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Why Vermonters won’t call Fish and Wildlife about bears
Vermonters distrust the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department, believing it prioritizes hunters over residents and uses bear complaints to justify lethal actions. A study shows differing values between the department and Vermonters, leading to underreporting of bear encounters.
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