With bear season hitting in Colorado, it’s important to know what to do if you run into one of the creatures, whether it be on a hike or even in your own backyard. Here are seven things not to do if you do run into one: 1. Panic Remain calm and take a look at your surroundings. You’ll want to know if there’s any babies around that a mama bear might be protecting, and you’ll want to gather people around you if at all possible as bears avoid groups of humans. 2. Run Don’t run! Bears will only see this as an opportunity to chase you. Instead, remain calm and plant your... Read More

Bears have been spotted in populated areas of Boulder, prompting the city to issue a warning to residents and visitors about their presence. Bears have been spotted south of Arapahoe Road in the Hill, Table Mesa, Martin Acres, and Chautauqua neighborhoods. Wildlife officers have already relocated one female bear, and the city is alerting residents on how to prevent bears from entering the city. According to Colorado Parks and Wildlife, allowing bears to eat trash and garbage causes serious problems for both people and bears. Bears are willing to work hard to get at trash and garbage, and they return... Read More