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Since 1996, millions of acres of Colorado forests have fallen victim to bark beetle infestations. This unusual epidemic has prompted CPW to focus research efforts on how wildlife are responding to these outbreaks. Bark Beetle Research…

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…

Led by Eric VanNatta, Nathaniel Rayl, Eric Bergman, Joe Holbrook Study AreasBear’s Ears elk herd (DAU E-2) Project StatusOngoing Research Objectives To estimate the distribution of human recreation during four time periods relevant to adult…

CPW website species information: Snowshoe HareUnderstanding and monitoring snowshoehare​density in Colorado is important because hares comprise 70% of the diet of the state-endangered, federally threatened Canada lynx. Forest management is an…

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…

Led By Eric Bergman, Nathaniel Rayl Study Areas Avalanche Creek elk herd (DAU E-15) Bear’s Ears elk herd (DAU E-2) Project Status: Ongoing Research Objectives To assess how elk respond to human recreation To evaluate the influence of…

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…

Wildlife Researcher, Ungulates/Carnivores Current or Recent Research Projects ​Evaluating Factors Influencing Elk Recruitment in Colorado Assessing Responses of Elk to Human Recreation in Colorado Spatiotemporal Effects of Human Recreation on…

CPW website species profile: Mule Deer Mule deer​populations in Colorado have shown dramatic fluctuations since the 1960s. Beginning in the 1990s, some western Colorado mule deer herds demonstrated the most recent decline. As such, CPW focused…

Led ByMat Alldredge​ Study AreaBoulder and Jefferson Counties Project StatusCompleted - Read the​June 2016Wildlife Research Report​.​ Research Objectives To assess mountain lion population demographics, movements, habitat use, prey selectivity…