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Study: Most Durangoans do not lock their bear-resistant trash cans

say city needs to be more proactive with enforcing ordinance

January 13, 2019

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After third offense, Durango man fined $1,000 for feeding bears

Resident had been ticketed in 2010 and 2012

July 31, 2018

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Despite drought, bears are finding plenty of natural food

urban ursine encounters noted

July 18, 2018

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La Plata County Animal Control given power to enforce bears-trash laws

seeks to reduce human-bear conflicts

May 8, 2018

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Animal Protection may be tapped to help curb human-bear conflicts

Plata County commissioners seek to enforce rules on the books

April 10, 2018

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Durango residents spotting bears in area

says sightings happening earlier every year

March 18, 2018

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During warm winter, bears wander Durango neighborhoods, unable to sleep

Council will consider extending wildlife and garbage ordinance by 60 days

January 12, 2018

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Death toll for bears hits record numbers in Southwest Colorado

natural food year, human attractants spell doom for bruins

December 20, 2017

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Bear Smart Durango launches campaign

Payroll Department offers $10,000

September 8, 2017

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Rangers, volunteers confront bear activity in Mesa Verde

Volunteer education campaign to begin in park

August 13, 2017

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Bear in tree draws crowd on Main Avenue in Durango

climbs tree in front of Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

August 10, 2017

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Another SUV trashed by bear, this time in Junction Creek

notable vehicle break-in this month

May 22, 2017

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Bear kills 6 chickens, raising questions about electric-fence ban

say Durango’s ban should be overturned

May 17, 2017

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Bear claws its way through vehicle in Forest Lakes subdivision

apparently became trapped inside Honda Pilot

May 10, 2017

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Get rid of that junk: Spring cleanup starts Monday in Durango

will visit all of the city’s neighborhoods

April 7, 2017

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Be prepared: Bears begin to emerge from hibernation around Durango

For more information about bears, call Bryan Peterson at 749-4262 or visit <a href="http://bearsmartdurango.org/">www.bearsmartdurango.org</a>.Durango Herald Males tend to leave dens…

April 7, 2017

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Violations of bear-safe trash-can ordinance drop in 2016

Durango levies two fines, La Plata County issues warnings

January 26, 2017

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Food will lure some bears from winter dens

Snow, cold not a deterrent on trash day

December 7, 2016

Bear Smart

Electric fencing shockingly effective deterring bears

“Electric fences have been the greatest achievement in terms of reducing chicken, beehive and sheep depredation,” said Mike Madel, Montana…

October 31, 2016

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Helping bears by removing a fruity temptation

harvesting helps lower bear interactions

September 8, 2016

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Bear euthanized after killing miniature horse

bear euthanized this summer in otherwise quiet season

August 31, 2016

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Kids easier to train when it comes to bears

pay price of human carelessness

April 28, 2016

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Are bear resistant cans working?

Bryan Peterson, executive director of the nonprofit BearSmart, said some of Durango’s local, food-conditioned bears have learned how to break…

April 28, 2016

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Hungry bears emerge from hibernation in La Plata County

Remember to keep food and trash out of reach

March 24, 2016