Rick Spitzer special to the Daily
Vail’s first bear report of 2020 came on April 20 last year. The animals seem to be sleeping in a bit this year.
As of Tuesday, no bear sightings had been reported in Vail. But those reports are coming.
Brian Gadberry at the Vail Police Department said it may be a while before Vail’s first bear reports start to trickle in. But the animals are starting to stir in lower, warmer areas of Colorado.
“We’re starting to see them out and about,” Colorado Parks and Wildlife spokesperson Randy Hampton said.
In higher elevations, and places with more snow cover, Hampton said bears might wake up during a warm week, then head back to their dens until there’s more vegetation to eat.
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Looking to reach as many residents as possible, Colorado Parks and Wildlife plans on rolling out a new gray wolf reintroduction eNewsletter in the coming months in hopes of keeping people up-to-date and included in the reintroduction process.
“As the agency begins the planning and implementation process for reintroducing gray wolves to the state, we are dedicated to keeping the public informed and engaged throughout the process. This means frequent updates to our website, social media channels and this new eNews,” a CPW news release states.