human-bear interactions

Black bears in Colorado's urban areas can stay awake year-round if unnatural food sources remain available. Do your part by keeping food sources like trash and bird seed secured all year long. (Photo courtesy of Colorado Parks and Wildlife.)

Humans must remain bear aware even as bear activity slows

Colorado Parks and Wildlife received 3,083 bear reports from April 1 through Oct. 1, 2023, a decrease from the 3,637 reports over the same timeframe the previous year. That number will continue to grow before bears slow their activity as the year comes to a close. Read More