/tags/bears Bears en-US Copyright KUNC/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Sat, 20 Jul 2024 12:00:00 GMT /news/2024-07-20/bear-human-conflict-and-the-risks-it-poses Colorado Parks and Wildlife is urging the public to remain bear aware this summer to avoid dangerous run-ins with some of our largest neighbors. Sat, 20 Jul 2024 12:00:00 GMT /news/2024-07-20/bear-human-conflict-and-the-risks-it-poses Lily Jones /news/2023-08-25/bear-human-encounters-are-becoming-more-common-colorado-has-a-plan As more people move to Colorado, bear encounters are becoming increasingly common. Experts say changing human behaviors could make these encounters less likely. Fri, 25 Aug 2023 15:47:48 GMT /news/2023-08-25/bear-human-encounters-are-becoming-more-common-colorado-has-a-plan Dylan Simard /regional-news/2023-06-12/study-yellowstone-grizzlies-still-fattening-up-despite-climate-and-habitat-stresses Grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem are adapting to climate change and other ecological pressures, a new study suggests. The study found the bears have been able to maintain healthy body fat levels over the past couple of decades despite shifting availability of popular foods and increasing population density. Mon, 12 Jun 2023 15:37:43 GMT /regional-news/2023-06-12/study-yellowstone-grizzlies-still-fattening-up-despite-climate-and-habitat-stresses Will Walkey /news/2023-03-28/news-brief-with-the-colorado-sun-a-better-bear-trap-and-international-visitors-for-shearing-season This time, we discuss building a better bear trap and sheep-shearing season, which draws visitors to Colorado from all over the world. Tue, 28 Mar 2023 21:07:17 GMT /news/2023-03-28/news-brief-with-the-colorado-sun-a-better-bear-trap-and-international-visitors-for-shearing-season Nikole Robinson Carroll /2022-05-27/idaho-fish-and-game-kills-five-grizzly-bears-in-island-park Idaho Fish and Game has killed five grizzly bears near the Wyoming border in the span of four days this month. Fri, 27 May 2022 18:37:50 GMT /2022-05-27/idaho-fish-and-game-kills-five-grizzly-bears-in-island-park James Dawson /environment/2021-12-08/gianforte-petitions-feds-to-delist-northwest-montana-grizzly-bears As grizzlies move beyond the boundaries of the Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem and create conflict, Montana seeks full management authority. Wed, 08 Dec 2021 23:04:43 GMT /environment/2021-12-08/gianforte-petitions-feds-to-delist-northwest-montana-grizzly-bears Nate Hegyi /environment/2021-07-11/drought-often-means-more-conflict-between-humans-and-bears When a bear's normal food supply is decreased thanks to hot and dry conditions, they will seek out alternate food sources. And that's where human-bear conflicts often arise. Sun, 11 Jul 2021 21:20:21 GMT /environment/2021-07-11/drought-often-means-more-conflict-between-humans-and-bears Maggie Mullen /environment/2021-04-14/why-a-montana-bill-making-it-easier-to-kill-grizzly-bears-could-backfire The Montana Legislature has passed a bill that would loosen regulations around killing grizzlies in Montana, and it's headed to the governor's desk. It's already legal in Montana to kill a grizzly in self-defense or if the bear is "in the act" of killing livestock. The new bill would allow a grizzly to be harmed or killed if a bear is "threatening" livestock. Wed, 14 Apr 2021 16:44:53 GMT /environment/2021-04-14/why-a-montana-bill-making-it-easier-to-kill-grizzly-bears-could-backfire Dante Filpula Ankney /2020-08-26/bear-burned-in-wildfire-near-durango-released-back-into-wild A young bear rescued after suffering burns in the East Canyon Fire in June was released on Monday, wildlife officials said. Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:33:02 GMT /2020-08-26/bear-burned-in-wildfire-near-durango-released-back-into-wild Associated Press /2020-05-22/famous-grand-teton-grizzly-bear-emerges-with-four-cubs Typically, grizzly bears give birth to single or twin cubs. But Grizzly 399 is not a typical bear. She's given birth to multiple sets of triplets. And... Fri, 22 May 2020 15:42:57 GMT /2020-05-22/famous-grand-teton-grizzly-bear-emerges-with-four-cubs Maggie Mullen