Bears

Local News

Bears are back in town as summer passes its peak

up those trash cans, as bears are fattening up for winter, officials say

August 6, 2023

Local News

Working group acquires resources to decrease human-bear conflict in La Plata County

A resource officer will help enforce ordinance, and a hotline will help monitor sightings

June 1, 2023

Regional News

Wildlife officials turned to a guy who never caught a bear for better trap

Ongoing bear-human conflict and a collection of failing equipment necessitated a new approach

March 27, 2023

Local News

With spring one week away, first report of bear activity is made in Durango area

are beginning to leave hibernation as weather warms

March 13, 2023

Southwest Life

Bear cubs on the loose

Colorado Parks and Wildlife released two successfully rehabilitated black bear cubs after their mother was killed

December 15, 2022

Local News

Colorado Parks and Wildlife funds countywide efforts to reduce human-bear conflict

of Durango puts $60,000 toward expansion of secure trash containers

November 1, 2022

Local News

Wildlife officials remove 400-pound black bear napping under a deck in Durango

Incident coincides with Alaskan national park’s ‘Fat Bear Week’

October 13, 2022

Regional News

Colorado man shoots, kills bear after it entered his home

DENVER – A Colorado man had a rude awaking early Saturday morning when a roughly 400-pound bear flipped the lever…

August 15, 2022

Local News

Early monsoon helps vegetation ahead of foraging season

Plata County bear sightings have been on pace with last year’s numbers

July 21, 2022

Local News

CPW offers $1 million in grants to reduce human-bear conflicts

Governments, tribes, businesses and individuals eligible for awards of $50,000 to $500,000 for projects

March 16, 2022

Local News

Human-bear conflicts down in 2021 in Southwest Colorado

Abundant food and bear-proof trash cans helped limit interactions

March 3, 2022

Local News

Wildlife officials release rehabilitated bears, owl in Durango area

orphaned cubs will finish winter in an artificial den before emerging in spring

February 12, 2022

Local News

Videos highlight need to keep trash, vehicles secure during bear ‘food frenzy’

packing on the pounds before winter hibernation

August 17, 2021

Local News

Wildlife biologist: Best response to a bear attack depends on ursine’s behavior

of being attacked are 1 in 11 million

June 12, 2021

Local News

No other wildlife besides bears suspected in woman’s death, report says

Cameras help rule out mountain lion involvement

June 4, 2021

Local News

Online series focuses on human-bear safety

Smart Durango presentations examine best practices in bear country

May 17, 2021

Local News

Durango woman killed in bear attack is identified

Autopsy shows ‘extensive damage,’ perforating injury to the neck

May 4, 2021

Local News

Wildlife officials find human remains in bears’ stomachs

39-year-old woman was walking her dogs when apparently attacked

May 3, 2021

Local News

Durango woman found dead after apparent bear attack

black bear, yearlings euthanized

May 1, 2021

Local News

First bear of 2021 spotted northeast of Durango

Ursines seem to be waking earlier, Bear Smart director says

March 12, 2021

Local News

Colorado Parks and Wildlife rescues orphaned cub north of Durango

had injuries to paws, was emaciated

January 5, 2021

Local News

Why did bears stay away from populated areas this year in Southwest Colorado?

Human-bear conflicts had been on the rise, but not in 2020

December 29, 2020

Southwest Life

How did the warm fall impact the natural world?

Weather affects river levels, animal behavior, bird migrations, plant life

December 22, 2020

Local News

Bear rescued in East Canyon Fire released back into the wild

believes animal is well-equipped to survive

August 25, 2020