Bear Encounters and Dry Streams: The Fall Forecast

Joshua Smith • October 5, 2025

Water’s Low, Bears Are Bold—Fall Outdoors in Focus

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This week on The St. Johnsbury Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram’s Outdoor Edge, host Joshua Smith explores how drought conditions are affecting Vermont’s aquatic habitats and what that means for fall fishing. We hear from Will Eldridge, Aquatic Habitat Biologist with the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department, who shares expert insight into how waterways are coping and what anglers need to know heading into the season.

Plus, Gary Moore is back with his Thoughts on the Outdoors segment. In this edition, he talks with Jackie Comeau, Bear Project Leader, about bear activity during the fall and how homeowners can avoid unwanted encounters.

Don’t miss Mark Breen’s Outdoor Edge Weekend Forecast from the Fairbanks Museum, helping you plan your next outdoor adventure.

Catch the episode Thursday at 6PM, and stream it on demand starting Friday at WYKR.com, on the WYKR app, or wherever you get your podcasts.



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