bears
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Matthew Dickerson: Dancing with the bears
I never have — and with complete confidence can say I never will — be seen “Dancing with the Stars.” As for dancing with the bears, however, that’s…
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Avoid attracting hungry bears
According to the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department, many people are having problems with bears looking for food near their homes, and with the food scrap ban in…
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Bear incidents are on the rise in Vermont
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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Letter to the editor: Minors and guns a lethal combo
In response to the June 8 article about the minors who illegally shot and killed a mother bear: Why do children have guns?
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Letter to the editor: Shooters should be punished
I was horrified to read that a group of minors shot and killed a mother bear, leaving her orphaned cub on its own before it was thankfully rescued…
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Orphaned bear cub rescued in Bristol
An orphaned, black bear cub was rescued in the Bristol area after a group of local minors shot and killed the bear’s mother on Memorial Day.
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Letter to the editor: Bear hunting not useful tactic
Human-wildlife conflict poses a major challenge for the conservation of carnivore species globally.
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Bear season opens September 1
The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department says bear hunting season starts in September and reminds hunters about the bear hunting regulations.
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Conflicts with bears are escalating in Vermont
High-risk bear conflicts such as home and vehicle entries are being reported more frequently this summer than in previous years, according to the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department.
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Keep bears safe and out of your compost pile
Making your own compost is an eco-friendly and rewarding way to manage your food waste. But what can you do if your compost bin is being raided by…
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Tips for keeping bears out of compost
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…
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Be proactive to coexist with bears
The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department is receiving reports this spring from across the state of black bears seeking food in yards, outbuildings and livestock enclosures, and the…
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It’s time to take your bird feeders down
It’s that time again. The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department recommends taking down bird feeders and keeping them stored until December to avoid attracting bears.
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Clippings: Taming the Cornwall bear
Over the last year or two, there have been a number of Cornwall Bear sightings reported on Front Porch Forum and elsewhere. I myself saw the Cornwall Bear.
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Vt. Fish & Wildlife needs hunters’ help
MONTPELIER — The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department is reminding successful bear hunters that a regulation requires them to submit a bear tooth so wildlife managers can collect…
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Bear season begins Sept. 1
MONTPELIER — Vermont has two bear hunting seasons. The early season, which requires a special bear tag, starts Sept. 1 and continues through Nov. 12 with one exception.…