Vermont H0473 proposes a feasibility study for reintroducing catamounts into Vermont.

Vermont H0473 mandates the Department of Fish and Wildlife to conduct a feasibility study on reintroducing the puma concolor, or catamount, into Vermont. The study will cover reintroduction methods, suitable locations, human-catamount conflict management, success metrics, a timeline, and cost estimates. The Commissioner of Fish and Wildlife must present the study's findings to the House Committee on Environment and the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy by January 1, 2027.

Vermont H0473 proposes a feasibility study for reintroducing catamounts into Vermont.

Vermont H0473 mandates the Department of Fish and Wildlife to conduct a feasibility study on reintroducing the puma concolor, or catamount, into Vermont. The study will cover reintroduction methods, suitable locations, human-catamount conflict management, success metrics, a timeline, and cost estimates. The Commissioner of Fish and Wildlife must present the study's findings to the House Committee on Environment and the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy by January 1, 2027.