Colorado’s High Country Sees 4 Black Bear Attacks in August as Bear Activity Sets Records Amid Drought

Colorado’s High Country sees 4 black bear attacks in August as bear activity sets records amid drought

As Colorado’s extreme drought impacts black bears’ natural food sources, reports of human-bear interactions for the first 7.5 months of 2026 have already surpassed the total incidents last year — with bear activity only just reaching its annual peak.  This week, these reports have also included three attacks, a rare occurrence in Colorado. “This year, it’s not even that we are on track for a record year; it is a record year for the number of hum…

Two injured in separate bear attacks in Steamboat Springs, Aspen, as CPW warns of record bear activity

One bear was euthanized after the Aspen attack. Colorado Parks and Wildlife said drought and a lack of natural food are pushing bears closer to homes and people.

Bear attacks in Steamboat Springs, Aspen injure people

Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials are urging the public to secure attractants and remain alert following two separate bear attacks in Steamboat Springs and Aspen.