Snowshoe Hare

CPW website species information: Snowshoe Hare

Understanding and monitoring snowshoe hare​ density in Colorado is important because hares comprise 70% of the diet of the state-endangered, federally threatened Canada lynx. Forest management is an important driver of snowshoe hare density, and all National Forests in Colorado are required to include management direction aimed at conservation of Canada lynx and snowshoe hare.

Snowshoe Hare Research Projects:

• Influence of forest management on snowshoe hare density in lodgepole and spruce-fir systems in Colorado