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

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

DATE: Oct 13, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Grant funding aims to mitigate human-bear conflict across La Plata County

Money will be centered around infrastructure and personnel

DATE: Sep 14, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Early monsoon helps vegetation ahead of foraging season

La Plata County bear sightings have been on pace with last year’s numbers

DATE: Jul 21, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Videos highlight need to keep trash, vehicles secure during bear ‘food frenzy’

Bruins packing on the pounds before winter hibernation

DATE: Aug 17, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

First bear of 2021 spotted northeast of Durango

Ursines seem to be waking earlier, Bear Smart director says

DATE: Mar 12, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

DATE: Dec 29, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

How did the warm fall impact the natural world?

Weather affects river levels, animal behavior, bird migrations, plant life

DATE: Dec 22, 2020 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Rain may help curb human-bear conflicts

After quiet year, activity increases as animals prepare for hibernation

DATE: Jul 30, 2020 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

First bear of season is sighted north of Bayfield

Early spotting is ‘unusual, but not unheard of,’ according to Colorado Parks and Wildlife

DATE: Mar 5, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Homeowner shoots, kills bear in Vallecito

Wildlife officials say bruin was displaying aggressive behavior

DATE: Jul 8, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Winter slumber comes to an end for hibernating bears

As hibernation ends, officials say it’s time to take precautions

DATE: Apr 20, 2019 | CATEGORY: Pine River Times news

Winter slumber comes to an end for hibernating bears

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

DATE: Apr 15, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

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