Bear sighting reports decreased during the pandemic, but CPW still stresses the importance of being bear aware Colorado Parks and Wildlife. and last updated 2021-07-15 17:24:00-04 DENVER â A yearling female who had a chicken feeder stuck around her neck was freed after two bystanders managed to get her up a tree before Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) rangers could remove the bear and release it back into the wild. While black bear sightings are a regular occurrence this time of year as they hunt for food in preparation for winter hibernation, the sighting in Boulder County is another reminder that living, playing or visiting Colorado bear country requires being bear aware.