The CPW Mammals Research section was established in 1961 with a goal of conducting quality research to provide reliable and current information for wildlife management and conservation that continues to this day. Their research focuses on Colorado\u2019s wild mammals and their habitats in a constantly changing and increasingly human-dominated landscape. This research helps to ensure that functional ecosystems continue to exist to benefit current and future citizens of Colorado and the nation.<\/p>\r\n
Mammals research at Colorado Parks and Wildlife is disseminated through journals and reports<\/a>, news releases<\/a>, the CPW website<\/a>, video, brochures, and fact sheets<\/a>, etc. <\/p>\r\n The CPW Research Library organizes and makes available much of the mammals research at CPW. The library's databases and e-journals support agency research. For more information on library resources see Mammals Research @ CPW Library<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n In the 1960s and 1970s, the Mammals section was a big game research section with a primary focus towards deer, elk, antelope and bighorn sheep and these species respective range-habitat issues. Reflecting broadening agency responsibilities, the spectrum of the section in the early 1980s widened to include large carnivores and threatened species. During this time, the section's size of staff and diversity of projects necessitated two research leaders to oversee Cervid and Non-Cervid research programs within the Mammals section. In the 1990s, the section returned to having one research leader.<\/p>\r\n Over the decades, much of the research conducted by the Mammals Research section was funded by federal aid through wildlife restoration Pittman-Robertson Funds and CPW game cash funds. More recently, funding also includes donations from Great Outdoors Colorado, the private business sector and private individuals through agency-sponsored programs. <\/p>\r\nHistory<\/h2>\r\n
\u200bFormer Research Leaders<\/h3>\r\n
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Former Researchers<\/h3>\r\n
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