Keeping Bears Wild and Safe
Together, we’re creating a network of communities across Colorado—all dedicated to preserving the welfare of bears and people.
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Proactive Management
Keeping bears out of town before they get into trouble.
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Collaboration
Establishing shared goals between community, government and state wildlife managers.
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Creative Solutions
Developing new and effective approaches for keeping bears out of town.
Newsletter
November 2022
November 2023
In the News: Annual Bear Reports
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2023 Bear Activity Report
Colorado saw fewer human-bear conflicts in 2023 due to good natural food production compared to recent years
February 26, 2024 -
2022 Bear Activity Report
Colorado Parks and Wildlife reports human and bear conflicts are on the rise across Colorado.
February 15, 2023
In the News: Human-Bear Conflict Reduction Grant
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2024 Human-Bear Conflict Reduction Grant Recipients Announced
Governor Polis and CPW announced the 2024 funding recipients.
AUGUST 22, 2024
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2023 Human-Bear Conflict Reduction Grant Recipients Announced
Working to Keep Communities Safe and Protect Colorado Wildlife
AUGUST 22, 2023 -
2022 Human-Bear Conflict Reduction Grant Recipients Announced
Governor Polis announces the first recipients of this annual grant..
JULY 15, 2022
In the News: Media coverage relating to bears
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Guest Opinion
Guest Opinion: Melinda Marquis
Avoid human-bear contact, get rid of your bird feeder
JULY 8, 2024 -
New CPW Director Announced
Governor Jared Polis announced the hiring of Jeff Davis as the new Director of CPW
APRIL 6, 2023 -
Aspen Bear Alliance
With the support of the Colorado Bear Coalition, the Aspen Bear Alliance has formed.
2/18/23 -
Guest Opinion
Guest opinion: Brenda Lee: Protecting bears and human safety is everyone’s responsibility
12/18/22 -
Why Is New Jersey Planning to Kill 20 Percent of Tagged Bears This Week?
12/5/22 -
David Neils discusses the importance of maximizing the health of Colorado’s black bears.
10/28/22 -
Colorado Bear Coalition hosts ‘town hall’ to explain bear killings
9/27/22 -
9 News
Conservationists supply needed drinking water to a popular bear watering hole to prevent them from coming into town.
9/16/22 -
CBS Denver News
Bears in Colorado segment with Colorado Bear Coalition.
9/13/22 -
Aspen Times highlights upcoming community meeting hosted by Colorado Bear Coalition
9/13/22 -
Editorial
Colorado Bear Coalition responds to recent killing of Aspen sow and cubs.
9/6/22 -
On August 21st, a sow and her 4 cubs were euthanized for entering a home in Aspen.
8/23/22 -
Colorado Bear Coalition works with residents and farmers to reduce attractants that are bringing bears into Longmont.
7/21/22