Colorado created a $1 million grant program to help communities reduce conflicts between people and black bears. Most encounters occur when bears access unsecured trash, birdseed, or outdoor food.

More bears will soon be emerging from hibernation and on the lookout for food. Photo courtesy Colorado Parks and Wildlife In the days and weeks ahead, more Colorado bears will be waking from their ...

From Louisiana’s symbolic black bear comeback to Colorado’s million-dollar push to prevent conflicts, human-bear relationships are evolving in surprising ways. Around the world, some bear species are ...

Black bears in Colorado are drawn to trash, bird feeders, and pet food. Learn how to protect your home and prevent conflicts ...

Less than 2% of reported bear encounters in 2025 resulted in the animal being euthanized by the agency. Human-related food sources like trash and bird seed were linked to about 75% of property damage ...

Residents of Colorado’s mountain communities know the sound of a nighttime bear visit. Trash cans clatter across driveways, porch railings shake, and a heavy animal may test a car door in search of ...