As a team with wide-ranging scientific capabilities, DDAR continues to work directly with decision makers for rapid response to both persistent and emerging infectious disease issues.

A mother bear that swiped at a woman in a Los Angeles suburb was euthanized, officials said Tuesday, after the bear's DNA was linked to a similar incident from last year.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife is creating a roster where individuals can sign up for a bison hunting license. Interested hunters can apply to be added to the list, which will only be used if management action -- such as preventing property of agricultural damage -- is required for wild bison that enter Colorado.