Conservation Commission approves letter opposing proposed bear season extension

The Conservation Commission on Friday approved a letter to the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Board opposing a petitioned proposal to extend the black bear hunting season into mid-December and to allow a two-tag limit. Jane Hoffman, the commission treasurer, reviewed the petitions and told the group that the proposed change "creates conflicts with bear denning schedules."

Clerk Emma Palumbo and Hoffman had prepared a draft letter for member review ahead of the meeting. Chair Chris Steel moved to approve the letter as amended to include the names of all approving members at the bottom; JoAnn Hanowski seconded and the motion passed with all members present approving. Jane Hoffman will finalize the amended letter and submit it to the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Board.