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Protecting wildlife starts with you! Since 1973, the Endangered Species Act (ESA) has helped safeguard thousands of threatened and endangered animals, plants, and their habitats. But proposed changes could weaken these protections and put species like polar bears, Mexican wolves, and Kemp’s Ridley sea turtles at even greater risk. You can help by submitting a public comment to the Federal Register opposing the proposed changes to the ESA. Head to https://bit.ly/4q2uX6a to learn more, see a sampl

7.8K views · 254 reactions | Vermont State Game Warden Sgt. Chad Barrett worked with a local bearhoundsman to chase this bear over a mile away from a residence where it had been breaking into secured dumpsters and a horse barn. We use nonlethal means whenever possible to deter bears from bad behavior, while still protecting human safety. Thanks to the members of the Vermont Bear Hounds Association for volunteering to assist in this effort. | Vermont Fish & Wildlife | Facebook