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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…
Benjamin Wasserstein, Database Analyst/Manager
Benjamin WassersteinResearch & Species Conservation Database Analyst / Manager
Responsibilities
Provide data management, database development, and technical/analytical support for the Mammals Research, Avian Research, Wildlife Health, and…
Shane Frank, Wildlife Research Scientist
Current or Recent Research Projects
Bobcat Ecology and Management
Bobcat ecology
Where do bobcats occur?
Determining where bobcats select habitats and resources
What do bobcats eat?
Spatial and temporal variation in prey…
Rachel Smiley, Wildlife Research Scientist
Current Research Projects
Elk Abundance
Development and validation methods to estimate abundance of elk
Areas of Interest and Expertise
My research focuses on understanding the drivers of population dynamics of ungulates, with an…
Evaluating Factors Influencing Elk Recruitment in Colorado
Led By:
Nathaniel Rayl, Mat Alldredge, and Chuck Anderson
Study Areas
Bear’s Ears elk herd (DAU E-2)
Trinchera elk herd (DAU E-33)
Uncompahgre Plateau elk herd (DAU E-20)
Project Status
Ongoing
Research Objectives
To estimate calf and…