Bear Activity Soars in Colorado | Colorado Springs News

Bears are on the move in Colorado this year—with over 6,000 reports already, nearly double last year’s pace and heading toward the highest ever since digital records began in 2019. The southeast region, including Colorado Springs, is hit hardest as drought, wildfires, and low snowpack strip bears of their natural food sources. Now in hyperphagia, these hungry giants are spending up to 20 hours a day foraging, leading to dangerous encounters—including attacks in Steamboat Springs and Aspen, and even a tragic death after a bear got trapped in a car. You can help: secure trash, remove bird feeders, feed pets indoors, clean grills, lock doors, and alert neighbors. When outdoors, stay aware, keep dogs leashed, camp away from brush, carry bear spray (but don’t use it near your tent), and never approach or feed bears. If one gets too close or enters your home, call 911 immediately. CPW is hosting free outreach events this weekend in Monument, Teller, Huerfano, and Pueblo counties, plus regular sessions at Bear Creek Nature Center in Colorado Springs—don’t miss them. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6ac7c6256cc9e6a1