Trails to Remain Open for Youth/Novice Hunting Weekend

October 10, 2023

Sharing the Outdoors!

With the guidance of the Landowner Advisory Committee, KTA has made the decision to remain open for the 2023 Youth/ Novice Hunting weekend, October 21-22. The trail network will close for the season on October 31st.


In 2021, prior to Youth Hunting Weekend, the KTA Landowner Advisory Committee held an in-depth and deliberative meeting to discuss the potential closure of trails during youth/novice hunting weekend. Local game Warden, Cody Jackman of East Haven, was available to share and answer questions. We learned that in Vermont, written permission must be sought from the Landowner by the youth or novice hunter to participate in that weekend and they must be accompanied by an unarmed adult with a valid hunting license.  According to Nicole Meier with Vermont Fish & Wildlife’s hunter education program, “People enjoy the outdoors in a variety of ways and as long as everyone treats each other with respect, there are rarely conflicts. With a little planning, hunters and other outdoor recreationists can both safely and courteously enjoy their pursuits and share the woods without any issues,” said Meier. “Everyone should feel welcome in the woods at any time of year,”


If you are planning to hit the trails during youth/novice hunting weekend, with respect for the shared use, we encourage you to:

  • Wear bright colors
  • Plan outings closer to the middle of the day when the lighting is best.
  • Favor high-use public areas or trails.

More info on youth hunting weekend and sharing the outdoors can be found on the  State’s Fish & Wildlife youth hunting site. And  VT’s Fish & Wildlife site on sharing the outdoors. 


We appreciate your support.

Please email info@kindomtrails.org with any questions.

8/11/26 Community Chat

By The KT Team • August 18, 2026
Recap of the 8/11/26 KT Community Chat at the East Haven Community Building

Recap of the 7/11/2026 KT Community Chat at Firefly Farm

By The KT Team • July 14, 2026
7/11/26 Community Chat

Canadian Community Month

By The KT Team • July 6, 2026
Canadian Community Month Offers Below Kingdom Trails Kingdom Trails is a world-renowned, community-supported trail network at the heart of Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom, built through long-standing landowner partnerships and careful stewardship. It remains the central hub of the region’s mountain biking community. As part of Canadian Community Month, Canadian visitors are welcomed with special membership access and benefits designed to make visiting more accessible. Offers: Canadian dollars accepted at par for annual and day memberships purchased in-person at the Kingdom Trails Welcome Center New and current Canadian annual members will receive a complimentary guest day membership to share with a friend or family member, redeemable anytime during the 2026 riding season. Canadians who purchased day memberships earlier this season may upgrade to annual memberships at par, with the amount already paid in USD credited toward the upgrade Please note that the at-par rates will be applied at checkout in USD as a discount according to the current daily exchange rate; the KT Welcome Center is unable to accept Canadian currency at this time.
More Posts