Mission Statement:

In 2017, 30 Black Bears were euthanized in the Pike Peak Region, because they were attracted to trash and other edibles, often left outside at night. Place garbage outside ONLY on trash collections day (per city law) or use a bear proof container. Let's get 30 deaths down to zero-soon!

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Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
Council of Neighbors and Organizations (CONO)
City of Colorado Springs
Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Many Neighbors and Volunteers

Monday, March 4, 2019

Two Young Black Bears Roaming Breckenridge During Hibernation Months

CPW officials say bears are not “true” hibernators and wake up often during the winter. The bears hibernate because of the lack of food. “The response to hibernate is based on the availability of food. Where is the food coming from? Trash and garbage. This is something we’re seeing a lot of,” officials told CBS4.  Watch it on CBS4


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Location: Breckenridge, CO 80424, USA