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Bears begin to emerge from dens after long nap
April 20, 2013 12:25 PM
FRISCO, Colo. (AP) - Wildlife officials say some of Colorado's black bears have begun to emerge from their dens after a long winter's nap. U.S. Forest Service wildlife biologist Ashley Nettles tells The Summit Daily News that mountain residents need to be cautious because "what we forget sometimes is that... more » -
Momma bear and cub are safely relocated away from downtown Colorado Springs
September 11, 2011 1:36 PM
A group of guest from the Clarion Hotel and local neighbors along the 200 block of Spruce St near Bijou had a front row seat today as the Colorado Division of Parks and Wildlife worked to secure and transfer a Black Bear Sow and her cub. When a crew... more » -
Lawmakers consider flexible Colo. bear hunt
April 17, 2011 12:48 PM
DENVER (AP) - Colorado lawmakers worried about the growing bear population in the state are talking about giving wildlife officials more say over when the animals can be hunted. A proposal set for its first hearing Monday would repeal a 1992 voter-approved initiative that prohibits hunting bears from March... more » -
Agencies seek help to quell Aspen bear trouble
March 30, 2010 6:31 PM
The Colorado Division of Wildlife is looking for volunteers to educate the public about avoiding conflicts with black bears in the Aspen area. State wildlife officers and local police killed 20 aggressive bears last year in Pitkin County, which includes Aspen. Some of the bears scrounging for food broke... more »
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