{"id":84758,"date":"2026-06-25T19:49:14","date_gmt":"2026-06-25T19:49:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/armytimes\/uncategorized\/2026\/06\/25\/hungry-bears-are-heading-to-fort-carson-this-summer\/"},"modified":"2026-08-08T17:43:38","modified_gmt":"2026-08-08T17:43:38","slug":"hungry-bears-are-heading-to-fort-carson-this-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/armytimes\/news\/your-army\/2026\/06\/25\/hungry-bears-are-heading-to-fort-carson-this-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"Hungry bears are heading to Fort Carson this summer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A dry winter, ravenous hunger and accessible trash have drawn <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarytimes.com\/news\/your-military\/2026\/04\/20\/two-soldiers-injured-in-bear-encounter-in-alaska\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"\" title=\"https:\/\/www.militarytimes.com\/news\/your-military\/2026\/04\/20\/two-soldiers-injured-in-bear-encounter-in-alaska\/\">bears<\/a> to Fort Carson, Colorado, where officials have received 23 reported bear <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarytimes.com\/off-duty\/military-culture\/2025\/11\/05\/japan-deploys-troops-to-counter-surge-in-bear-attacks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"\" title=\"https:\/\/www.militarytimes.com\/off-duty\/military-culture\/2025\/11\/05\/japan-deploys-troops-to-counter-surge-in-bear-attacks\/\">sightings<\/a> just this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The real number, they believe, is likely much higher. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Capt. Robert Look Jr., chief of conservation law enforcement for Fort Carson, said low snowpack, a condition called seasonal hyperphagia \u2014 where an animal\u2019s insatiable urge to eat overrides a natural fear of humans \u2014 and loose garbage have made conditions tempting for bears to head towards the Army post. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cRecent mild winters and low snowpack have depleted natural food sources \u2014 berries, acorns and plants \u2014 at higher mountain elevations,\u201d Look said. \u201cThis forces hungry bears down into lower elevations, such as Fort Carson and Colorado Springs, to search for food.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nearby Cheyenne Mountain State Park is home to many black bears and contributes to the sightings, he said, but human behavior also makes a difference. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cUnsecured garbage, pet food left outdoors and bird feeders represent highly concentrated, easy-to-access calories for a foraging bear,\u201d Look said, adding, \u201ca bear\u2019s nose is nearly 100 times more sensitive than a human\u2019s, allowing them to detect these items from miles away.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most of the bears have been sighted in housing areas on the west side of Highway 115 and at the installation\u2019s controlled access points. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"394\" height=\"408\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/9756607.jpg.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-111342\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/9756607.jpg.jpg 394w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/9756607.jpg.jpg?resize=290,300 290w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 394px) 100vw, 394px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A black bear enjoys the shade while sitting in a tree on Fort Carson. Capt. Robert Look Jr., chief of conservation law enforcement, reminds residents that bears are exceptionally good climbers and that climbing a tree is not an effective way to avoid a bear. (Fort Carson Public Affairs Office)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Officials urged residents to remain calm and contact Fort Carson dispatch if they encounter a bear. Personnel should identify themselves to the bear by speaking in a \u201clow and steady voice,\u201d and use their arms \u2014 or any clothing \u2014 to make themselves seem bigger, the base said, and back away slowly. Do not try to take a selfie, the base implored.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fort Carson also advised against running, yelling, approaching or making direct eye contact with the hungry animals, as bears can move at speeds between 30-35 miles per hour \u2014 much faster than most humans can run. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They also recommended washing trash containers with ammonia or bleach to remove or reduce the food smells that may tempt bears. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Carrying bear spray as a deterrent can also be lifesaving, and Col. Erik Oksenvaag, Fort Carson\u2019s garrison commander, encouraged everyone to be \u201cbear aware.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cParents, talk to your kids about what to do if they see a bear on post, and when in doubt, let dispatch know if you think you\u2019ve seen one roaming around the installation,\u201d he said in a June statement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fort Carson\u2019s warning comes months after two soldiers were seriously injured in a bear attack during a land navigation exercise at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. 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