Vermont's Bear Hunt Under Fire

Montpelier News Today | 2 Min New | The Daily News Now! · Jun 26, 2026 · 1m

Vermont’s Fish and Wildlife Department is under fire for shifting its bear hunting policy without science or transparency—extending the season by a month into December, despite admitting killing more bears won’t reduce human-bear conflicts. The sudden reversal, aligned with a hunter’s proposal and possibly a prior promise, raises alarms about accountability, especially since hunting bears while they’re hibernating is legal here. With no clear justification and no public explanation, the department’s decisions risk eroding public trust in wildlife management. Support the show:Get a discount at…