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# Roaring Fork Valley Bear Coalition

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- [Living with Bears - Brochures by CPW](http://roaringforkbears.org/living-with-bears-brochures-by-cpw/) - Living with Bears: A Practical Guide to Bea​r Country Colorado is fortunate to have Linda Masterson, author of Living with Bears: A Practical Guide to Bear Country as one of our Bear Aware team volunteers. Please visit site​ for more information about this book and how to live responsibly in bear country. Camping and Hiking
- [Electrified Bear-Deterrent Mat](http://roaringforkbears.org/electrified-bear-deterrent-mat/) - We offer electrified bear-deterrent mats on a loaner basis. These mats are 2′ by 4′ and about 1/2 inch thick, weighing approximately 20-30 pounds. Electrified mats are easy to install. You just have to put the electric wire onto the energizer (very easy, just put the rings over the posts), plug the wires into the
- [As bears remain active in Aspen, BearWise highlights human responsibility](http://roaringforkbears.org/as-bears-remain-active-in-aspen-bearwise-highlights-human-responsibility/) - News | Oct 14, 2025 | Staff report | mail@aspentimes.com As bears move through Aspen and attempt to fatten up before winter, BearWise’s Communication Guide emphasizes community responsibility on the shared landscape. BearWise is a national program of the Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies of which Colorado Parks and Wildlife is a member. The program educates
- [Roaring Fork Valley to sponsor, represent at international bear coexistence workshop](http://roaringforkbears.org/roaring-fork-valley-to-sponsor-represent-at-international-bear-coexistence-workshop/) - News | Oct 8, 2025 | By River Stingray | rstingray@aspentimes.com Two Roaring Fork Valley locals have headed to Kalispell, Montana, from Oct. 5-9 to be part of an international workshop and discuss how to change the narrative around human-bear conflicts. The seventh international Human-Bear Conflicts Workshop, which occurs every three years, brings together wildlife managers,
- [Multiple ‘dumpster fails’ documented in downtown Aspen](http://roaringforkbears.org/multiple-dumpster-fails-documented-in-downtown-aspen/) - News | Aug 14, 2025 |River Stingray | rstingray@aspentimes.com It’s before 6 a.m. and Lara Xaiz, wildlife coordinator for the city of Aspen, is walking through an alley in downtown Aspen. This proactive patrol is something she does every morning, looking for violations of city codes for bear-resistant containers and evidence of bear intrusions into
- [Bear-Straps](http://roaringforkbears.org/bear-straps-2/) - D-Straps deter bears by retrofitting trashcans and are a great first step toward convincing bears to move along. These straps are designed to discourage bears by denying easy access to food. This reduces the likelihood of bears becoming habituated and increases the likelihood they will move on in search of natural foods. Bear straps are
- [How to stay bear aware in the Roaring Fork Valley](http://roaringforkbears.org/how-to-stay-bear-aware-in-the-roaring-fork-valley/) - Published by the Aspen Times, May 8, 2025Jaymin Kanzer As wildlife increasingly becomes more comfortable with urban areas and continues to find human food, the importance of bear safety is exponentially rising. Bears all over the state in spring are taking a big stretch and exiting their dens for the first time in 2025. Staying
- [Glenwood Springs — Wildlife protection — Ordinance N0. 10](http://roaringforkbears.org/glenwood-springs-wildlife-protection-ordinance-n0-10/) - ORDINANCE NO. 10 Series of 2024 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GLENWOOD SPRINGS, COLORADO, AMENDING SECTIONS 100.010.090 AND 100.010.100 OF THE GLENWOOD SPRINGS FOR ANIMAL AND WILDLIFE PROTECTION REGARDING TO SOLID WASTE COLLECTION the City of Glenwood Springs (“Glenwood Springs” or the “City”) is a home-rule municipality organized under Article XX of the Colorado
- [Eagle County — Wildlife Ordinance](http://roaringforkbears.org/eagle-county-wildlife-ordinance/) - BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERSCOUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO ORDINANCE NO. 07-001 AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE FEEDING OF WILDLIFE AND REGARDING WASTE DISPOSAL IN UNINCORPORATED EAGLE COUNTY WHEREAS, pursuant to C.R.S. §30-15-401, the Board of County Commissioners of Eagle County, Colorado is authorized to adopt ordinances related to mitigation of nuisances; and WHEREAS, the Board
- [Pitkin County – WILDLIFE PROTECTION](http://roaringforkbears.org/pitkin-county-wildlife-protection/) - Pitkin County Code – Title 6 – Health and Safety 6.44: WILDLIFE PROTECTION SECTIONS:6.44.010: DEFINITIONS6.44.020: REGULATIONS/STANDARDS6.44.030: ENFORCEMENT6.44.010: DEFINITIONS Wildlife – any animal, including but not limited to dogs, cats, skunks, squirrels, black bears, raccoons, coyotes, bobcats and foxes. Wildlife Proof Refuse Container (WPRC) – a fully enclosed container with a lid which is inaccessible to
- [Aspen — Wildlife Protection](http://roaringforkbears.org/aspen-wildlife-protection/) - CHAPTER 12.08. – WILDLIFE PROTECTION SEC. 12.08.010. – DEFINITIONS. The definitions and terms used in this Chapter are defined as follows: Attractant means any substance which could reasonably be expected to attract wildlife or does attract wildlife, including, but not limited to, food products, pet food, feed, compost containing fruit, grain, or salt but shall
