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Wildlife

Drought causing issues for Durango’s fish hatchery

Less water forcing wildlife managers to stock fish earlier than normal

DATE: Jan 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado Parks and Wildlife rescues orphaned cub north of Durango

Bear had injuries to paws, was emaciated

DATE: Jan 5, 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

Annual Durango bird count tallies record number of species

More volunteers likely led to high numbers

DATE: Dec 28, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bad actors prompt road closure, increased security on Smelter Mountain

‘People are destructive, and everyone is tired of it now’

DATE: Dec 23, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Wildlife crossings coming to U.S. Highway 160 east of Durango

Project expected to decrease animal-vehicle crashes by 90%

DATE: Dec 12, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Wandering mountain lion tracked 558 miles to Mesa Verde National Park

Cougar settles in park after five-month journey from central New Mexico

DATE: Dec 4, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Final approval of Rico trail plan pending

Proposal benefits wildlife, motorized and non-motorized users

DATE: Nov 29, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Winter wildlife closures around Durango take effect Dec. 1

Areas provide elk, deer undisturbed range to improve their chances for survival

DATE: Nov 27, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Disease might have spread to wild rabbits in Southwest Colorado

Domestic rabbits test positive in Montezuma County

DATE: Nov 14, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Parks and Wildlife tests for chronic wasting disease in deer

Hunters required to check in with harvested heads

DATE: Oct 30, 2020 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Bayfield hunter encounters mountain lion: ‘Be good, kitty’

Video shows cougar crouched behind rock before walking away

DATE: Oct 21, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

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