Vermont Bears Raiding Homes, Feeders

0:00For Montes love, putting out burr feeders to draw in colorful birds each spring. But those feeders are pulling in black bears too, as the animals wake up hungry from winter dens. The state's bare numbers have climbed from between 4,000 and 6,000 in 2018 to between 6,508. Thousand this year, well above the target range. That growth, along with more homes popping up in bare country, means backyard raids on feeders, trash, compost, and even chicken coops are way up over. The last decade, bears learn fast that human spots offer easy, high-cowary meals, and they pass that habit to their cubs. People are urged to act early by taking down feeders, securing garbage and bare-proof bins and fencing off coops and hives. Waiting until a bear shows up just makes the problem stick around all season. Development is fragmenting forests, forcing bears through neighborhoods more often and sparking conflicts. Groups like the Stowe Land Trust are protecting wildlife corridors to link big forest patches and cut those run-ins.

1:02Getting ahead of it now lets everyone enjoy spring without the hassle, keeping bears wild and yards peaceful. You've been listening to Canada News today, AI-powered local news.