Tag: Hibernation
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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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Colorado Parks and Wildlife release of orphaned bear cubs into the wild ‘a big win’
During the summer months, five black bear cubs, likely born in January or February, were orphaned, their mothers euthanized after getting dangerously close to humans in the Pikes Peak region. On Thursday, after a period of rehabilitation, Colorado Parks and Wildlife released the young bears into the wild, hopefully to live long, healthy lives. “This…
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife release of orphaned bear cubs into the wild ‘a big win’
During the summer months, five black bear cubs, likely born in January or February, were orphaned, their mothers euthanized after getting dangerously close to humans in the Pikes Peak region. On Thursday, after a period of rehabilitation, Colorado Parks and Wildlife released the young bears into the wild, hopefully to live long, healthy lives. “This…
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Fat Bear Fall returns with a reminder to bear-proof homes
As summer winds down, Colorado black bears begin to ramp up their appetites, eating the 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 Wildlife…
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CPW warns of increased bear activity as they emerge from hibernation
Colorado Parks and Wildlife is reminding Coloradans to do their part to reduce the chances of conflict between bears and humans as the bears emerge from hibernation this spring and search for food. As of Thursday, CPW officials had already received reports of bear activity in 14 counties. Residents are asked to secure any and…
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CPW warns of increased bear activity as they emerge from hibernation
Colorado Parks and Wildlife is reminding Coloradans to do their part to reduce the chances of conflict between bears and humans as the bears emerge from hibernation this spring and search for food. As of Thursday, CPW officials had already received reports of bear activity in 14 counties. Residents are asked to secure any and…
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State warns of increased bear activity in urban areas as bears prepare for hibernation
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Coloradans might see more bear activity in urban areas as the animals hunt in preparation for hibernation, Colorado Parks and Wildlife warned Thursday. Bears will spend up to 20 hours a day trying to eat more than 20,000 calories, the announcement said. Some of this…
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CPW urges caution as bears begin emerging from hibernation in Colorado
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Colorado Parks and Wildlife is urging Coloradans to be on alert for bears as they begin emerging from hibernation. As the weather has started to warm up throughout the state, reports of bear sightings have begun to increase, said Steve McClung, assistant area wildlife manager…