- [Town of Snowmass Village - Wildlife Protection Plan](http://roaringforkbears.org/town-of-snowmass-village-wildlife-protection-plan/) - Chapter 7, Article VI – Ordinance 99-04 In effect annually from April 15 – November 15 Wildlife Protection Sec. 7-151. Definitions. (1) Wildlife means any medium to large size non-domestic mammal indigenous to the Town of Snowmass Village including but not limited to, black bear, mule deer, elk, raccoon, coyote, beaver, skunk, badger, bobcat, mountain
- [Ample bear calls locally in 2024](http://roaringforkbears.org/ample-bear-calls-locally-in-2024/) - Original Article | Mar 7, 2025 | by Josie Taris | Image by Jason Charme Frosty spring conditions pushed bears into town last year in search of food, which partially explains why the number of bear reports in the region led the state. But officials say conflicts fell below threshold goals. Colorado Parks and Wildlife
- [Roaring Fork Valley needs to consider bird feeders ‘bear feeders’](http://roaringforkbears.org/roaring-fork-valley-needs-to-consider-bird-feeders-bear-feeders/) - As published in the Aspen Times, Apr 3, 2025River Stingray. Removing bird feeders for bear season, along with other attractants, is critical to reducing local conflict It’s that time of the year again, when locals need to consider removing bird feeders as hungry bears come out of their winter slumber in search of food. By
- [Bear-Straps](http://roaringforkbears.org/free-bear-straps/) - D-Straps deter bears by retrofitting trashcans and are a great first step toward convincing bears to move along. These straps are designed to discourage bears by denying easy access to food. This reduces the likelihood of bears becoming habituated and increases the likelihood they will move on in search of natural foods. Bear straps are
- [Bears and humans: How they coexist in Aspen](http://roaringforkbears.org/bears-and-humans-how-they-coexist-in-aspen/) - Lack of wild food drives bears to urban areas in the valley at higher rates Oct 31, 2024, by Skyler Stark-Ragsdale Three bears perched 30 feet above the Aspen Pedestrian Mall on Wednesday morning, their claws latched tightly to the upper limbs of a cottonwood tree. The mother bear and two cubs joined a long
- [Register your fruit trees with UpRoot](http://roaringforkbears.org/uproot/) - UpRoot is a nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing agricultural surplus in Colorado and provides free gleaning services to farmers and homeowners. UpRoot offers a third of the picked produce to the fruit-tree stewards, a third is offered to volunteers, and the remainder is donated to local hunger-relief partners. In addition to supporting community members dealing
- [Bear-Resistant Containers (BRC)](http://roaringforkbears.org/bear-resistant-containers-brc/) - If you would like to purchase a BRC, we only ask that you cover the wholesale replacement cost of $490. Payments can be made via secure checkout through Clover. We have the following containers available: Kodiak KP95-HDLL fully automated bear resistant containers (IGBC certified)
- [Kohl: Would a statewide trash policy help reduce human-bear conflict?](http://roaringforkbears.org/kohl-would-a-statewide-trash-policy-help-reduce-human-bear-conflict/) - Opinion | Sep 24, 2024 The short answer is no, but this response deserves a complete explanation. Colorado has vast terrain and a variety of environments, as well as a wide range of community types within its borders. For the communities in bear-country, more help is needed to support residents than those who live in
- [We sent straps to Montana](http://roaringforkbears.org/that-time-we-sent-bear-resistant-straps-to-montana/) - Andrea Baratte, from Bozeman, MT is a Guide Yellowstone Adventure Tours, and he had a bit of a bear problem. He contacted us and we sent him our D-straps. The videos below are the results. Spoiler alert! The straps won! http://roaringforkbears.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/287896b24fbc4f9c9f24032c1ef3f2ba.mov Order straps today!
- [Bear Necessities Campaign](http://roaringforkbears.org/bear-necessities/) - Join the Bear Necessities Campaign and be a part of the solution! Join us as a NeighBEARhood ambassador and pledge your commitment to reducing human-black bear conflicts in our community. By taking this pledge, you’ll not only help to promote a safe and healthy environment for both bears and humans, but you’ll also gain access
- [Kohl: Bear incident in Willits could have been prevented](http://roaringforkbears.org/kohl-bear-incident-in-willits-could-have-been-prevented/) - Opinion | Sep 16, 2024 | The Aspen Times Early reporting could have prevented this tragic incident. The heartbreaking shooting of a mother bear in Willits, which orphaned her two cubs, was entirely preventable. This tragedy could have been avoided if residents had notified Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) or the Roaring Fork Valley Bear
- [Roaring Fork Bears Door Hangers](http://roaringforkbears.org/roaring-fork-bears-door-hangers/) - Download:IF YOU SEE A BEARAVOID ATTRACTING BEARSSI VE UN OSOEVITE ATRAER A LOS OSOS Give the bears a hand!
