​​Mount Blanca​ Habitat Partnership Program

CPW Committee

Mission & Purpose:

The purpose of the Habitat Partnership Program (HPP) is to reduce wildlife conflicts, particularly those associated with forage and fences, to assist Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) in meeting game management objectives, to assist with private land conservation efforts, and enhance migratory corridors. HPP efforts are primarily aimed at agricultural operators, and focus on problems and objectives for deer, elk, pronghorn and moose.​

Contact:

​Kimberly Berscheid

719-227-5221 

[email protected]

​​Mount Blanca​ Habitat Partnership Program

Mission & Purpose:

The purpose of the Habitat Partnership Program (HPP) is to reduce wildlife conflicts, particularly those associated with forage and fences, to assist Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) in meeting game management objectives, to assist with private land conservation efforts, and enhance migratory corridors. HPP efforts are primarily aimed at agricultural operators, and focus on problems and objectives for deer, elk, pronghorn and moose.​

Contact:

​Kimberly Berscheid

719-227-5221 

[email protected]

COUNCILS AND COMMITTEES

About this Committee

The Mount Blanca Committee area is comprised of large areas of contiguous private lands, which poses unique issues and conflicts with wildlife. The committee area has undergone changes to big game habitat and distribution. This has occurred as a result of precipitation and weather deviations and changes in agricultural production and land use. In the past, the committee has implemented some unconventional ideas and methods in order to resolve these issues as they arise. The committee will continue to monitor and adapt to these changes. 

This committee and it's plan focuses on assisting CPW managers in working with federal land managers, owners of large private ranches, subdivision homeowner associations, and agricultural producers. We consider the goals, objectives and mandates of each of these entities when assisting with developing solutions and strategies to provide adequate habitat, reduce conflicts, and provide quality opportunities for sportspeople within the MBHPP area.

Committee Guidelines

  • District Wildlife Manager Involvement - Required.
  • Agricultural Status - Not required.
  • Hunting Access - Not required, but preferred.
  • Meeting Attendance - Not required; however, if the applicant will not be present, it is suggested that the DWM or a representative attend to present.

Meet the Committee

Brian Bechaver

  • Colorado Parks and Wildlife

Alvin Kunugi

  • Livestock Grower

Scott Nilson

  • Bureau of Land Management

Roy Oliver

  • Livestock Grower

Mike Maldonado

  • Sportsperson

Shane Lancaster

  • Livestock Grower

Ty Benally

  • US Fish & Wildlife Service

Upcoming Meetings

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Past Meetings

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Jul

14

​​Mount Blanca​ HPP Meeting: July 14, 2020

Tuesday, Jul 14

The purpose of the Habitat Partnership Program (HPP) is to reduce wildlife conflicts, particularly those associated with forage and fences, to assist Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) in meeting game management objectives, to assist with private land conservation efforts, and enhance migratory corridors. HPP efforts are primarily aimed at agricultural operators, and focus on problems and objectives for deer, elk, pronghorn and moose.​

Jun

3

​​Mount Blanca​ HPP Meeting: June 3, 2020

Wednesday, Jun 3

The purpose of the Habitat Partnership Program (HPP) is to reduce wildlife conflicts, particularly those associated with forage and fences, to assist Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) in meeting game management objectives, to assist with private land conservation efforts, and enhance migratory corridors. HPP efforts are primarily aimed at agricultural operators, and focus on problems and objectives for deer, elk, pronghorn and moose.​

Jan

30

​​Mount Blanca​ HPP Meeting: January 30, 2020

Thursday, Jan 30

The purpose of the Habitat Partnership Program (HPP) is to reduce wildlife conflicts, particularly those associated with forage and fences, to assist Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) in meeting game management objectives, to assist with private land conservation efforts, and enhance migratory corridors. HPP efforts are primarily aimed at agricultural operators, and focus on problems and objectives for deer, elk, pronghorn and moose.​

Jan

22

​​Mount Blanca​ HPP Meeting: January 22, 2020

Wednesday, Jan 22

Baca National Wildlife Refuge

The purpose of the Habitat Partnership Program (HPP) is to reduce wildlife conflicts, particularly those associated with forage and fences, to assist Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) in meeting game management objectives, to assist with private land conservation efforts, and enhance migratory corridors. HPP efforts are primarily aimed at agricultural operators, and focus on problems and objectives for deer, elk, pronghorn and moose.​