Bears - The Journal

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

City expands program to distribute bear-resistant garbage cans

Receptacles reduce human conflicts with wildlife, study says

DATE: Oct 18, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

How politics could impact future counts of Yellowstone grizzlies

Court ruling restores federal protections

DATE: Oct 10, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bear injured during 416 Fire ‘doing really well’

Colorado Parks and Wildlife plans to release young sow in January

DATE: Sep 28, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado man may face third charge after confronting hunter

ASPEN – A Colorado man who was charged after allegedly berating a hunter for legally killing a bear next door to his property may face a third charge related to the incident. The ...

DATE: Sep 28, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango man caught feeding bears is identified

Roy Newman cited for third offense

DATE: Aug 8, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bears, in feeding frenzy, kill chickens and 4-H pigs

Race to pack on pounds for hibernation prompts more encounters

DATE: Aug 7, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Gee willikers! Bear visits liquor store south of Cortez

DATE: Jul 13, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Tribute to 416 Fire bear cub wins hearts at Carve Wars

Purgatory buzzing with activity after month-long closure

DATE: Jul 10, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Talk about town: Smokey Bear visits cub burned in 416 Fire

Smokey Bear, a national ambassador of fire prevention, visited the cub burned in the 416 Fire on Tuesday at the Frisco Creek Wildlife Rehabilitation Center near Del Norte. A vide...

DATE: Jul 6, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Burned bear cub gains international attention, seen as symbol of hope

Readers suggest naming bear Cinderella, Ember, Bernadette

DATE: Jul 3, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News