- [Bear in mind](http://roaringforkbears.org/bear-in-mind/) - Opinion by Elizabeth Key; originally published in The Sopris Sun, September 4, 2024 As a Colorado native, I have traditionally bristled at the comparison of nuisance bears to overgrown city rats. Nestled in the White River National Forest, I see myself more like Goldilocks living in the bears’ home. I estimate five bears are habitating
- [Bird Houses — Not Feeders](http://roaringforkbears.org/feed-birds-not-bears-2/) - In the fall of 2022, we made recommendations to BSA Aspen Troop 201, as an Eagle Scout project for Boy Scouts and Cub Packs, living in Bear Prime Black bear habitats, crafting nesting boxes and bird shelters instead of putting out bird feeders from April till late November. Providing a little water, like a small
- [Save me](http://roaringforkbears.org/save-me/) - Protecting lives of black bears by working on proactive measures to prevent and reduce negative bear-human conflicts. Implementing innovative ways and solutions to get the public more engaged to coexist peacefully with our beautiful black bears. Since we have the privilege to live in prime black bear habitat, it is up to us to fundamentally change our behavior towards bears and
- [Stopping bears at the door](http://roaringforkbears.org/stopping-bears-at-the-door/) - Austin Corona, Aspen Daily News Staff Writer | July 11, 2024 The Roaring Fork Valley Bear Coalition is loaning electrified “bear-deterrent mats” to valley residents struggling with repeated ursine intrusions. The volunteer-based nonprofit coalition, which works to reduce human-bear conflicts, loans the mats free of charge. Users place the black and silver devices in front
- [Our Straps Win Again!](http://roaringforkbears.org/our-straps-win-again/) - Video from Jim Durocher, the inventor of our straps:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ro8G8YI7A8o
- [Bear Info Links](http://roaringforkbears.org/bear-info-links/) - Expert Bear Advice BearWise helps people live responsibly with black bears. BearWise® is the black bear program you can trust for sound information and smart solutions that help homeowners, businesses and communities coexist with bears. Visit BearWise.org to download free handouts, order BearWise materials and learn how you can help keep bears wild. The Southeastern Association
- [Out on a Limb, by Benjamin Kilham (Author)](http://roaringforkbears.org/out-on-a-limb/)
- [Florida black bear loses against bear retrofitted can](http://roaringforkbears.org/small-fl-black-bear-very-persistent-but-retrofit-trash-can-wins-again-long-video-hope-she-learned/)
- [Bear Spray](http://roaringforkbears.org/bear-spray/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_uxRc9HumA&t=13shttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNJZNVxlnbA&t=63s To purchase please use the contact form below and we will reach out to you. Make a Donation
- [Blaster Siren](http://roaringforkbears.org/mega-blast-siren/) - The Blaster Siren is a rechargeable personal audio deterrent that is an excellent alternative to traditional air horns. The siren produces 122dB of sound which is ideal for deterring wildlife. Excellent for job sites, outdoor enthusiasts, and property owners. The device is water resistant and includes a strap for easy accessibility. The siren can be
- [How to safely deal with bears that will help both you and the bear](http://roaringforkbears.org/how-to-safely-deal-with-bears-that-will-help-both-you-and-the-bear/) - Apr 9, 2024 | Katherine Tomanek​ | Post INDEPENDENT Bears are starting to wake up and wander the mountains and forests looking for food after hibernating for the winter, and this can make them dangerous. Daniela Kohl started the Roaring Fork Valley Bear Coalition in 2019. She’s been advocating for bears and knowledge about the
- [Feed Birds — NOT Bears](http://roaringforkbears.org/feed-birds-not-bears/) - It is easy to invite birds to your garden without attracting bears. Birds are attracted by natural food, shelter, water and safe nesting sites. Native plants and flowers are proven food and shelter sources for birds. Better still, native plants will attract more bird species to your yard and are more likely to thrive than
- [Bear Alert Signs](http://roaringforkbears.org/bear-alert-signs/) - NEED ALERT SIGNS? CONTACT US!
