Wildlife

Fight heats up over Gunnison sage-grouse

The fight over the Gunnison sage-grouse continues with sportsmen supporting federal protections, while critics say the effort is an over-reach.JERRET…

November 20, 2014

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Agency pitches plan to boost deer populations

Improvements, fewer hunting licenses

November 18, 2014

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Agency pitches plan to boost deer populations

Improvements, fewer hunting licenses

November 13, 2014

Local News

Fewer bears wandering in Durango

Heather Johnson, Colorado Parks and Wildlife project lead for a multiyear bear research project around Durango, tags a cub of…

October 20, 2014

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Motorcyclist injured trying to avoid bear

The accident occurred just before 9 a.m. The motorcyclist, whose name was not released, was transported to Mercy Regional Medical…

September 16, 2014

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Motorcyclist injured trying to avoid bear

The accident occurred just before 9 a.m. The motorcyclist, whose name was not released, was transported to Mercy Regional Medical…

September 16, 2014

Living

Passenger pigeons’ legacy lives on

Monday marked the 100th anniversary of bird’s extinction

September 4, 2014

Local News

Those dog-gone dogs

Animal-control business is booming as populations of prairie dogs explode in Montezuma, La Plata counties

September 4, 2014

Local News

Parks and Wildlife issues bear warning

That means bears are on the move looking for food, and many are finding their way into towns and residential…

August 7, 2014

Local News

Summit to address declining mule deer population

The mule deer population has declined around the state, and Southwest Colorado is no exception.Durango Herald file photo Colorado Parks…

July 31, 2014

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Horse deaths trigger protest at Mesa Verde

Protesters critical of park policy against providing water

July 30, 2014

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BLM draft would help protect sage grouse

Public meeting scheduled Aug. 7 in Dove Creek

July 30, 2014

Local News

Prairie dog complaints increase in Cortez

Chief offers tips on controlling them

June 19, 2014

Local News

Eagle takes flight after recovery

‘Scott’ returned to the wild at Mesa Verde

May 23, 2014

Local News

Black bear treed on North Street

Law enforcement, wildlife workers aid in removal

May 19, 2014

Local News

Eagle to soar again

Bird injured on highway outside Mancos undergoing rehab in Durango

May 15, 2014

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A goose in a tree and other unusual sightings

Rare sighting of sandhill crane also reported during annual birding festival

May 15, 2014

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Bird festival tour reports a goose in a tree, other unusual sightings

Rare sighting of sandhill crane also reported by longtime birder

May 13, 2014

Local News

Deadline extended for sage grouse protection

Court grants 6-month extension to list fowl as endangered

May 8, 2014

Local News

Bird fest offers new tours, lectures

New tours at McPhee and Telluride focus on birds of prey

May 5, 2014

Mesa Verde trying to push trespassing horses out of park

In the distance, a water war is taking place between two species of animals, one wild, one trespassing, both thirsty…

March 26, 2014

Local News

Mesa Verde urges horses to leave, citing damage to park

In the distance, a water war is taking place between two species of animals, one wild, one trespassing, both thirsty…

March 24, 2014

Lynx return to the high country

They’re shy animals, but they’re seen on occasion

March 7, 2014

High School Sports

State seeks input on hunting seasons

Major issues that are considered during the big game season structure process include the number of seasons for each species,…

January 30, 2014