Wildlife

Local News

Bedtime for Bambi

Deer bed down for the night Thursday on campus at Fort Lewis College. Bedtime might be getting a little colder…

October 30, 2014

Local News

First kokanee spawning at Nighthorse

Species was stocked four years ago

October 27, 2014

Local News

Study: Fewer bears wandering into town

food sources helped, Parks and Wildlife says

October 17, 2014

Outdoors

Big game, big impact

dollars crucial for Colorado Parks and Wildlife

October 16, 2014

Local News

Motorcyclist injured trying to avoid bear

The accident occurred just before 9 a.m. The motorcyclist, whose name was not released, was transported to Mercy Regional Medical…

September 15, 2014

Regional News

Lynx protections expand

new habitat denied

September 11, 2014

Local News

Prairie dogs: Plague or boon?

Residents may hate them, but businesses dealing with the burrowing rodent are having a banner season

September 5, 2014

Local News

Mesa Verde roundup reconsidered

Auction may pit group against slaughterhouse

September 1, 2014

Local News

Passenger pigeons’ legacy not forgotten

The commemoration is being used to urge protection of other species that may face the same fate – and of…

August 31, 2014

Local News

Talk at FLC to celebrate 50 years of wilderness

“Wilderness is incredibly important for wildlife populations,” said Scott Wait, senior terrestrial biologist for Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s southwest region…

August 26, 2014

Local News

On the right track

Workshop reveals wildlife, what clues animals leave behind

August 16, 2014

John Peel

Pika: Is it prudent to panic?

all biologists fearful for future

August 9, 2014

Local News

Mule deer strategy topic of meeting

The mule deer population has declined around the state, and Southwest Colorado is no exception.Durango Herald file photo Colorado Parks…

July 31, 2014

Local News

Protesters: Horses deserve better

‘Providing them water does not seem too far-fetched’

July 30, 2014

Local News

Sage grouse may get protection but not as endangered species

3 regional public meetings scheduled in S.W. Colorado in early August

July 28, 2014

Local News

Downtown deer

They’ve moved in like they own the place, raising their offspring, eating our gardens and harassing our pets. One thing…

July 20, 2014

Regional News

These pelicans need their privacy

Lake’s harsh island is breeding ground for birds

July 20, 2014

Local News

Beware: Moose on the loose in backcountry

closed near Aspen; public cautioned

July 11, 2014

Local News

Jumping mouse added to protection list

has been spotted in San Juan National Forest

June 8, 2014

Local News

Bill would delay grouse protection

Gardner’s measure would delay Endangered Species Act listing for another 10 years

June 2, 2014

Local News

Deer, bears … now bighorn sheep?

2 bachelors spotted on Lightner Creek Road, west of city

June 2, 2014

Local News

Eagle takes flight after recovery

‘Scott’ returned to the wild at Mesa Verde National Park

May 21, 2014

Nation & World

Bids sought for new wild horse corrals

also taking research proposals for fertility control

May 11, 2014

Local News

Golden eagle to soar again

Injured bird undergoing rehab in Durango

May 8, 2014