At first, this summer’s bear activity seemed a bit unusual, but overall, not too concerning. Earlier this summer, a bear was chased out of Ute Park with a beanbag gun. Another broke into a cabin several miles upriver. A third was reported to be eating someone’s cat under a porch[Read More…]
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FRESH OUTTA PORRIDGE
A black bear wandered quite far into town limits and ended up in a willow tree at 8th and Cleveland Street last Wednesday. CPW, Rio Blanco County Sheriff, and Meeker PD responded. We will have a full story in next week’s edition. BETH FOX PHOTO
White River National Forest renews food storage order
Proper food storage reduces conflicts between campers and bears PRESS RELEASE RBC | With summer camping season beginning this month on the 2.3-million-acre White River National Forest, officials are reminding campers about the long-standing food storage rules on the Forest as well as other tips for an enjoyable trip. The[Read More…]
To avoid bear encounters, dispose of trash properly
RBC | One-third of all bear reports in Colorado last year have been traced back to having trash involved as an attractant. Colorado Parks and Wildlife received 4,943 bear reports in 2020 and 1,661 (33.6 percent) had trash documented. Trash is not the only problem leading to human-bear conflicts. Bird[Read More…]
Spring weather brings reminder to be Bear Aware in Colorado
RBC I The official start to spring brings the annual reminder from Colorado Parks and Wildlife that bears are emerging from their slumber and beginning the search for food. Residents and visitors to bear country statewide need to do their part to help conserve our wildlife by working to reduce[Read More…]
Wildlife worries dominate discussion at Woolgrowers
RBC | The potential introduction of wolves into Colorado dominated discussion for a second year at the Rio Blanco County Woolgrowers annual meeting. While the sale price for wool is up 16 percent, and grazing fees are down, there wasn’t much more in the way of positive news shared at[Read More…]
Learning to live with bears is the new normal in Colorado
RBC | After several recent bear conflicts in Colorado, including close encounters, home invasions and an attack on a sleeping camper in Boulder County, July 9, Colorado Parks and Wildlife is stressing education as one of the most effective ways to prevent wildlife conflicts. CPW officials say although many bear[Read More…]
CPW plans to reduce lions, bears to save deer
RBC | Colorado’s “mule deer factory” may be in trouble, and Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) has come up with a plan to try and save it by reducing predator numbers. The Piceance Basin supports the largest migratory mule deer population in Colorado for winter range. This area has been[Read More…]
Bear-aware videos now available
RBC I Colorado Parks and Wildlife has announced the release of four bear-aware videos to educate the public about how to deal with bears in Colorado.
Camp sites reopen after bear reports
RBC I Park rangers have reopened two river campsites at Pot Creek, which are located along the Green River in the Canyon of the Lodore. The campsites had been closed due to bear activity in the area.
Be bear aware: State’s bear population is on the prowl
RBC I Colorado’s bears have awoken from their winter’s nap and are again active throughout the state, and Colorado Parks and Wildlife urges state residents in bear country to make sure they aren’t providing any food attractants around residences.
CPW wants cut in bear population
RBC I Colorado Parks and Wildlife held a meeting in Rangely on Feb. 1 to discuss the future of the thriving local bear population.
