Wildlife

Venison sandwiches coming to Arby’s in Cortez Limited-edition elk sandwich test-marketed in Colorado

Arby’s plans to wheel out venison sandwiches across the U.S. beginning Oct. 21.Arby’s Arby’s, the fast-food chain made for meat…

October 12, 2017

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Photo: Moose on the loose

Durango resident Peter Schertz caught a moose strolling through Pioneer Park on Thursday morning in northern Durango.Courtesy of Peter Schertz

September 21, 2017

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Photo: Front-row seats to the bear show

A babysitter and two kids watch as a bear and cub play in yard

September 18, 2017

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Durango residents face higher fines if a bear raids trash

Emergency ordinance will last 60 days

September 6, 2017

Local News

Business leaders want Mexican wolves in Grand Canyon area

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service via Associated Press FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. â€“ More than 60 business leaders have urged the federal…

August 30, 2017

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Durango may tighten penalty for bear-strewn trash

First warnings may be eliminated for residents who don’t secure trash

August 23, 2017

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Dolores passes law requiring bear-resistant trash cans

Penalty includes a fine of up to $499, possible jail time

August 15, 2017

Sports

Discarded fishing line kills osprey in northwest Colorado

Fishing line and sinkers are shown tangled in the leg of an osprey that was found dead on a creek…

August 14, 2017

Bear breaks into SUV, then takes it for a short drive

Subaru trashed in Durango neighborhood

August 4, 2017

Mancos elk ranch gets long-term protection

Conservation easement preserves agriculture, wildlife

August 4, 2017

Officials look to build more wildlife crossings in Colorado

FRISCO â€“ Data from a Colorado Department of Transportation roadkill survey says drivers in Colorado killed nearly 7,000 wild animals…

July 29, 2017

Input sought on San Luis Valley big-game management

du1-i-syn In response to public meetings held earlier this month, Colorado Parks and Wildlife is seeking public comments about big-game…

July 28, 2017

Return of the native Colorado River cutthroat trout

When complete, Hermosa Creek project will restore miles of habitat

July 26, 2017

Traps set for La Plata’s troublesome bears Animals that broke into homes most likely to be euthanized

A death sentence isn’t typically the penalty for breaking and entering, but that may be the punishment for a few…

July 4, 2017

Residents reminded to be wildlife-aware

Leave ‘abandoned’ wildlife alone and be moose, bear cautious

July 4, 2017

Tribal nations fight removal of grizzly protections

Leaders worry delisting could invite energy exploration

June 26, 2017

13 ticketed for trespassing in closed wildlife areas

Fewer officers results in less patrols, citations

June 6, 2017

Bear smashes heavy-duty coop, kills six chickens

Incident raises questions on Durango’s electric fence ban

May 17, 2017

Bear claws its way through vehicle in Forest Lakes subdivision

Bruin apparently became trapped inside Honda Pilot

May 15, 2017

Dove Creek farmer awarded $26,500 in damages from elk

CPW says elk herd caused 100 percent loss of crops

May 5, 2017

Goose nest in peril of rising Animas River waters

The water is rising and time is running out for a mother goose and her unhatched eggs precariously placed on…

April 25, 2017

Lawmakers give initial OK to raise hunting and fishing prices

Bill also would raise fines for poaching and entrance fees to state parks

April 19, 2017

Enviros sue Colorado, feds over predator plan

Bears, lions would be killed to boost mule deer numbers

April 12, 2017

Conservationists: Wild Jaguars can make U.S. comeback

Trail cameras capture images of 3 jaguars in Arizona

April 4, 2017