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Tag: black bears

Two people and a black bear in the woods.
Posted inEnvironment

Why is Vermont’s bear population booming?

by Olivia Gieger September 7, 2025, 6:00 amSeptember 8, 2025, 1:57 pm
A black bear stands under a tree surrounded by green foliage.
Posted inCentral Vermont, Lamoille County, Regional

Brazen bears rattle Stowe

by Stowe Reporter July 28, 2024, 1:47 pmJuly 31, 2024, 12:50 pm
Commentaries: opinion pieces by community members.
Posted inOpinion

Andy Phelan: Let’s encourage our bears to eat what’s theirs

by Opinion June 2, 2024, 6:01 amMay 31, 2024, 2:17 pm
A black bear stands atop a blue dumpster, rummaging through the trash near a grey building.
Posted inEnvironment

Bear euthanized in Underhill displayed ‘exceptionally rare’ predatory behavior

A young man with short curly hair and a light beard smiles outdoors, wearing a light-colored t-shirt with trees in the background. by Theo Wells-Spackman May 31, 2024, 5:49 pmMay 31, 2024, 5:50 pm
A bear biting a bird feeder.
Posted inEnvironment

Vermont’s bear population hits a 5-year high

by K. Fiegenbaum October 6, 2023, 8:02 amOctober 6, 2023, 3:07 pm
Posted inOpinion

Brenna Galdenzi: The bear facts — people food is the problem

by Opinion August 24, 2023, 9:26 pmSeptember 11, 2024, 10:49 pm
A black bear behind a tree stump.
Posted inChamplain Valley, Chittenden County, Environment, Regional

South Burlington bear sightings cause wildlife experts to worry

by Paige Fisher August 6, 2023, 8:04 amAugust 5, 2023, 3:13 pm
A black bear behind a tree stump.
Posted inEnvironment, Windham County

Bear attacks person in Winhall in 2nd Vermont bear attack in less than 3 months

A woman with long straight hair, smiles at the camera outdoors, standing in front of trees and a fence. by Emma Cotton November 3, 2022, 10:49 amNovember 3, 2022, 5:46 pm
A black bear behind a tree stump.
Posted inEnvironment

After rare bear attack, Strafford woman treated for injuries 

A woman with long straight hair, smiles at the camera outdoors, standing in front of trees and a fence. by Emma Cotton August 23, 2022, 3:21 pmAugust 24, 2022, 8:41 pm
Posted inOpinion

Justine Goldblatt: Coexistence between Vermonters and black bears is imperative

by Opinion August 1, 2022, 7:04 amSeptember 11, 2024, 10:27 pm
Posted inEnvironment

As Vermont’s bears get bolder, officials worry about more frequent interactions

by Peter D'Auria July 19, 2022, 7:50 pmSeptember 11, 2024, 9:42 pm
Posted inOpinion

Jaclyn Comeau: Black bear conservation depends on accurate information

by Opinion May 15, 2022, 8:17 amMay 16, 2022, 10:29 am
Posted inOpinion

Isabella Johnson: Black bears are an asset to Vermont landscapes and public health

by Opinion April 20, 2022, 7:01 amMay 16, 2022, 9:52 am
Posted inEnvironment

Bears hungrier than normal this spring, officials warn

by Elizabeth Gribkoff April 21, 2019, 11:00 amSeptember 11, 2024, 9:08 pm

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