The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department says bear hunting season starts in September and reminds hunters about the bear hunting regulations. Vermont has two bear hunting seasons. The early season, ...

For the fourth year in a row, the number of black bears in Vermont far outpaced what the state considers an ideal population size. Last year, the state had an estimated 6,800 to 8,000 bears, nearly ...

MONTPELIER — Vermont’s black bear population is estimated at 6,800 to 8,000 bears based on 2024 data, the most recent available, according to the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department. 2024 is the fourth ...