The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department says bear hunting season starts in September and reminds hunters about the bear hunting regulations. Vermont has two bear hunting seasons. The early season, ...

The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department set a statewide population goal of 3,500 to 5,500 black bears, based on available ...

Vermont Fish & Wildlife set a statewide population goal of 3,500 to 5,500 black bears, based on available habitat for food, ...

A few nights ago, I heard a crash on the front porch and flicked on the light to reveal a black bear’s reflective eyes. It ...

For the fourth year in a row, the number of black bears in Vermont far outpaced what the state considers an ideal population size. Last year, the state had an estimated 6,800 to 8,000 bears, nearly ...

MONTPELIER — Vermont’s black bear population is estimated at 6,800 to 8,000 bears based on 2024 data, the most recent available, according to the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department. 2024 is the fourth ...