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Coverage dated October 4, 2026

Halloween pumpkins could be a problem for Aspen bears

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This spooky season, bears don't need an invitation to trick or treat.

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  1. Summit Daily

    Keep pumpkins off the menu for Colorado bears this Halloween season (opens Summit Daily)

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    As bears across Colorado remain busy packing on pounds before winter, wildlife officials are urging residents to keep pumpkins off the menu. Colorado Parks and Wildlife issued a statement Friday, Oct. 2, asking residents to...

  2. KDVR Denver

    Scary tales of wildlife encounters has officials warning: Keep Halloween pumpkins inside (opens KDVR Denver)

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    Colorado wildlife officials are warning residents to keep their pumpkins inside this Halloween season, saying they could attract bears and other wildlife to homes.

  3. Aspen Times

    Halloween pumpkins could be a problem for Aspen bears (opens Aspen Times)

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    Aspen Times's feed description

    This spooky season, bears don't need an invitation to trick or treat.

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