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Avian flu wreaks more havoc in Colorado egg layers and wild birds

Worst-ever outbreak leads to slaughter of 6 million-plus chickens and has killed enough eagles and other raptors to raise wildlife fears

DATE: Jan 9, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Birds of prey and hoofed animals among most impacted by human activity in western Colorado

Don’t be fooled by Durango fauna: Most deer aren’t fond of people

DATE: Dec 30, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bear cubs on the loose

Colorado Parks and Wildlife released two successfully rehabilitated black bear cubs after their mother was killed

DATE: Dec 15, 2022 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Durango Christmas Bird Count takes flight on Saturday

The ornithologist in your life may be wishing for new binoculars this holiday season

DATE: Dec 14, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Plan calls for 50 northern gray wolves to be released in Colorado over 5 years

Social, political issues will be harder to manage than animals as recovery rolls out on the Western Slope starting in 2024, Colorado species conservation program boss says

DATE: Dec 12, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Wolf reintroduction could be a chance to support endangered subspecies

Proponents say Colorado Parks and Wildlife plans should consider Mexican gray wolves

DATE: Dec 8, 2022 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Colorado Parks and Wildlife seeks comment on 14 elk herd management plans

The public may offer input until Dec. 20

DATE: Nov 28, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Animas City Mountain and other trails close Dec. 1

Winter wildlife closures will go into effect for popular trail systems near Durango

DATE: Nov 22, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Officers investigate poaching of 8 deer and elk in San Miguel County

Colorado Parks and Wildlife seek public’s help in investigation

DATE: Nov 21, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Helping himself to Halloween leftover treats

DATE: Nov 4, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Wildlife numbers on the decline in Southwest Colorado, plummeting worldwide

Species threatened locally include Gunnison sage-grouse, Townsend’s big-eared bat and Humpback chub

DATE: Oct 27, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Southwest Colorado has its cast of spiders; some are spooky, most are harmless

Warm homes are tantalizing to certain arachnids with winter on the way

DATE: Oct 19, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

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