The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department (VTF&W) is increasing outreach efforts to encourage Vermont residents and visitors to get ahead of an anticipated jump in bear conflicts this June. “Last year, we saw reported bear incidents spike from 206 […]
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State News
Fall foods less abundant for wildlife
The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department reported, Nov. 4, that several important fall foods for wildlife are less abundant this year, following the bountiful 2021 fall season. Fish and Wildlife biologists survey oak and beech stands around the state each […]
State News
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 […]
State News
Electric fencing offers protection against chicken predation
Keeping a small flock of chickens at home to provide eggs and meat has become increasingly popular, but many first-time small-scale poultry farmers are discovering that several species of wildlife like the taste of chicken as much as we do. […]
News Briefs
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 […]