Tag: wildlife and nature
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Wildlife officers relocate bear family out of North Gate neighborhood
Wildlife officers relocated a mother black bear and her two toddler cubs that were found under the back deck of a family home in the North Gate neighborhood on May 23. According to a X post from Colorado Parks and Wildlife Southeast Region, officers responded to the home and immobilized the bears, placing them in…
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Oh, baby: Birthing season brings responsibilities
June marks the height of birthing season for Colorado wildlife. Having a front row seat to watch nature renew itself is one of the greatest perks of living in the shadow of Pikes Peak, but it’s a privilege that comes with some responsibility. “We like for the public to have some understanding of natural behaviors…
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Oh, baby: Birthing season brings responsibilities
June marks the height of birthing season for Colorado wildlife. Having a front row seat to watch nature renew itself is one of the greatest perks of living in the shadow of Pikes Peak, but it’s a privilege that comes with some responsibility. “We like for the public to have some understanding of natural behaviors…
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As bears emerge hungry, bill sets stiffer fines for negligent feeding
Black bears are emerging from winter dens across Colorado, and wildlife officials are encouraging residents to lock up garbage, remove bird feeders and eliminate other food sources before the animals learn that people mean easy meals. At the same time, the Colorado legislators on Tuesday passed a bill dubbed “Negligently Luring Bears” that would make…
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As bears emerge hungry, bill sets stiffer fines for negligent feeding
Black bears are emerging from winter dens across Colorado, and wildlife officials are encouraging residents to lock up garbage, remove bird feeders and eliminate other food sources before the animals learn that people mean easy meals. At the same time, the Colorado legislators on Tuesday passed a bill dubbed “Negligently Luring Bears” that would make…
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A perfect storm: Pine beetles thriving following warm, dry winter
The warmest winter in Colorado history could lead to record-breaking proliferation of a tiny insect, about the size of a grain of rice, that has killed millions of acres of trees across the Centennial State and contributed to the rapid spread of some of its largest wildfires, according to state officials. Mountain pine and spruce…
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A perfect storm: Pine beetles thriving following warm, dry winter
The warmest winter in Colorado history could lead to record-breaking proliferation of a tiny insect, about the size of a grain of rice, that has killed millions of acres of trees across the Centennial State and contributed to the rapid spread of some of its largest wildfires, according to state officials. Mountain pine and spruce…
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Wolf depredation payouts in Colorado reach double the funding
The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission approved more than $706,000 in wolf depredation claims for 2025 during its March meeting, an amount that exceeds the state’s annual wolf compensation fund by more than double. The commission also rejected another $53,611 in claims. But more claims are expected, based on comments from Colorado Parks and Wildlife…
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Wolf depredation payouts in Colorado reach double the funding
The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission approved more than $706,000 in wolf depredation claims for 2025 during its March meeting, an amount that exceeds the state’s annual wolf compensation fund by more than double. The commission also rejected another $53,611 in claims. But more claims are expected, based on comments from Colorado Parks and Wildlife…
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Mueller State Park: A guide to finding fall colors, wildlife, and more a short drive from Colorado Springs
Mueller State Park features “spring-fed meadows, diverse forests and impressive Pikes Peak granite formations.” Shaped by ancient geological forces like the uplift of Pikes Peak and volcanic action, the park offers more than 50 miles of hiking trails, as well as plenty of other opportunities for outdoor activities like camping and wildlife viewing. History of…