Bears Are Everywhere in Vermont | Montpelier News

Bears are turning Vermont into bear country — and they’re getting smarter about stealing human food. Officials warn that unless you’re on Lake Champlain, you’re likely to encounter one. These aren’t just trash-can raiders; some are breaking into cars and homes, thanks to learned behavior from their parents. Parks are installing tougher dumpsters, but wardens are still swamped. Simple steps like locking cars, securing trash, and keeping windows shut can prevent most encounters — and keep you safe. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4d6c1fcba252740c