Wildlife - The Durango Herald

Judge blocks Montana logging project in Canada lynx habitat

HELENA, Mont. – A federal judge blocked a logging project northeast of Yellowstone National Park until federal officials analyze the effects of the project on Canada lynx that live in the ar...

DATE: Nov 24, 2016 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Nucla men, Tennessee clients busted after 17 elk poached

Activity involved poaching 17 trophy elk on Uncompahgre Plateau

DATE: Nov 22, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Orphaned cub found in Dolores to get company

Lions will be released into wild after rehab

DATE: Nov 17, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Electric fencing shockingly effective deterring bears

Black bears can cause property damage – including the loss of chickens, beehives, small livestock and valued fruit trees – which can be both financially and emotionally draining. Electric fe...

DATE: Oct 31, 2016 | CATEGORY: Bear Smart

Trout discovered in creek long devoid of fish

5 rainbows and 5 brooks collected

DATE: Oct 27, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

State officials consider killing more predators

DENVER – Colorado officials are considering a predator control plan that calls for euthanizing more mountain lions and black bears to boost the state’s dwindling deer population. ...

DATE: Oct 25, 2016 | CATEGORY: Regional News

BLM presents plan to save Gunnison sage grouse

Cooperation with private landowners is key, officials say

DATE: Oct 23, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Deer ‘acting strangely’ tests negative for chronic wasting disease

Unclear why euthanized deer was displaying unusual behavior

DATE: Sep 22, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Court gives lynx ‘fighting chance’ in Southwest Colorado

Fish and Wildlife to consider Colorado as critical habitat

DATE: Sep 17, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Protections rejected for American pika, other species

BILLINGS, Mont. – Federal officials on Tuesday rejected greater protections for six species including the rabbit-like American pika, which researchers warn is disappearing from areas of the ...

DATE: Sep 13, 2016 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Photo: A mustang of a different color

DATE: Sep 12, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Helping bears by removing a fruity temptation

Fruit harvesting helps lower bear interactions

DATE: Sep 8, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.