Bears

Bear Smart

Homeowner shoots, kills bear in Vallecito

Wildlife officials say bruin was displaying aggressive behavior

July 8, 2019

Bears

Bear breaking into campsites trapped near Haviland Lake

Colorado Parks and Wildlife asks public to report bear interactions

June 29, 2019

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Despite cold spring, bears should have good natural food supply

Reports of nuisance animals trending up in some neighborhoods

June 12, 2019

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Camera captures bear burned in 416 Fire waking from hibernation

Colorado Parks and Wildlife will no longer track bruin

June 11, 2019

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Traps set for bear suspected in Durango-area burglary

break into at least two vehicles within two weeks

June 7, 2019

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Bear with pizza craving breaks into car near Vallecito

Wildlife officials recommend not leaving food in vehicles

May 21, 2019

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Winter slumber comes to an end for hibernating bears

Officials say it’s time to take precautions to reduce human-wildlife conflict

April 15, 2019

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Study: Most Durangoans do not lock their bear-resistant trash cans

say city needs to be more proactive with enforcing ordinance

January 13, 2019

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City expands program to distribute bear-resistant garbage cans

Receptacles reduce human conflicts with wildlife, study says

October 18, 2018

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How politics could impact future counts of Yellowstone grizzlies

ruling restores federal protections

October 10, 2018

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Bear injured during 416 Fire ‘doing really well’

Colorado Parks and Wildlife plans to release young sow in January

September 28, 2018

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Colorado man may face third charge after confronting hunter

The Aspen Times reports 68-year-old Thomas Andersen was charged with felony arson and misdemeanor disorderly conduct after the bear killing…

September 28, 2018

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Durango man caught feeding bears is identified

Newman cited for third offense

August 8, 2018

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Bears, in feeding frenzy, kill chickens and 4-H pigs

to pack on pounds for hibernation prompts more encounters

August 7, 2018

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Gee willikers! Bear visits liquor store south of Cortez

This black bear was seen in the parking lot of G Whil Liquors south of Cortez Friday at 7 a.m.…

July 13, 2018

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Tribute to 416 Fire bear cub wins hearts at Carve Wars

Purgatory buzzing with activity after month-long closure

July 10, 2018

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Talk about town: Smokey Bear visits cub burned in 416 Fire

Smokey Bear visited a cub burned in the 416 Fire on Tuesday at a rehabilitation center near Del Norte.Courtesy of…

July 6, 2018

Burned bear cub gains international attention, seen as symbol of hope

Readers suggest naming bear Cinderella, Ember, Bernadette

July 3, 2018

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Baby bear undergoes rehab for burned paws

cub found abandoned, hiding in tree near 416 Fire

June 29, 2018

State wildlife commission to hold meeting in Cortez

meeting includes topics on elk management, hunting and fishing

June 1, 2018

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Three bears euthanized for breaking into homes

Sow, yearlings were a danger to humans, officials say

May 31, 2018

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Mama bear and two yearlings break into home

Wildlife officials set trap set

May 29, 2018

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Girl attacked by bear is expected to mend; bear is killed

Junction 5-year-old receives dozens of stitches

May 13, 2018

Durango residents spotting bears in area

says sightings happening earlier every year

March 19, 2018