Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 10, § 4508

Upon seizure of such firearm, jack, light, vehicle, or device without a warrant, a game warden or other officer shall forthwith make complaint, under oath, subscribed by him or her, to a court or magistrate having jurisdiction of offenses hereunder in whose jurisdiction the same was seized. In the event, under proceedings provided in sections 4503-4507 of this title, such device is ordered forfeited and is a device not illegal in itself, such firearm, jack, light, motor, or other vehicle or device, upon written order of such court shall be sold at public auction for the benefit of the State by the Commissioner.