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Elk
CPW website species profile: ElkElkserve as one of Colorado’s most ecologically and economically important mammals. Therefore, it is critical that wildlife managers have the information and tools they need to properly manage elk populations. This…
Evaluating Solutions to Reduce Elk and Mule Deer Damage to Agriculture
Led ByHeather Johnson, Matt Hammond, Patt Dorsey,Kurt VerCauteren (USDA National Wildlife Research Center), Justin Fischer(USDA National Wildlife Research Center), W. David Walter (USDA National Wildlife Research Center), and Charles Anderson (USDA…
Developing Cost-Effective Strategies for Managing Moose in Colorado
Led ByEric Bergman
Study AreaNorthwest Colorado (Rabbit Ears mountain range); Northeast Colorado (Laramie River drainage); Southwest Colorado (Upper portions of the Rio Grande River and near Lake City)
Project StatusCompleted
Research…
Moose
CPW website species profile: MooseAfter successful reintroduction efforts,Colorado’s Shiras moosepopulation exceeds 2,000 animals statewide. With stable to increasing and spatially expanding populations, moose can now be hunted in the state during…
Evaluating Effects of Sport-hunting on a Mountain Lion Population
Led ByKen Logan
Study AreaUncompahgre Plateau
Project StatusCompleted
Research Objectives
To test biological assumptions used by CPW to manage mountain lion populations with recreational hunting.
To examine effects of sport-hunting on lion…
Mountain Lion Demographics and Human Interactions Along the Urban-Exurban Front Range
Led ByMat Alldredge
Study AreaBoulder and Jefferson Counties
Project StatusCompleted - Read theJune 2016Wildlife Research Report.
Research Objectives
To assess mountain lion population demographics, movements, habitat use, prey selectivity…
Using Non-Invasive Genetic Sampling to Estimate Mountain Lion and Bobcat Abundance, Age Structure and Diet
Led ByMat Alldredge
Study AreaBoulder, Jefferson, Gilpin and Larimer counties
Project StatusCompletedResearch Objectives
To develop and test non-invasive genetic sampling techniques.
To collect population data on mountain lions and…
Mountain Lion
Mountain lions, also known as cougars or pumas, reign as Colorado's largest cat. However, in recent years, human and mountain lion interactions have increased, prompting research projects focused on testing potential management solutions and…