- [Pitkin County was busy with bear calls in 2023](http://roaringforkbears.org/pitkin-county-was-busy-with-bear-calls-in-2023/) - Scott Condon, Aspen Daily News Staff Writer Pitkin County led Colorado’s 64 counties by far in 2023 for bear reports and instances where bruins got into trash in 2023, according to a report released by Colorado Parks and Wildlife on Monday. There were 429 bear reports logged in Pitkin County in 2023. That ranged from
- [With incidents up in 2023, Aspen bear coalitions working to educate public](http://roaringforkbears.org/with-incidents-up-in-2023-aspen-bear-coalitions-working-to-educate-public/) - Julie Bielenberg | jbielenberg@aspentimes.com Bear Vault in action Courtesy photo Tourists have arrived in Aspen for the summer. Second homeowners are back wiping down the patio chairs and firing up the grills. You know who else is back? The bears, big time. The Roaring Fork Valley has two bear coalitions working toward creating a safer
- [Draft plan considers doubling annual bear deaths](http://roaringforkbears.org/draft-plan-considers-doubling-annual-bear-deaths/) - In response to the rising incidence of local human-bear conflicts, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is pursuing an updated management plan for populations in the Roaring Fork and Eagle River valleys. The public has until Nov. 10 to weigh in on two proposed alternatives. The first maintains the current level of black bear hunting opportunity,
- [Bear Deterrents](http://roaringforkbears.org/bear-deterrents/) - Irresponsible behavior endangers not just bears — the safety of humans is a factor too. While it is well known in the Roaring Fork Valley that we provide trash can straps, we thought we would cover other bear proofing methods and bear safety measures here. Do-It-yourself Trash CAN Modifications Frequently Asked Questions What is “IGBC
- [Bear Biology — Spring 2023](http://roaringforkbears.org/bear-biology-spring-2023/) - Daniella Kohl | INTERNATIONAL BEAR NEWS | SPRING 2023 4-Strap-Design: Important Preventive Step Band-aids have been around for a long time, they are inexpensive, they work, and they start a healing process. That’s the metaphor I used when I started the Roaring Fork Valley Bear Coalition on the Colorado western slopes, and I continue to
- [The bears are back in town](http://roaringforkbears.org/the-bears-are-back-in-town/) - Story by Megan Tackett | Aspen Daily News Editor | October 2, 2022 Previous Next Matt Yamashita, area wildlife manager for Colorado Parks and Wildlife, came to the Pitkin County Library on Thursday to talk about bears, but he knew he was walking into a proverbial lion’s den. Of the roughly 40 community members and
- [Bear Straps](http://roaringforkbears.org/bear-straps/) - We offer bear straps to retrofit your existing trashcan into a bear-resistant one! We will retrofit your existing trash cans with bear resistant straps or we can send you a kit to do it yourself. *Disclaimer: Before installation please contact your refuse hauler, as additional fees may apply. Retro-fitting trashcans with our straps are great deterrent
- [Pauline S. Schneegas Wildlife Foundation received a bear](http://roaringforkbears.org/pauline-s-schneegas-wildlife-foundation-received-a-bear/) - PSSWF received our first bear cubs of the season a few weeks ago. Bear conflicts are likely to be high this year, so please do your part by keeping bear attractants like trash, pet foods, bird feeders, and human food out of their reach! Help keep bears from being orphaned, hit by cars, relocated (which
- [Large Florida Bear Testing A Retrofitted Trash Can](http://roaringforkbears.org/large-florida-bear-testing-a-retrofitted-trash-can/) - Make a Donation
- [How to make most trashcans bear resistant](http://roaringforkbears.org/how-to-make-most-trashcans-bear-resistant/) - MAKE A DONATION
- [Staying Safe in Bear Country](http://roaringforkbears.org/staying-safe-in-bear-country/) - Make a Donation
- [Out on a Limb, by Benjamin Kilham](http://roaringforkbears.org/out-on-a-limb-by-benjamin-kilham/) - What Black Bears Have Taught Me about Intelligence and Intuition Hardcover Forward by Temple Grandin In Out on a Limb, Ben Kilham invites us into the world he has come to know best: the world of black bears. For decades, Kilham has studied wild black bears in a vast tract of Northern New Hampshire woodlands.
- [What the Bears Know, By Steve Searles and Chris Erskine](http://roaringforkbears.org/what-the-bears-know/) - How I Found Truth and Magic in America’s Most Misunderstood Creatures―A Memoir by Animal Planet’s “The Bear Whisperer” The incredible story of how one man went from a hired hunter to becoming one of America’s top champions for this iconic animal. In this wondrous and eye-opening exploration, Steve Searles, the renowned and respected “Bear Whisperer”
- [Watch the Bear: A Half Century with the Brown Bears of Alaska, by Derek Stonorov](http://roaringforkbears.org/watch-the-bear-a-half-century-with-the-brown-bears-of-alaska/) - Derek Stonorov has spent the better part of fifty years watching brown bears as a research scientist and guide in some of Alaska’s most beautiful wild places. As a dyslexic kid who was more interested in hunting and cars than academics, he managed to collect objective data as well as make observations and insights about
- [Momma bear, four cubs put down after breaking into Five Trees home](http://roaringforkbears.org/momma-bear-four-cubs-put-down-after-breaking-into-five-trees-home/) - A family of bears were euthanized following a home break-in near Maroon Creek Road. Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) authorities euthanized a mother bear and her four cubs Sunday after determining they posed a neighborhood threat and could not be rehabilitated or relocated successfully, an official confirmed Tuesday. The five bears were put down after
