Hungry Bears Are Entering Western Homes in Record Numbers—And Peak Feeding Season Is Just Starting
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August 29, 2026
Colorado has logged more than 7,000 bear sightings in 2026, while New Mexico and Utah report record or near-record bear deaths. Drought, scarce wild food and unsecured human food are driving a dangerous late-summer collision.