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]>
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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]>
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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,

John Walker

East Thetford, VT

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