- [New Castle woman attacked by bear early Wednesday morning](http://roaringforkbears.org/new-castle-woman-attacked-by-bear-early-wednesday-morning/) - A New Castle woman taking out her dog in her backyard was attacked by a black bear early Wednesday morning, a town administrator confirmed. The New Castle Police Department and Colorado Parks and Wildlife responded to the report of the attack at the Castle Valley Ranch neighborhood shortly after 2 a.m. The woman was injured
- [Bears charge humans near pile of corn on Aspen yard](http://roaringforkbears.org/bears-charge-humans-near-pile-of-corn-on-aspen-yard/) - While community members, Colorado Parks and Wildlife staff, municipal and county agencies as well as bear coalitions gathered at Pitkin County Library to discuss human-bear conflict solutions on Tuesday evening, two black bears were reportedly bluff charging pedestrians in an Aspen neighborhood. CPW officers received a call during the town-hall meeting where they were discussing
- [CPW officers report second bear attack in New Castle this year](http://roaringforkbears.org/cpw-officers-report-second-bear-attack-in-new-castle-this-year/) - CPW: Incident shows importance of being ‘bear aware’ Colorado Parks and Wildlife officers are still looking for a bear that attacked a man at his home just outside New Castle over the weekend. “This is an unfortunate reminder that we need to be vigilant and ‘bear aware’ at all times,” Area Wildlife Manager Kirk Oldham
- [The trouble with co-existing: How a bad food year causes human bear conflicts to increase — Aspen Times](http://roaringforkbears.org/the-trouble-with-co-existing-how-a-bad-food-year-causes-human-bear-conflicts-to-increase-aspen-times/) - Most of the brightly-colored leaves in the high country have fallen off the trees and blanketed Aspen’s streets and sidewalks, signaling a change of seasons. With winter looming, black bears are desperately bingeing on anything they can find — from the last of the berries to trash in neighborhood dumpsters — to fuel themselves for
- [Kohl: We can do better for bears — Aspen Times](http://roaringforkbears.org/kohl-we-can-do-better-for-bears-aspen-times/) - After attending the most recent public meeting about bears in our community, we hope that there are three resolves that community members and visitors to our community will be willing to make: Change the focus of the dialogue from blaming others (people and organizations) to developing momentum for each of us to commit to change
- [This is Fat Bear Week 2022 — vote for your favorite until Oct. 11](http://roaringforkbears.org/this-is-fat-bear-week-2022/) - While the black bears of Aspen are hunting for berries, garbage and even piles of corn in local neighborhoods, the brown bears of Katmai National Park in King Salmon, Alaska, are stuffing themselves with salmon, as if preparing for the annual Fat Bear Week Contest. The contest takes place in Alaska, but fans stretch all
- [Best love for bears is tough love](http://roaringforkbears.org/best-love-for-bears-is-tough-love/) - Opinion by Daniela Kohl. Roaring Fork Valley Bear Coalition | June 15, 2023 A bear peers from a tree during one of the nearly 5,000 bear reports that Colorado Parks and Wildlife personnel responded to in 2020. Jason Clay/Colorado Parks & Wildlife Bears are out of hibernation and starting to wander. You might wonder, “How
- [Aspen’s bear traffic up a third in early going this year](http://roaringforkbears.org/aspens-bear-traffic-up-a-third-in-early-going-this-year/) - JULIE BIELENBERG jbielenberg@aspentimes.com July 23, 2023 The prolonged snow meant a late start to the bear season in the Roaring Fork Valley, but bear calls are up from last year at this time. “At the Aspen Police Department, for the year to date (as of mid-July), we have received 99 bear calls to our dispatch
- [DIY options: trash can retrofitting](http://roaringforkbears.org/diy-options-trash-can-retrofitting/) - For more information on our bear strap kits, click here.
- [The International Human-Bear Conflicts Workshop](http://roaringforkbears.org/the-international-human-bear-conflicts-workshop/) - RFVBC is a proud sponsor/exhibitor. We will have an exhibitor table to share our experiences and successes via our local grassroots bear protection efforts.
- [One of Us, by Barrie K Gilbert](http://roaringforkbears.org/one-of-us-by-barrie-k-gilbert/) - Barrie Gilbert’s fascination with grizzly bears almost got him killed in Yellowstone National Park. He recovered, returned to fieldwork and devoted the next several decades to understanding and protecting these often-maligned giants. Gilbert has spent thousands of hours among wild grizzlies in Yosemite and Yellowstone national parks, Alberta, coastal British Columbia, and along Brooks River
- [Speaking of Bears, by Rachel Mazur](http://roaringforkbears.org/speaking-of-bears-by-rachel-mazur/) - The Bear Crisis and a Tale of Rewilding from Yosemite, Sequoia, and Other National Parks by Rachel Mazur. The history, compiled from interviews with over 100 individuals, of how Yosemite, Sequoia, and Kings Canyon National Parks, all in California’s Sierra Nevada, created a human-bear problem so bad that there were eventually over 2,000 incidents in
- [Bear Poster](http://roaringforkbears.org/bear-poster/) - Download the PDF of this poster here. MAKE A DONATION
- [In the Company of Bears, by Benjamin Kilham](http://roaringforkbears.org/bear-books-by-benjamin-kilham/) - Benjamin Kilham is a woodsman and naturalist who over the past twenty-five years has discovered and then field-tested a new, exciting wildlife biology. Ben Kilham is New Hampshire’s only licensed bear rehabilitator. He found himself spending the winter with 27 lively and orphaned cubs a huge jump from the three to five he typically sees.
