Bears - The Journal

Using bear-deterring electric mats and fencing in Durango ‘common sense,’ residents say

Season has been ‘crazy’ and ‘incredible’ for activity involving bears

DATE: Oct 9, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Drought drives surge in bear encounters as trash issues persist

Wildlife advocates say ineffective code enforcement and policy gaps exacerbate problem

DATE: Aug 28, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Black bears reported near firefighters’ camps

CPW helping multiple agencies working to contain Elkhorn Fire

DATE: Aug 5, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ring, ring … aggressive bear in the neighborhood?

Emergency calls sent to Delwood, Arroyo Drive area residents

DATE: Jul 24, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

CPW asks Southwest Colorado residents to secure trash, other attractants as bears emerge

Region ranked second-highest for bear conflicts statewide last year

DATE: Mar 25, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Four months after their capture, Durango bear cubs return to the wild

Triplets were orphaned after sow was euthanized following a home break-in

DATE: Nov 22, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bear-proof bins will soon be required in Mancos

Come spring, noncompliant households will be fined

DATE: Oct 28, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Trinidad man shoots and kills two bear cubs eating his chickens

Wildlife officials say property owners can legally kill predators attacking their livestock, but shooting a rifle within city limits is a Class 2 misdemeanor punishable by up to $1,000 fine

DATE: Sep 21, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Deputy in Silverton kills bear with less-lethal round

Reports indicate it was an attempt to haze prowling bear gone awry

DATE: Sep 4, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bear activity on the rise, resource officer position eliminated

Wildlife officers have received 40% more bear reports compared with the same date in 2023

DATE: Sep 3, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bear euthanized in Telluride serves as reminder to secure trash

The 400-pound bear began to starve due to intestinal blockage of human trash

DATE: Sep 14, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bears are back in town as summer passes its peak

Lock up those trash cans, as bears are fattening up for winter, officials say

DATE: Aug 6, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News