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Wildlife

Pair of bald eagles buck migration trend, calling Durango home

Pair of bald eagles buck migration trend, calling Durango home

birds in Animas Valley believed to be lifetime mates

January 22, 2021

Wildlife officials seek person who illegally shot deer through the nose

Wildlife officials seek person who illegally shot deer through the nose

‘This has nothing to do with hunting; this was someone being stupid’

January 18, 2021

Drought causing issues for Durango’s fish hatchery

Drought causing issues for Durango’s fish hatchery

water forcing wildlife managers to stock fish earlier than normal

January 16, 2021

Colorado Parks and Wildlife rescues orphaned cub north of Durango

Colorado Parks and Wildlife rescues orphaned cub north of Durango

had injuries to paws, was emaciated

January 5, 2021

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

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

Annual Durango bird count tallies record number of species

Annual Durango bird count tallies record number of species

volunteers likely led to high numbers

December 28, 2020

Bad actors prompt road closure, increased security on Smelter Mountain

Bad actors prompt road closure, increased security on Smelter Mountain

‘People are destructive, and everyone is tired of it now’

December 23, 2020

Wildlife crossings coming to U.S. Highway 160 east of Durango

Wildlife crossings coming to U.S. Highway 160 east of Durango

Project expected to decrease animal-vehicle crashes by 90%

December 13, 2020

Wandering mountain lion tracked 558 miles to Mesa Verde National Park

Wandering mountain lion tracked 558 miles to Mesa Verde National Park

settles in park after five-month journey from central New Mexico

December 4, 2020

Final approval of Rico trail plan pending

Final approval of Rico trail plan pending

Proposal benefits wildlife, motorized and non-motorized users

November 29, 2020

Winter wildlife closures around Durango take effect Dec. 1

Winter wildlife closures around Durango take effect Dec. 1

provide elk, deer undisturbed range to improve their chances for survival

November 27, 2020

Disease might have spread to wild rabbits in Southwest Colorado

Disease might have spread to wild rabbits in Southwest Colorado

Domestic rabbits test positive in Montezuma County

November 14, 2020

Parks and Wildlife tests for chronic wasting disease in deer

Parks and Wildlife tests for chronic wasting disease in deer

Hunters required to check in with harvested heads

October 30, 2020

Bayfield hunter encounters mountain lion: ‘Be good, kitty’

Bayfield hunter encounters mountain lion: ‘Be good, kitty’

shows cougar crouched behind rock before walking away

October 21, 2020

Wolf murals take form on north Main Avenue in Durango

Wolf murals take form on north Main Avenue in Durango

art seeks to spark conversation about a majestic, controversial animal

October 13, 2020

Drivers urged to use caution as big game start migrations

Drivers urged to use caution as big game start migrations

down, stay alert, wildlife officials say

October 5, 2020

VIDEO: Mountain lion swims across McPhee Reservoir

VIDEO: Mountain lion swims across McPhee Reservoir

Colorado Parks and Wildlife says rare sight was caught on camera last weekend

September 23, 2020

Downtown raptor center may relocate to D&SNG Museum

Downtown raptor center may relocate to D&SNG Museum

Nonprofit also may return to fairgrounds with shows if COVID-19 allows

September 21, 2020

Farmington thrift store supports relocation of wolf-dog rescue to larger parcel

Farmington thrift store supports relocation of wolf-dog rescue to larger parcel

will help move 4 Corners Wolf Dog Rescue Sanctuary to Jemez Mountains

September 18, 2020

Birds are dying in dramatic numbers in Southwest Colorado

Birds are dying in dramatic numbers in Southwest Colorado

snap, wildfire smoke seen as potential culprits

September 17, 2020

Orphaned mountain lion cub rehabbed, sent back into the wild

Orphaned mountain lion cub rehabbed, sent back into the wild

Colorado Parks and Wildlife says cat now weighs 60 pounds

September 7, 2020

Wildlife officials seek information about illegal poaching in Southwest Colorado

Wildlife officials seek information about illegal poaching in Southwest Colorado

Animal’s head was cut off; carcass left in field

September 2, 2020

Young bear visits Pagosa Springs restaurant

Young bear visits Pagosa Springs restaurant

tried to feed thin ursine grapes

August 16, 2020

Rain may help curb human-bear conflicts

Rain may help curb human-bear conflicts

quiet year, activity increases as animals prepare for hibernation