- [Among The Bears, by Benjamin Kilham](http://roaringforkbears.org/among-the-bears-by-benjamin-kilham/) - Benjamin Kilham is a woodsman and naturalist who over the past twenty-five years has discovered and then field-tested a new, exciting wildlife biology. Ben Kilham is New Hampshire’s only licensed bear rehabilitator. He found himself spending the winter with 27 lively and orphaned cubs a huge jump from the three to five he typically sees.
- [Talking with Bears, by G.A. Bradshaw](http://roaringforkbears.org/talking-with-bears/) - Conversations with Charlie Russell Since white settlement of North America, Grizzly Bears have been feared as unpredictable, dangerous misfits. This image has led to their near extinction. Now, formerly a stronghold for trophy hunting, British Columbia banned Grizzly hunting and established the first Grizzly Bear wilderness sanctuary. Charlie Russell was a chief architect of
- [Living With Bears Handbook, by Linda Masterson](http://roaringforkbears.org/living-with-bears-handbook-expanded-2nd-edition/) - Living with Bears has been the ultimate guidebook to living smart, staying safe and sharing space with bears for more than a decade. The revised and expanded 2nd edition, Living with Bears Handbook, has been fully updated and is easier to use than ever. It’s packed with practical information, useful tips, inspiring success stories
- [Bear Attacks:  Their Causes and Avoidance by Stephen Herrero](http://roaringforkbears.org/bear-attacks-their-causes-and-avoidance-by-stephen-herrero/) - Alan Precup disappeared while backpacking in the Alaskan wilderness. Days later, searchers found his campsite. In the bushes about 150 feet away, they found Precup’s bare skeleton, one intact hand, and both feet, still booted. In his camera were the exposed frames of the bear that killed him. Chris Dunkley and three friends were hiking
- [Coalición local se dedica a proteger a los osos](http://roaringforkbears.org/coalicion-local-se-dedica-a-proteger-a-los-osos/) - Puedes imaginar que para un oso hambriento, que sale de la hibernación o se prepara para dormir durante el invierno, las tentaciones de la civilización son difíciles de resistir. Con el aumento de la población humana en el oeste, la expansión urbana avanza cada vez más en el territorio de los osos, lo que conlleva
- [Colorado coalition aims to protect bears](http://roaringforkbears.org/colorado-coalition-aims-to-protect-bears/) - “Flowerpot Cub” is a source of inspiration for the Colorado Bear Coalition. The cub survived last summer’s Cameron Peak Fire, the largest recorded wildfire in Colorado’s history, and was rehabilitated over winter by CPW. Photo by Chuck Clausen at McC Ranch in Loveland. One can imagine that for a hungry bear, emerging from hibernation or
- [PSSWF helps bear cubs hibernate](http://roaringforkbears.org/psswf-helps-bear-cubs-hibernate/) - It’s the time of year again when bears are supposed to go into hibernation. Sometimes the long journey back to what should come naturally for them starts in Silt, at the Pauline S. Schneegas Wildlife Foundation (PSSWF). Director Nanci Limbach, who named PSSWF for her wildlife-loving grandmother, is one of about 20 rehabilitation specialists licensed
- [Does a Bear Think in the Woods?](http://roaringforkbears.org/does-a-bear-think-in-the-woods/) - Turns out animal intelligence is not so different from our own. In March 1996, state wildlife officials delivered three orphaned black bears to Ben Kilham’s door in Lyme, New Hampshire. Just seven weeks old, they weighed no more than four pounds apiece. They should have been inside their mother’s den, in the warmth between womb
- [What CPW Steamboat has to say](http://roaringforkbears.org/what-cpw-steamboat-has-to-say/) - Every week we get multiple calls from people in Steamboat wanting us to relocate a bear. Relocating a bear is a last resort for us and here is why: 1. We have no place to put them where they will not get into trouble again, or just return to where we moved them from. There
- [Our Mission](http://roaringforkbears.org/our-mission/) - Our mission is protecting lives of black bears by working on proactive measures to prevent and reduce negative human-bear conflicts. We are constantly working on innovative methods and solutions to get the public more engaged to peacefully coexist with our beautiful black bears. Since we have the privilege to live in prime black bear habitat, it is up
- [The Pauline S. Schneegas Wildlife Foundation](http://roaringforkbears.org/the-pauline-s-schneegas-wildlife-foundation/) - The Pauline S. Schneegas Wildlife Foundation in rural Garfield County is a local bear and wildlife rehabilitation center. They primarily support Garfield, Mesa, Pitkin, Eagle, and Rio Blanco counties,but also take in wildlife from all over the state for care and rehabilitation. Make a Donation
- [KDNK community access radio](http://roaringforkbears.org/kdnk-community-access-radio/) - Listen to Daniela Kohl talk about Colorado bears on KDNK’s Everything Under The Sun. Make a Donation
