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Furbearer Conservation

April 14, 2019

Discussion, Hunting, Legislation, New England, Predator Management, Public Relations, Wildlife Management, Headlines

Vermont's first rabid coyote attack confirmed by Health Department

Furbearer Conservation

April 14, 2019

Discussion, Hunting, Legislation, New England, Predator Management, Public Relations, Wildlife Management, Headlines

Priscilla and George Gilman were treated at Porter Medical Center in Middlebury for wounds sustained during the attack. Priscilla Gilman was bitten on the right forearm and left leg, while George Gilman was bitten on the right leg, according to local news reports. The elderly couple also received four rounds of rabies shots.

Furbearer Conservation

December 13, 2018

Bobcat Season Proposal, Conservation, Discussion, New England, New Hampshire, Predator Management, Public Relations, Wildlife Management, Headlines

Bobcat responsible for three attacks confirmed rabid: says VTF&W

Furbearer Conservation

December 13, 2018

Bobcat Season Proposal, Conservation, Discussion, New England, New Hampshire, Predator Management, Public Relations, Wildlife Management, Headlines

Bobcat responsible for three attacks confirmed rabid: says VTF&W

A bobcat that went on a two-day rampage in the Upper Valley region of Vermont was rabid. Vermont Fish & Wildlife confirmed the testing of the animal’s remains on Thursday came back positive for the rabies virus.