acres · 13.1 mi away
Not recorded
Open access - State wildlife / game area
West Mountain Wildlife Management Area
1,065 acres · 13.9 mi away
Not recorded
Open access - National Forest land
Green Mountain Other
1,696 acres · 19.4 mi away
U.S. Forest Service (USDA)
Open access
Distances are straight-line between reference points, not driving distance.
Source: PAD-US 4.1 (USGS), records for “Silvio O. Conte National Fish And Wildlife Refuge” in Vermont combined into one listing. How listings are built. Spotted an error? PAD-US is maintained by USGS with data from the managing agencies.