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flag Colorado saw a record 5,259 bear conflicts in 2025 due to poor trash management, despite abundant natural food.

flag Colorado reported a record-high 5,259 bear conflicts in 2025, the most since 2019, despite a dry start to bear season. flag Abundant fall foods like berries and nuts reduced conflicts in many areas, but poor trash management and attractants led to ongoing issues in Grand, Summit, and Steamboat Springs. flag Wildlife officials stress year-round precautions—securing trash, removing bird feeders, and locking vehicles—to prevent bears from becoming habituated to human food, which can lead to dangerous encounters or euthanasia. flag A $1 million grant program supports improved waste infrastructure statewide.

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