Whether we like it or not, wolves are back in Colorado.  Here are some resources from various sources that can help producers mitigate wolf-livestock conflict.

Non-Lethal Wolf Conflict Mitigation Tools

Carcass Management

• Carcass Management Tool Kit (WLA)
• CDA's Best Practices

Electric Fencing

• Electric Fencing Tool Kit  (WLA)

Range Riding

• Range Riding Tool Kit  (WLA)
• Range Rider Positions Available

Additional Resources

• Wolf-Livestock Conflict Minimization Program - Producer Guide (CPW)
• Non-Lethal Practices for Managing Carnivore-Livestock Conflicts (WLA)
• Colorado Wolf Restoration and Management Plan (CPW)
• Resource Guide to Reduce Depredation (CPW)
• Producer's Guide to Livestock Depredations (CPW)
• Depredation Compensation (CPW)
• Wolf Info and Resources (CDA)
• Wolf Management Insight from Idaho

Agency Contacts

Colorado Parks & Wildlife

• Wolf Depredation | Colorado Parks and Wildlife

Contact - Area 9 (Middle Park)
346 Grand County Road 362
Hot Sulphur Springs, CO 80451
970-725-6200

Colorado Department of Ag - Wolf Conflict Reduction Programs

• Range Rider Positions
• Wolf Resources/Workshops

Contact - Non-Lethal Conflict Reduction Program Manager:
Dustin Shiflett | (720) 902-1222
Dustin.Shiflett@state.co.us

USDA Wildlife Services

• Livestock Protection Dog Program
• Game Camera Loans

Contact - Non-Lethal Wildlife Specialist:
Lauren Emerick | (248) 819-1702
Lauren.Emerick@USDA.gov

Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS)

• RCPP - Regional Conservation Partnership Program (Deadline: 2/7)
• RCPP Webinar / Q&A

Contact - Area Resource Conservationist:
Stephen Jaouen | (970) 404-3443
Stephen.Jaouen@USDA.gov