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Fish And Wildlife Commissioner Louis Porter On The State Of The State's Wild Population

A moose enjoys a rainy day in Woodbury, Vermont. We're talking about the state of the state's wildlife.
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A moose enjoys a rainy day in Woodbury, Vermont. We're talking about the state of the state's wildlife.

From fish to snakes to bears, wildlife in Vermont face some big challenges. The bear population is growing, and that's raising concern in some residential areas. The number of deer is on the rise, but the state's moose herd is struggling. And some species are being affected by climate change.

We're talking with Fish and Wildlife Commissioner Louis Porter about these issues and others.

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Bob Kinzel has been covering the Vermont Statehouse since 1981 — longer than any continuously serving member of the Legislature. With his wealth of institutional knowledge, he answers your questions on our series, "Ask Bob."
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