Bears

Local News

Bear breaks into SUV, then takes it for a short drive

trashed in Durango neighborhood

August 4, 2017

Local News

Bear sightings in Dolores prompt sheriff patrols

Sheriff warns residents to secure trash

July 30, 2017

Local News

In fight to ward off bears, man builds ‘unwelcome mats’

human-bruin conflicts rising, a new tactic to deter home break-ins

July 28, 2017

Regional News

Lured by household trash, bears on move in Colorado towns

Authorities have killed around three dozen bears causing problems in Colorado this year. No bears have been removed or killed…

July 24, 2017

Local News

Filmmaker seeking home video of bears

Documentary will explore wildlife researchers’ findings

July 19, 2017

Local News

Two more bears euthanized in La Plata County

had close encounter with children; another killed resident’s chickens

July 12, 2017

Local News

4 bears killed throughout region Wednesday

Another caught in trap, will be transported

July 6, 2017

Local News

Traps set for bears in Rafter J, Edgemont Ranch

Animals that broke into homes most likely to be euthanized

July 2, 2017

Local News

Bear plucks chicken from garden on West Third Avenue

Resident suspects bear that killed six chickens in May

June 14, 2017

Regional News

That’s no normal runner: Bear crosses through Colorado race

Donald Sanborn says he was about 5 miles into the Garden of the Gods 10 Mile Run on Sunday when…

June 12, 2017

Regional News

Police in Colorado rescue bear cub trapped in car

A bear cub that was found trapped in the rear seat floor of a car in Woodland Park on June…

June 6, 2017

Local News

Another SUV trashed by bear, this time in Junction Creek

notable vehicle break-in this month

May 22, 2017

Local News

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

say Durango’s ban should be overturned

May 17, 2017

Local News

Bear claws its way through vehicle in Forest Lakes subdivision

apparently became trapped inside Honda Pilot

May 10, 2017

Regional News

Environmentalists sue Colorado, feds over predator plan

Bears, lions would be killed to boost mule deer numbers

April 14, 2017

Local News

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

Local News

Public library to host ‘Bears of Durango’ presentation

du1-i-syn Dr. Heather Johnson will present the discoveries from a six-year study of urban bears in Durango, and “Bears of…

March 28, 2017

Local News

Conflicts between bears and humans likely to increase

Locking up trash keeps bears away, study shows

March 16, 2017

Local News

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

Durango levies two fines, La Plata County issues warnings

January 26, 2017

Local News

Food will lure some bears from winter dens

Snow, cold not a deterrent on trash day

December 7, 2016

Local News

Refrain from feeding birds while bears are still active

The La Plata County Living with Wildlife Advisory Board reminds residents to refrain from feeding birds as all the bears…

November 23, 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

Local News

Helping bears by removing a fruity temptation

harvesting helps lower bear interactions

September 8, 2016

Good Earth

Alaskans live among bears – both real and brightly colored

Painted bears aim to raise awareness

September 3, 2016