Bears on the Rise in Colorado | Denver News

Bears are on the move in Colorado, sparking a wave of dangerous encounters as wildlife enters hyperphagia — a frantic feeding frenzy to pack on fat before winter. From Aspen to Steamboat Springs and Eagle-Vail, people are getting bitten or attacked after bears break into homes, swipe at them outside apartments, or even start kitchen fires. Climate stressors like drought, wildfires, and low snowpack are stripping away natural food sources, forcing bears into human neighborhoods where they’re drawn to easy meals like trash and pet food — eroding their fear of people. Officials warn that securing attractants, locking doors, and never feeding bears is critical to keeping both humans and wildlife safe. One bear even died trapped in an unlocked car — a grim reminder that prevention is key. 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/d825f46dcd424b97