Bears

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Winter slumber comes to an end for hibernating bears

Officials say it’s time to take precautions to reduce human-wildlife conflict

April 15, 2019

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WATCH: Baby bear burned in 416 Fire reintroduced to wilderness

Colorado Parks and Wildlife posts video showing process of reintroducing cubs

January 30, 2019

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Baby bear burned in 416 Fire released into the wild

healed, fattened cub; Now it’s up to Mother Nature

January 25, 2019

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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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City expands program to distribute bear-resistant garbage cans

shows receptacles are effective at reducing wildlife conflicts

October 18, 2018

Regional News

Colorado man may face third charge after confronting hunter

The Aspen Times reports 68-year-old Thomas Andersen was charged with felony arson and misdemeanor disorderly conduct after the bear killing…

September 28, 2018

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Bear injured during 416 Fire ‘doing really well’

Colorado Parks and Wildlife plans to release young sow in January

September 27, 2018

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No evidence of bear attack at Colorado park

Jason Clay, a spokesman for Colorado Parks and Wildlife, says officers responded to a report of an injured woman at…

September 20, 2018

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Durango man caught feeding bears is identified

61-year-old issued ticket for 3rd offense

August 8, 2018

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Bears, in feeding frenzy, kill chickens and 4-H pigs

to pack on pounds for hibernation prompts more encounters

August 7, 2018

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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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Tribute to 416 Fire bear cub wins hearts at Carve Wars

Purgatory buzzing with activity after month-long closure

July 7, 2018

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Talk about town: Smokey Bear visits cub burned in 416 Fire

Smokey Bear visited a cub burned in the 416 Fire on Tuesday at a rehabilitation center near Del Norte.Courtesy of…

July 5, 2018

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Burned bear cub gains international attention, seen as symbol of hope

Readers suggest naming bear Cinderella, Ember, Hope and Bernadette

July 3, 2018

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Baby bear undergoes rehab for burned paws

cub found abandoned, hiding in tree near 416 Fire

June 29, 2018

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La Plata County Animal Protection’s authority to enforce bear-trash laws goes into effect

Enforcement expected to get stricter in county

June 15, 2018

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State wildlife commission to hold meeting in Cortez

game, fishing topics on tap

June 4, 2018

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Three bears euthanized for breaking into homes

Mama, 2 yearlings a danger to human safety, wildlife officials say

May 30, 2018

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Mama bear and two yearlings break into home

Wildlife officials set trap

May 29, 2018

Regional News

Bear attacks 5-year-old in Grand Junction

dropped girl after mother screamed

May 13, 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 City Council changes penalty for bear-strewn trash

Wildlife-resistant garbage cans will be issued instead of fines

March 20, 2018