Bears

Local News

Young bear visits Pagosa Springs restaurant

tried to feed thin ursine grapes

August 16, 2020

Southwest Life

Rain may help curb human-bear conflicts

quiet year, activity increases as animals prepare for hibernation

July 30, 2020

Local News

Bear burned in East Canyon Fire to be released in coming weeks

Wildlife officials say bruin is gaining weight, close to having bandages removed

July 6, 2020

Local News

Bear injured in East Canyon Fire is rescued

Wildlife officials say young bear had severe burns on its paws

June 17, 2020

Local News

First bear of season is sighted north of Bayfield

spotting is ‘unusual, but not unheard of,’ according to Colorado Parks and Wildlife

March 5, 2020

Local News

Bayfield residents to receive bear-resistant trash cans in 2020

cans come with a monthly rate increase

October 27, 2019

Local News

Bayfield to harvest fruit for food justice and bear safety

Community event to glean trees around downtown Saturday

October 16, 2019

Local News

Bears packing on the pounds before hibernation

Activity picking up in and around Durango

October 8, 2019

Local News

Bayfield might raise rates to provide bear-resistant trash cans

board proposes additional $1.49 per month for containers

October 7, 2019

Local News

The man who killed Colorado’s last grizzly bear

Wiseman’s story has been source of scrutiny, debate

September 24, 2019

Local News

Bear bites hunter after being shot near Pagosa Springs

suffered injuries to arm, leg

September 12, 2019

Local News

Can hunters help thin bear population in Colorado?

making it easier to hunt, wildlife officials hope to reduce conflicts

September 11, 2019

Local News

Bears cause two crashes in two days involving same family

hit parents’ motorcycle; daughter forced off highway

September 3, 2019

Regional News

Bear breaks into house, leaves by pushing through a wall

Estes Park police say the break-in occurred Friday night and that the animal was likely attracted to trash. A Facebook…

August 11, 2019

Regional News

Wildlife officials search for bear that chased hiker’s dog

The Gazette reports the man was hiking Thursday with his two dogs in the Red Rock Canyon Open Space when…

August 9, 2019

Regional News

Bear killed by electric shock while climbing utility pole

The Steamboat Pilot reports the incident occurred Friday southwest of Steamboat Springs. Colorado Parks and Wildlife officer Jack Taylor says…

August 4, 2019

Local News

Two bears euthanized after man attacked while camping near Pagosa Springs

Wildlife officers not sure what prompted bruin to claw through man’s tent

July 25, 2019

Local News

Homeowner shoots, kills bear in Vallecito

Wildlife officials say bruin was displaying aggressive behavior

July 8, 2019

Local News

Bear breaking into campsites trapped near Haviland Lake

Colorado Parks and Wildlife asks public to report bear interactions

June 28, 2019

Local News

Despite cold spring, bears should have good natural food supply

Reports of nuisance animals trending up in some neighborhoods

June 12, 2019

Local News

Camera captures bear burned in 416 Fire waking from hibernation

Colorado Parks and Wildlife will no longer track bruin

June 11, 2019

Local News

Traps set for bear burglar northeast of Durango

break into at least two vehicles within two weeks

June 6, 2019

Local News

Bear with pizza craving breaks into car near Vallecito

Wildlife officials recommend not leaving food in vehicles

May 21, 2019

Pine River Times news

Winter slumber comes to an end for hibernating bears

hibernation ends, officials say it’s time to take precautions

April 20, 2019