Tag: Bear Safety
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El Paso County sees a 102% increase in bear sightings from 2024
A total of 567 bears were spotted in the Pikes Peak region last year, up 102% from 2024, but euthanasia is decreasing. A report released on Monday by Colorado Parks and Wildlife shows that bear encounters in the state were up 15% in 2025, with the agency receiving 5,299 reports of sightings; 861 came from…
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Fall returns with reminder from CPW to bear-proof homes
As summer winds down, Colorado black bears begin to ramp up their appetites, eating the daily caloric equivalent of 20 chicken sandwiches, 10 large orders of fries, 10 soft drinks and 10 milkshakes to pack on enough fat to survive the winter ahead. As these bears begin this annual quest for food, Colorado Parks and…
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Fall returns with a reminder by CPW to bear-proof homes
As summer winds down, Colorado black bears begin to ramp up their appetites, eating the daily caloric equivalent of 20 chicken sandwiches, 10 large orders of fries, 10 soft drinks and 10 milkshakes to pack on enough fat to survive the winter ahead. As these bears begin this annual quest for food, Colorado Parks and…
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Fat Bear Fall returns with a reminder to bear-proof homes in Colorado
As summer winds down, Colorado black bears begin to ramp up their appetites, eating the daily caloric equivalent of 20 chicken sandwiches, 10 large orders of fries, 10 soft drinks and 10 milkshakes to pack on enough fat to survive the winter ahead. As these bears begin this annual quest for food, Colorado Parks and…