- [Hibernation not far off; more bruins emerging](http://roaringforkbears.org/hibernation-not-far-off-more-bruins-emerging/) - As the late-summer and early fall “bear season” draws near, experts are stepping in to offer support and tips to the community before visitations become a regular occurrence. Sightings of bruins are expected to be no less common this fall than in other years, and Colorado Parks and Wildlife is encouraging the community to stay
- [Letter to the Editor - September 7, 2022](http://roaringforkbears.org/letter-to-the-editor-september-7-2022/) - Editor: When newspapers write about bears getting into another house or residence, we don’t always know the whole story. Sadly, many homeowners and visitors are fascinated with seeing bears so close and they mistakenly think the bears are domesticated in some way. It is time to wake up and accept the fact that we live

## Pages

- [HELP US KEEP BEARS WILD](http://roaringforkbears.org/) - Saving our Bears One Trash Can At A Time The Roaring Fork Valley Bear Coalition, a proactive volunteer-based non-profit, is dedicated to reducing human-bear conflicts over a 50-mile corridor. Our citizen groups respond to community needs by reducing attractants, educating residents, and working alongside stakeholders: CPW, municipalities & trash-haulers to achieve common community goals, enforcement, and actions
- [IF YOU SEE A BEAR...](http://roaringforkbears.org/if-you-see-a-bear/) - Report Bear Activity Stay calm and DO NOT run or play dead. Speak to the bear in a calm assertive voice. Slowly back away – make sure you are in safe area and that the bear has an escape route. It is illegal to harass wildlife and punishable by fine in the State of Colorado.
- [Saving Bears One Trash Can At A Time](http://roaringforkbears.org/save-our-bears/) - BECOME A VOICE FOR BEARS! HELP US KEEP BEARS AND WILDLIFE WILD: Because we have the privilege to live in a prime black bear habitat, it is up to us to fundamentally change our behavior towards bears. Protecting the lives of black bears by working on proactive measures is the most effective way to prevent
- [Get Involved](http://roaringforkbears.org/get-involved/) - Want to help our Valley Bears? There are multiple ways you can get involved! Here are just a few: Donate Get social Register your fruit trees Donate By donating you can help cover the costs for bear straps, door hangers, informational posters for neighborhoods with recurrent bear issues, whistles for hikers, and educational materials from
- [About](http://roaringforkbears.org/who-we-are/) - Roaring Fork Valley Bear Coalition, a 501(c)(3) proactive volunteer-based non-profit, is dedicated to reducing human-bear conflicts over a 50-mile corridor. Our Mission At the Roaring Fork Valley Bear Coalition, our mission is to safeguard both people and black bears by promoting proactive strategies to prevent and reduce human-bear conflicts. We encourage communities to adopt best
- [Accessibility statement](http://roaringforkbears.org/accessibility-statement/) - Accessibility Statement for https://roaringforkbears.org Roaring Fork Valley Bear Coalition is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards. Conformance status The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) defines requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities.
- [Our Board](http://roaringforkbears.org/board/) - Daniela Kohl Daniela Kohl gained valuable experience working with a Florida bear protection group, where she learned how raising awareness and using bear-resistant trash containers can reduce and prevent human-bear conflicts. She started Roaring Fork Bears in 2019, focusing on innovative solutions for better coexistence with black bears. The organization connects and partners with local
- [Our Mission](http://roaringforkbears.org/our-mission/) - Our mission is protecting lives of black bears by working on proactive measures to prevent and reduce negative human-bear conflicts. We are constantly working on innovative methods and solutions to get the public more engaged to peacefully coexist with our beautiful black bears. Since we have the privilege to live in prime black bear habitat,
- [Thank you for Reaching out!​](http://roaringforkbears.org/bear-strap-message-response/) - If you’re in the Roaring Fork Valley region, we would love for you to consider making a difference with a suggested gift of $25. For those out of the area, please a set of straps through gifting our nonprofit $25 to cover the cost of supplies and shipping. Your generosity will help provide bear-resistant cans,
- [Report Bear Activity](http://roaringforkbears.org/report-bear-activity/) - Reasons to report a bear sighting: Presence on Busy Trails: Bears spotted on popular hiking or biking trails can pose a safety risk to the public. Hanging Out in the Garden: Bears attracted to gardens may pose a risk to pets and people and could return frequently if not deterred. Please note that if a
- [Bear Report Received](http://roaringforkbears.org/bear-report-received/) - Thank you so much for submitting your report on bear activity! We deeply appreciate your help in keeping our community safe. Rest assured that your report has been received and our team will work to thoroughly assess the situation. You can expect to hear back from us soon. Thank you again for your vigilance and
- [Contact Us](http://roaringforkbears.org/contact/) - Or call direct at (305) 710-2977‬.
