MONTPELIER, V.T. (AP) Vermont environmental groups allege in a lawsuit that a state agency has failed to protect endangered bats when spraying pesticides to deter mosquitos. The Vermont Natural Resources Council and Center for Biological Diversity accused the state Agency of Natural Resources of endangering five bat species while spraying for bugs a claim that one official said Tuesday has no legal or scientific merit.
Vermont s early bear hunting season starts Sept 1 apnews.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from apnews.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
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The Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife says the state’s carefully regulated bear hunt helps control the population decreasing interactions with humans. Fifty years ago there were fewer than 1,500 bears in Vermont, mostly in the mountains and the northeast corner, said Mark Scott, the department’s director of wildlife.
Vermont hikers can return to trails near falcon nests Aug 1 apnews.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from apnews.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.