Sorry. Thought I attached this document; here's the link thanks to John Walker. http://www.vtfishandwildlife.com/library/factsheets/Hunting_and_trapping/big_game/Living_with_Vermonts_black_bears.pdf Margaret ________________________________ From: margaret bragg <[log in to unmask]> To: [log in to unmask] Sent: Saturday, May 5, 2012 7:16 PM Subject: Re: [UVB] OK for birdfeeders yet? Here's what VT Fish and Wildlife has to say; see the section that says "Let's Avoid Conflict". Margaret ________________________________ From: Harold M. Swartz <[log in to unmask]> To: [log in to unmask] 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 To: [log in to unmask] 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 [log in to unmask]