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Wolf Info and Resource Links

The Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) provides the following links to existing wolf resources and information as a service to Colorado’s farmers and ranchers. Feedback from the agricultural community is always welcome. CDA staff regularly participate in numerous wolf-related group meetings to stay apprised of new developments. 

For more information please contact Wayne East, CDA Wildlife Programs Manager.

 

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Non-lethal Wolf Conflict Reduction Grant Program

CDA is working to help producers implement non-lethal wolf conflict reduction measures. Grants of up to $20,000 are available to Colorado livestock associations or other organizations that provide support to multiple producers.

 

Learn about the Non-lethal Wolf Conflict Reduction Grants 

Resources

Colorado Parks and Wildlife Wolf Information

People & Predators (CSU Extension)

Reducing Conflict with Grizzly Bears, Wolves, and Elk (A Western Landowners’ Guide)

Wolves on the Landscape - A Hands-on Resource Guide to Reduce Depredations (Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks, People and Carnivores, Wildlife Conservation Society)

Non-lethal predator conflict mitigation tools

CDA is conducting meetings across Colorado to help producers understand the non-lethal tools and deterrents available to them through the state. 

These meetings will include informational sessions on wolves and non-lethal predator deterrent methods as well as trainings on how to deploy different tools and techniques. The meetings are held in partnership with Colorado Parks and Wildlife, USDA-APHIS Wildlife Services, and CSU Extension. 

Meetings will include presentations on the following topics: 

  • Wolf 101 (scat/track, patterns, habituated meaning, etc.) 
  • Investigation, Necropsy and Site Assessments
  • Potential Funding Sources for Producers
  • Depredation Compensation Program 
  • Carcass Management 
  • Range Riding and Hazing
  • Fladry, Foxlights, Scare Devices, etc. 
  • Livestock Protection Dogs and Support Group
  • Potential of Drone Use and Ongoing WS Research

For more information about the specific trainings, please reach out to Dustin Schiflett

Upcoming meetings

Please join CDA, Colorado Parks and Wildlife, USDA-APHIS Wildlife Services, and CSU Extension at meetings in the following Colorado counties: 

  • Moffat County on Oct. 22 
  • Routt County on Oct. 23

Please confirm your attendance at the meetings below. 

Register for the training