White River National Forest reports spike in bear activity near Aspen

White River National Forest reports spike in bear activity near Aspen

White River National Forest is experiencing a rise in black bear incidents as drought conditions impact the species’ natural food sources and reports spike across Colorado.  “Once black bears get a food reward from humans, they associate humans with food and can become aggressive,” said Jessica Ilse, wildlife biologist with the national forest’s Aspen-Sopris and Dillon ranger districts, in a news release. “Don’t underestimate black bears’ abilit…