Wildlife managers estimate that Colorado has between 17,000 - 20,000 bears and the population is stable and growing. The black bear is the only species of bear in the state.

Colorado’s bear population is estimated between 17,000 and 20,000. The wildlife agency manages the species across four regions and 18 wildlife areas. Of these, the northwest region — specifically the ...

Two bear cubs get fresh start in wild after mom was struck by car, killed near Paonia 00:25. A Colorado wild animal rehabilitation organization released photos after two bear cubs were released to ...

Orphaned bear cub is all too eager to return to wilderness and takes ‘leap of faith’ from pickup truck during Colorado release, photos show.