Not true. Bears have prematurely ended several hikes on the CT that I am aware of. When bears become a problem they are destroyed. Incidents have occurred throughout the trail.
The number of Black Bears living in Colorado is estimated to be about 18,000 bears.
http://www.denverpost.com/outdoors/c...nts-challenges
Here are the statistics on bears that have died in recent years by means other than hunting statewide in Colorado.
YEAR |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
2009 |
2010 |
2011 |
2012 |
2013 |
NON-HUNT MORTALITY |
113 |
219 |
121 |
162 |
416 |
189 |
338 |
321 |
403 |
628 |
358 |
During this time span covered by the chart, 126 identified problem bears were killed in The Durango area alone (wildlife district. 15), and 165 were killed by cars.
It is so simple to not be a contributor to the issue. Secure your food by hanging it, using a cannister, or using a Ursack.