Bear Smart - The Journal

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 16, 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 a warm fall and early winter impact the natural world?

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

DATE: Dec 18, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Rain may help curb human-bear conflicts

After quiet year, activity increases as animals prepare for hibernation

DATE: Aug 3, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

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

DATE: Apr 15, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Study: Most Durangoans do not lock their bear-resistant trash cans

Some say city needs to be more proactive with enforcing ordinance

DATE: Jan 13, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango residents spotting bears in area

Expert says sightings happening earlier every year

DATE: Mar 19, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Death toll for bears hits record numbers in Southwest Colorado

Bad natural food year, human attractants spell doom for bruins

DATE: Dec 20, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News