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Wildlife

Wildlife officials turned to a guy who never caught a bear for better trap

Ongoing bear-human conflict and a collection of failing equipment necessitated a new approach

DATE: Mar 27, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Rep. Lauren Boebert’s bill to delist gray wolves from the Endangered Species Act gets its first hearing

U.S. Fish and Wildlife, the agency that lists and delists animal species, testified against the bill

DATE: Mar 24, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Mountain lion claws man hot-tubbing in Colorado high country

The attack happened Saturday night near Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort

DATE: Mar 21, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

With spring one week away, first report of bear activity is made in Durango area

Ursus are beginning to leave hibernation as weather warms

DATE: Mar 13, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

City to acquire 49 acres of pristine natural land in Oxbow Preserve donation

Watershed and wildlife preservation, Animas River Trail extension, recreation among possible future uses

DATE: Feb 25, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Wolf reintroduction evolves as challenges threaten early 2024 deadline

Colorado Parks and Wildlife commissioners hosted final public meeting on plan Wednesday

DATE: Feb 23, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Durango City Council to consider accepting 49-acre land donation adjacent to Oxbow Preserve

Use of possible two new parcels yet to be determined

DATE: Feb 18, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Hunting groups quit Colorado Outdoor Partnership, cite lack of focus on wildlife

Partnership was convened to shape conservation and recreation policy. Three groups say the focus has been elsewhere.

DATE: Feb 17, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado avian flu spreads to a black bear and mountain lion, raising fears of broader reach

The bird disease has wiped out millions of domestic chickens and thousands of wild waterfowl, but is now crossing over into other animals.

DATE: Feb 10, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

‘He's been bitten but he never bit,’ says owner of dog killed by mountain lion near Bayfield

Colorado Parks and Wildlife was unsuccessful in capturing the animal

DATE: Jan 31, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Winter travel changes likely in Rio Grande National Forest

Despite a 2015 ruling mandating regulations on motorized use, there is still no plan

DATE: Jan 22, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

First round of public comment reveals divide over Colorado’s gray wolf reintroduction is still wide

Colorado wildlife commissioners heard from ranchers and wildlife advocates hoping to influence the draft plan for bringing wolves back to the Western Slope.

DATE: Jan 20, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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