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wildlife safety
11 Porch Notes tagged “wildlife safety,” from counties across Colorado.
Outdoors and wildfire - Grand County
Grand County is moose country, and moose deserve real distance
Moose are common in the willows and wetlands of Grand County, and they can be dangerous up close, especially around dogs.
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 - Routt County
North Routt is moose country, and moose deserve a wide berth
The willow bottoms and forests of north Routt County around the Elk River and Steamboat Lake are good places to see moose, which are large and can be dangerous up close.
Read note ->Outdoors and wildfire - Chaffee County
Give moose room in Chaffee County's willows and high country
Moose live in the willow flats and high basins around Chaffee County, and they deserve more distance than they look like they need, especially around dogs.
Read note ->Outdoors and wildfire - Pitkin County
The Roaring Fork Valley is black bear country, so trash is the main issue
Aspen and the surrounding valley sit in prime black bear habitat, and the simplest way to avoid conflicts is keeping trash and food where bears cannot reach them.
Read note ->Outdoors and wildfire - Summit County
Spotting moose in Summit County's willows
Moose are a treat to see in the willow bottoms and high country around Summit County. They're calm but bold around people, so the plan is simple: enjoy them from a good distance, especially with dogs.
Read note ->Outdoors and wildfire - Montezuma County
Mesa Verde is rich with wildlife, and a little distance lets you enjoy it best
Mesa Verde National Park is alive with deer, coyotes, around 200 bird species, and reptiles, and giving wild animals space is the simple way to enjoy them well.
Read note ->Outdoors and wildfire - Pueblo County
Prairie rattlesnakes live in Pueblo County's grasslands and bluffs
The prairie rattlesnake is common in the lower country around Pueblo, including trails at Lake Pueblo, and a few calm habits keep encounters from becoming dangerous.
Read note ->Outdoors and wildfire - Larimer County
Moose live in the high country around Cameron Pass
The willow valleys near Cameron Pass and the Laramie River, in far western Larimer County, are moose country, and these large animals deserve more distance and caution than most people expect.
Read note ->Outdoors and wildfire - Hinsdale County
Moose now live in the high country near Lake City
Moose were brought to the upper Rio Grande region that includes Hinsdale County, and these large animals deserve plenty of space and quiet respect.
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