Videos highlight need to keep trash, vehicles secure during bear ‘food frenzy’ packing on the pounds before winter hibernation August 17, 2021
Bears in Dolores getting into trash bear was euthanized in June; public urged to save bears by locking trash cans July 7, 2021
Wildlife biologist: Best response to a bear attack depends on ursine’s behavior of being attacked are 1 in 11 million June 12, 2021
No other wildlife besides bears suspected in woman’s death, report says Cameras help rule out mountain lion involvement June 5, 2021
Online series focuses on human-bear safety Smart Durango presentations examine best practices in bear country May 17, 2021
Coroner releases identity of Durango woman killed in bear attack Autopsy showed extensive damage May 4, 2021
Wildlife officials find human remains in bears’ stomachs 39-year-old woman was walking her dogs when apparently attacked May 3, 2021
First bear of 2021 spotted northeast of Durango Ursines seem to be waking earlier, Bear Smart director says March 16, 2021
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? Human-bear conflicts had been on the rise, but not in 2020 December 29, 2020
How did a warm fall and early winter impact the natural world? Weather affects animal behavior, river levels, bird migrations, plant life December 18, 2020
Bear rescued in East Canyon Fire released back into the wild believes animal is well-equipped to survive August 25, 2020
Rain may help curb human-bear conflicts quiet year, activity increases as animals prepare for hibernation August 3, 2020
Bear burned in East Canyon Fire to be released in coming weeks Wildlife officials say bruin is gaining weight, close to having bandages removed July 6, 2020
Bear injured in East Canyon Fire is rescued Wildlife officials say young bear had severe burns on its paws June 17, 2020
First bear of season is sighted north of Bayfield spotting is ‘unusual, but not unheard of,’ according to Colorado Parks and Wildlife March 5, 2020
Bayfield Bayfield to harvest fruit for food justice and bear safety Community event to glean trees around downtown Saturday October 17, 2019
Bears Bears packing on the pounds before hibernation Activity is picking up in and around Durango October 8, 2019
Bayfield Bayfield might raise rates to provide bear-resistant trash cans Board proposes additional $1.49 per month for containers October 8, 2019
Bear bites hunter after being shot near Pagosa Springs suffered injuries to arm, leg September 12, 2019
Can hunters help thin bear population in Colorado? making it easier to hunt, wildlife officials hope to reduce conflicts September 11, 2019
Bears Bears cause two crashes in two days involving same family hit parents’ motorcycle; daughter forced off highway September 3, 2019
Bears Two bears euthanized after man attacked while camping near Pagosa Springs Wildlife officers not sure what prompted bruin to claw through man’s tent July 26, 2019
