In Stowe earlier this month, the Vermont Department of Fish & Wildlife authorized the killing of a bear that had grown dangerously comfortable seeking food around people from homes and businesses. If the past few years are any indication, by the end of summer we will have had to put down or provide similar authorizations for dozens more bears to end acute conflicts that threaten human safety.
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