Wolves

Non-lethal Wolf Conflict Reduction Training - Glenwood Springs

Tuesday, November 5, 2024, 10am - 2pm

A gray wolf stands in the middle of a grassy field, with words Non-lethal Wolf Conflict Reduction Training and the CDA logo Join CDA, Colorado Parks and Wildlife, APHIS Wildlife Services and Colorado State University Extension at an upcoming interagency training session.

Non-lethal Wolf Conflict Reduction Training - Craig

Tuesday, October 22, 2024, 10am - 2pm

Non-lethal Wolf Conflict Reduction Training - Steamboat Springs

Wednesday, October 23, 2024, 10am - 2pm

Wolf conflict reduction program hiring field specialists

The Colorado Department of Agriculture is hiring two field specialists to join the new Non-lethal Conflict Reduction Program designed to help livestock owners employ and properly use non-lethal deterrents against wolves. Qualified candidates can submit their applications through GovernmentJobs.com until September 19.

Wolf Conflict Reduction Grants Available to Colorado Ag Producer Groups

The Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) and Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) have developed a grant program to assist communities with implementing nonlethal wolf conflict reduction measures. The Non-lethal Wolf Conflict Reduction Grant Program will be administered by CDA staff with support from CPW.

Polis Administration Provides Additional Funding for Non-lethal Wolf Deterrents

The Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) and Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) are providing additional funding to the Middle Park Stockgrowers (MPSG) Association to continue supporting their community efforts of on-the-ground non-lethal predator deterrents.

CDA is extending the agreement with MPSG and, through collaboration with CPW, adding an additional $28,000 to support the association’s non-lethal deterrents plan, which includes a night time range rider to prevent wolf conflicts.

Middle Park Stockgrowers Receive Funding for Range Rider, Other Non-Lethal Deterrents

The Department of Agriculture (CDA) and Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) have partnered with the Middle Park Stockgrowers Association to get on-the-ground assistance to an area impacted by recent wolf depredation.

Historic Investment in Agriculture, CDA Approved in 2024/25 State Budget

Today, Governor Polis signed the Long Bill, sponsored by the Joint Budget Committee, which commits significant investments into programs and staff supporting agriculture across Colorado.

The state budget for Fiscal Year 2024/2025 includes a 13 percent increase in funding to the Department of Agriculture, to build out and add support to existing programs that are working to improve the agricultural industry in our state. Funding included in the Long Bill will support farmer-driven conservation efforts, emergency preparedness, renewable energy adaptation, and more.

Information Update on Range Riders, Budget Proposals to State Legislature to Assist Ranchers, Livestock Owners

Range riders are boots-on-the-ground support to livestock producers to help protect herds from wolves

Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) and the Department of Agriculture (CDA) provided information today on range riders and budget proposals to the state legislature to assist ranchers and livestock owners. CDA and CPW are working on a plan to get on-the-ground assistance within the next two weeks with range riders.