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Bobcats on the Move: Winter Breeding Season Begins

1/17/2025

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As the chill of winter settles over Vermont's Champlain Valley, bobcats are on the move. With the onset of colder temperatures, these elusive predators ramp up their hunting and enter their breeding season, increasing the danger of male bobcats crossing roads. Residents are urged to keep an eye out and report any unusual sightings to wildlife officials.

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As the chill of winter settles over Vermont's Champlain Valley, bobcats are on the move. With the onset of colder temperatures, these elusive predators ramp up their hunting and enter their breeding season, increasing the danger of male bobcats crossing roads. Residents are urged to keep an eye out and report any unusual sightings to wildlife officials.