Wildlife - The Durango Herald

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

Phil's World trail plan released

Options for expansion avoid eagle nest

DATE: Sep 4, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Unwanted, abused animals find sanctuary at Wolfwood

Founder reflects on 20 years and the future

DATE: Sep 2, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Guidelines given for Sage grouse conservation

Rep. Bishop: Plan aimed at squelching Western oil, gas drilling

DATE: Sep 1, 2016 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Photos: Local girls high school wrestling at La Plata TriDurango girls wrestling went 2-0 to win Tri on Thursday night at Bayfield

Durango girls wrestling went 2-0 to win Tri on Thursday night at Bayfield

Photos: Fort Lewis College women’s and men’s basketball take on Westminster UniversityBoth Skyhawks teams were victorious on Saturday afternoon

Both Skyhawks teams were victorious on Saturday afternoon

Photos: An afternoon in 2004 with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell as he works on Capitol HillDurango Herald Photo Editor Jerry McBride had the chance to spend an afternoon with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell in 2004, photographing him during meetings and around the Capitol.

Durango Herald Photo Editor Jerry McBride had the chance to spend an afternoon with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell in 2004, photographing him during meetings and around the Capitol.

Photos and video: ICE protests return to DurangoAbout a dozen protesters tried to block federal agents from leaving with a detainee on Thursday