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Vermont Bears Caught in a Trust Trap | Burlington News
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Vermonters are quietly watching bears raid their trash and bird feeders — but few are calling the Fish and Wildlife Department, frustrated that the agency prioritizes hunters over everyday residents. The department uses reported encounters to justify loosening bear-killing rules, creating a Catch-22 where people withhold reports because they feel ignored. Despite claims that killing is rarely the first option, it’s often brought up too quickly — leaving bears suffering while humans fail to secure their own spaces. This cycle of distrust is exposing a deeper disconnect: when humans don’t fix their mess, who’s really to blame?
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