By Brenna Galdenzi Editor’s note: Brenna Galdenzi of Stowe is the president of Protect Our Wildlife. It’s tempting to claim that bear populations are “exploding” in Vermont, but the uptick in bear sightings is largely due to the animals […]
Tag: Bears
Mountain Meditation: Wildlife sightings and signs, part one: Bears and another little hibernator
Dad first saw the land we now live on under 6 feet of snow. He and Orin Bates climbed up the hill wearing snowshoes to get through the snow drifts. Dad gazed at Pico through the trees when Killington […]
Composting tips with bears in mind
The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department says many people are having problems with bears looking for food near their homes, and with the food scrap ban in effect the department is providing tips for people who are composting at […]
December is the start of bird feeding season
The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department (VTF&W) recommends Vermonters wait to put up bird feeders until Dec. 1 to avoid attracting bears. “Winter bird feeding is a good way to attract birds arriving from Canada, including evening grosbeaks and purple […]
State reports more bear encounters
The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department says many people continue to have problems with bears looking for food near their homes. Part of the problem could arise from the food scrap ban that recently has gone into effect. “We have […]
With reports of bear conflicts rising, state urges Vermonters and visitors to the state to be aware, proactive
The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department is receiving reports from across the state of black bears seeking food in yards, outbuildings and livestock enclosures this spring, and the department urges Vermonters to take proactive steps for safely coexisting with bears. […]
Mountain Times – Volume 51, Number 11 – March 16-22, 2022
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Bears are coming out of hibernation early — take the bird feeders down
The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Dept. said the recent warm spring weather and melting snows is causing bears to come out of their winter dens in search of food. The department released recommendations Monday, March 14, to take down bird […]
Vermont bear hunters contribute to wildlife science
Successful hunters are required to submit bear teeth The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Dept. is reminding successful bear hunters that a regulation requires them to submit a bear tooth so wildlife managers can collect important information on Vermont’s bear population. […]
Hunting bears with hounds harms many species
Dear Editor, Many of us in Vermont do not look forward to the bear hunt that begins Sept. 1 and runs through mid-November. It’s one of the longest in the country. Vermont allows bears to be pierced with arrows, shot […]