Work will continue on Mt. Philo as warm weather approaches
Mt. Philo sees a lot of traction in the tourist seasons, being popular for hiking due to its manageable size and close location to Burlington.
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Mt. Philo sees a lot of traction in the tourist seasons, being popular for hiking due to its manageable size and close location to Burlington.
âIs there anything we can do about the coyotes roaming around Mt. Philo?â This question was posed on social media, sparking a debate that continued for several weeks over the ethics of trapping and hunting coyote in Vermont and concerns about the safety of pets. According to Vermont Fish and Wildlife, coyotes came to Vermont in the 1940s, and have maintained a population that fluctuates between 4,500-8,000, with fewer numbers during the winter. Coyote hunting is legal all year in Vermont, and trapping is legal during a short season beginning the fourth Saturday in October and runnin...