Wildlife

Regional News

Wildlife officials turned to a guy who never caught a bear for better trap

Ongoing bear-human conflict and a collection of failing equipment necessitated a new approach

March 27, 2023

Regional News

Rep. Lauren Boebert’s bill to delist gray wolves from the Endangered Species Act gets its first hearing

U.S. Fish and Wildlife, the agency that lists and delists animal species, testified against the bill

March 24, 2023

Regional News

Mountain lion claws man hot-tubbing in Colorado high country

attack happened Saturday night near Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort

March 21, 2023

Local News

With spring one week away, first report of bear activity is made in Durango area

are beginning to leave hibernation as weather warms

March 13, 2023

Local News

City to acquire 49 acres of pristine natural land in Oxbow Preserve donation

Watershed and wildlife preservation, Animas River Trail extension, recreation among possible future uses

February 25, 2023

Regional News

Wolf reintroduction evolves as challenges threaten early 2024 deadline

Colorado Parks and Wildlife commissioners hosted final public meeting on plan Wednesday

February 23, 2023

Local News

Durango City Council to consider accepting 49-acre land donation adjacent to Oxbow Preserve

of possible two new parcels yet to be determined

February 18, 2023

Regional News

Hunting groups quit Colorado Outdoor Partnership, cite lack of focus on wildlife

Partnership was convened to shape conservation and recreation policy. Three groups say the focus has been elsewhere.

February 17, 2023

Regional News

Colorado avian flu spreads to a black bear and mountain lion, raising fears of broader reach

bird disease has wiped out millions of domestic chickens and thousands of wild waterfowl, but is now crossing over into…

February 10, 2023

Local News

‘He’s been bitten but he never bit,’ says owner of dog killed by mountain lion near Bayfield

Colorado Parks and Wildlife was unsuccessful in capturing the animal

February 1, 2023

Local News

Winter travel changes likely in Rio Grande National Forest

Despite a 2015 ruling mandating regulations on motorized use, there is still no plan

January 22, 2023

Regional News

First round of public comment reveals divide over Colorado’s gray wolf reintroduction is still wide

Colorado wildlife commissioners heard from ranchers and wildlife advocates hoping to influence the draft plan for bringing wolves back to…

January 20, 2023

Local News

Birds of prey and hoofed animals among most impacted by human activity in western Colorado

Don’t be fooled by Durango fauna: Most deer aren’t fond of people

December 30, 2022

Southwest Life

Bear cubs on the loose

Colorado Parks and Wildlife released two successfully rehabilitated black bear cubs after their mother was killed

December 15, 2022

Local News

Durango Christmas Bird Count takes flight on Saturday

ornithologist in your life may be wishing for new binoculars this holiday season

December 14, 2022

Regional News

Plan calls for 50 northern gray wolves to be released in Colorado over 5 years

Social, political issues will be harder to manage than animals as recovery rolls out on the Western Slope starting in…

December 12, 2022

Outdoors

Wolf reintroduction could be a chance to support endangered subspecies

Proponents say Colorado Parks and Wildlife plans should consider Mexican gray wolves

December 8, 2022

Local News

Colorado Parks and Wildlife seeks comment on 14 elk herd management plans

public may offer input until Dec. 20

November 28, 2022

Local News

Animas City Mountain and other trails close Dec. 1

wildlife closures will go into effect for popular trail systems near Durango

November 22, 2022

Local News

Officers investigate poaching of 8 deer and elk in San Miguel County

Colorado Parks and Wildlife seek public’s help in investigation

November 22, 2022

Local News

Photos: Helping himself to Halloween leftover treats

A deer munches on a jack-o'-lantern Wednesday in north Durango. Colorado Parks and Wildlife reminds residents that leftover Halloween pumpkins…

November 4, 2022

Local News

Wildlife numbers on the decline in Southwest Colorado, plummeting worldwide

Species threatened locally include Gunnison sage-grouse, Townsend’s big-eared bat and Humpback chub

October 27, 2022

Local News

Southwest Colorado has its cast of spiders; some are spooky, most are harmless

homes are tantalizing to certain arachnids with winter on the way

October 19, 2022

Local News

Wildlife officials remove 400-pound black bear napping under a deck in Durango

Incident coincides with Alaskan national park’s ‘Fat Bear Week’

October 13, 2022