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 Dustin Shiflett, Non-lethal Conflict Reduction Program Manager.
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Resources
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) Wolf Information
- Wolf Reintroduction in Colorado
- Living with Wolves brochure
- Wolf Depredation
- Gray Wolf Annual Report (April 1, 2023 – March 31, 2024)
- Wolf Activity Map
- Report a Wolf Sighting
- Sign up for CPW email updates
CPW's Wolf-Livestock Conflict Minimization Program Guide
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 Wolf Conflict Reduction Grant Program (closed)
This program is no longer accepting applications. If additional funding becomes available, the program page will be updated with new information.
Learn about the Non-lethal Wolf Conflict Reduction Grants
If you would like to receive information from CDA, including information about this grant program, please sign up for one of our newsletters, such as the Ag Connection or General Interest.
Non-lethal predator conflict mitigation tools
Understanding available tools
CDA is helping producers understand the non-lethal tools and deterrents available to them through the state.
If you are a Colorado livestock producer and need information on wolves and non-lethal predator deterrent methods, or training on how to deploy different tools and techniques, please contact Dustin Shiflett, Non-lethal Conflict Reduction Program Manager.
In 2024 and early 2025, CDA has held meetings in partnership with Colorado Parks and Wildlife, USDA-APHIS Wildlife Services, and CSU Extension. The meetings included presentations on the following topics:
- Wolf 101 (scat/track, patterns, habituation, 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 these topics, please reach out to Dustin Shiflett.
Upcoming meetings
CDA is partnering with Working Circle for a classroom clinic highlighting stockmanship practices that reduce wolf- livestock conflict risk while supporting resilient arid economically viable ranch operations.
Working Circle is hosting the following upcoming workshops:
May 19: Montrose, 8am - 5pm
- Location: Hampton Inn, 1980 N Townsend Ave, Montrose, CO 81401
- RSVPs recommended by May 9 to maddie@workingcircle.org
May 20: Gunnison, 8 am - 5 pm
- Location: Western Colorado University, Building: University Center, South Ballroom, Gunnison, CO 81230
- RSVPs recommended by May 9 to maddie@workingcircle.org
May 23 and 24: Del Norte, 8 am - 5 pm
- Location: Off Family Ranch, 10585 US Hwy 160, Del Norte, CO 81132
- RSVPs recommended by May 14 to keriboff@gmail.com
Carcass Management Best Practices
Animal carcasses can be attractants that lure in predators. Take a look at the Carcass Management Best Practices for Reducing Livestock Depredation flyer to learn how landowners can reduce interactions with predators.
