Here's what VT Fish and Wildlife has to say; see the section that says "Let's Avoid Conflict".
Margaret
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From: Harold M. Swartz <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Saturday, May 5, 2012 2:34 PM
Subject: Re: [UVB] OK for birdfeeders yet?
Only if you can put it where the bear cannot reach. We have 1-2 bears that patrol our yard on a nightly basis.
Hal Swartz
From:Upper Valley Birders [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of John Walker
Sent: Saturday, May 05, 2012 2:32 PM
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Subject: [UVB] OK for birdfeeders yet?
I frequently forget to put my birdfeeder out in the AM and on occasion, accidently leave it out over night.
As bears have surely been up and about for a while now, is it safe to put it up and leave it up?
Thanks,
J
John Walker
East Thetford, VT
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