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bear aware
7 Porch Notes tagged “bear aware,” from counties across Colorado.
Outdoors and wildfire - Jefferson County
In the Jeffco foothills, bears follow the food you leave out
Black bears are part of life in Jefferson County's foothills, and most conflicts trace back to trash, bird feeders, and pet food, so securing attractants matters.
Read note ->Outdoors and wildfire - San Miguel County
Black bears live around Telluride, and trash is the thing that gets them killed
Black bears are common around Telluride and Mountain Village, where unsecured trash drives most conflicts, and local bear-resistant container rules carry fines.
Read note ->Outdoors and wildfire - Archuleta County
In Pagosa Springs bear country, trash is the real issue
Archuleta County is black bear country, and most human-bear conflicts trace back to unsecured trash and other attractants rather than to aggressive bears.
Read note ->Outdoors and wildfire - Boulder County
In the Boulder foothills, bears follow the trash
Black bears are common where Boulder County meets the mountains, and most conflicts trace back to trash and other food smells, so securing attractants is part of living here.
Read note ->Outdoors and wildfire - Summit County
Securing your trash is the main job of living with bears in Summit County
Black bears are part of life around Breckenridge and Summit County, and most conflicts trace back to unsecured trash, which is why securing food and garbage is both smart and often required.
Read note ->Outdoors and wildfire - Teller County
Teller County is black bear country, and trash is the trigger
The forests around Woodland Park, Divide, and Florissant are black bear habitat, and securing trash, bird feeders, and food is the main way to keep bears wild and out of trouble.
Read note ->Outdoors and wildfire - Eagle County
In Eagle County, securing trash is the heart of living with black bears
Black bears are common in Eagle County's valleys, and most conflicts trace back to food and garbage, so securing trash and removing attractants is the main way residents and bears stay out of trouble.
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