- [Embed Link](http://roaringforkbears.org/embed-link/)
- [NeighBEARhood Ambassador Toolkit](http://roaringforkbears.org/become-a-neighbearhood-partner/neighbearhood-ambassador-toolkit/) - Thanks for signing up to become a NeighBEARhood Ambassador! This free Ambassador Toolkit will help you spread the word to your friends, family, and community about the Bear Necessities Campaign, which is helping us keep both the bear and human community in our area safe. Ambassador Downloads Action Items Action Items for Stakeholders Multimedia Toolkit
- [Newsletter](http://roaringforkbears.org/newsletter/) - First name or full name Email NeighBEARhood Partner General List Privacy Policy
- [Privacy Policy](http://roaringforkbears.org/privacy-policy/) - Privacy Policy Last updated: September 28, 2022 This Privacy Policy describes Our policies and procedures on the collection, use and disclosure of Your information when You use the Service and tells You about Your privacy rights and how the law protects You. We use Your Personal data to provide and improve the Service. By using
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## My Templates

- [Bear Activity Button](http://roaringforkbears.org/?elementor_library=bear-activity-button) - Report Bear Activity
- [Our Board](http://roaringforkbears.org/?elementor_library=our-board) - Daniela Kohl Daniela Kohl gained valuable experience working with a Florida bear protection group, where she learned how raising awareness and using bear-resistant containers can reduce and prevent human-bear conflicts. She started Roaring Fork Bears in 2019, focusing on innovative solutions for better coexistence with black bears. The organization connects and partners with local governments
- [Default Kit](http://roaringforkbears.org/?elementor_library=default-kit)
- [Bear Straps](http://roaringforkbears.org/?elementor_library=bear-straps)
- [Elementor Archive #6467](http://roaringforkbears.org/?elementor_library=elementor-archive-6467)
- [Donate Button](http://roaringforkbears.org/?elementor_library=donate-button) - Give the bears a hand!
- [Bear-ier Solutions](http://roaringforkbears.org/?elementor_library=bear-ier-solutions) - Purchase Direct Bear-ier Solutions manufactures electrified mats.
- [To purchase form subhead](http://roaringforkbears.org/?elementor_library=to-purchase-form-subhead) - To purchase please use the contact form below and we will reach out to you.
- [BRC button](http://roaringforkbears.org/?elementor_library=brc-button) - Bear Resistant Containers
- [Consider BRC](http://roaringforkbears.org/?elementor_library=consider-brc) - Please consider getting a Bear Resistant Container
- [Book commission disclaimer](http://roaringforkbears.org/?elementor_library=book-commission-disclaimer) - The Roaring Fork Valley Bear Coalition does NOT receive commissions on the books listed on this site. These suggested books are a collection of expert information about bears. It is our hope to pass bear knowledge onto our community so that we can all peacefully coexist with the bears that share our beautiful mountain home.
- [Author Bio Heading](http://roaringforkbears.org/?elementor_library=author-bio-heading) - Author Bio
- [Strap form](http://roaringforkbears.org/?elementor_library=strap-form)
- [Lyn](http://roaringforkbears.org/?elementor_library=lyn) - Lyn is a public educator and has been a teacher or principal long enough to teach children of her first students. She has been involved with Scouts, BSA serving in many positions from local units to national positions and is currently the Three Rivers District Chair. Lyn is a published author with books or articles
- [trash strap videos](http://roaringforkbears.org/?elementor_library=trash-strap-videos) - Playlist 6 Videos Adding resistance to most trash cans bear resistance 9:14 Large FL Bear testing one of our retrofitted trash cans Small FL black bear, very persistent but retrofit trash can wins Protect Bears, Lock Your Trash 3:17 How to Bear Proof Your Trash Can 5:17 How To Make Most Trash Cans Bear Resistant
- [My Mountain Waste disclaimer](http://roaringforkbears.org/?elementor_library=my-mountain-waste-disclaimer-2) - ATTENTION MOUNTAIN WASTE CUSTOMERS: We CANNOT give you our FREE STRAPS. Mountain Waste has requested that we cease and desists from giving our free straps to their customers. This hauler maintains that the reason is that these straps are not IGBC Certified. Please note the Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee does NOT test using Black Bears,
- [My Mountain Waste disclaimer](http://roaringforkbears.org/?elementor_library=my-mountain-waste-disclaimer) - ATTENTION MOUNTAIN WASTE CUSTOMERS: We CANNOT give you our FREE STRAPS. Mountain Waste has requested that we cease and desists from giving our free straps to their customers. This hauler maintains that the reason is that these straps are not IGBC Certified. Please note the Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee does NOT test using Black Bears,
- [Privacy Policy Link](http://roaringforkbears.org/?elementor_library=privacy-policy-link) - Privacy Policy
- [maisha](http://roaringforkbears.org/?elementor_library=maisha) - Edit Duplicate Remove We make your vision come true. We are marketing specialists, designers, developers and entrepreneurs that are dedicated to create digital solutions to every of your branding needs, including PR, content marketing and social media solutions. Edit Duplicate Remove Sign up Edit Duplicate Remove Take a tour Edit Duplicate Remove Fast and easy
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