The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department is increasing outreach efforts to encourage Vermont residents and visitors to get ahead of an anticipated jump in bear conflicts this June.
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Bears are becoming active, Vermonters need to take steps to prevent conflicts
The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department has begun to receive reports of bears coming out of their dens as the weather warms.
Vermont bear hunting season starts in September
VERMONT — The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department says bear hunting season starts in September and wants to remind hunters about bear hunting regulations. Vermont has two bear hunting seasons. The early season, which requires a special bear tag, starts September 1 and continues through November 11, with one exception. Nonresident hunters using dogs cannot start bear […]
Forest Service urges caution, offers bear safety tips
Forest Service officials in Vermont announced on August 5 that they have had several reports of bear sightings, bears approaching and entering shelters, and some reports of bears aggressively getting into backpacks to find food.