Letter to the editor: Writer misrepresented substance, intent of S.258

I am writing in response to a recent letter from Fred Schroeder regarding proposed legislation to change the role and composition of the Fish and Wildlife Board and also to ban the practice of hunting coyotes with packs of hounds (hounding).

Human-wildlife conflict poses a major challenge for the conservation of carnivore species globally.

Vermont should adopt the Purple Paint Law (PPL) to replace the annual posting of private property.

Mr. Gebo is correct that coyotes were not found in Vermont prior to the 1940s. But they are in no way an invasive species here.