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North Park​ Habitat Partnership Program

CPW Committee

Mission & Purpose:

The North Park Habitat Partnership Program committee (NPHPP) continues to be concerned with establishing short-term management actions to resolve immediate fence and forage conflicts caused by big game and to identify adaptive, long-term strategies that resolve those impacts. The committee strives for healthy and sustainable rangelands as well as assisting Colorado Parks and Wildlife in achieving big game management objectives.

The committee works in a historic agricultural area and deals with the typical issues of hunting access, refuges or limited hunting access and elk damages to stackyards. However, the North Park area is currently facing new issues involving Greater Sage Grouse, oil and gas exploration and development plus increased public recreation demands.

Contact:

Kayla Friedrich

970-200-6391

[email protected]

North Park​ Habitat Partnership Program

Mission & Purpose:

The North Park Habitat Partnership Program committee (NPHPP) continues to be concerned with establishing short-term management actions to resolve immediate fence and forage conflicts caused by big game and to identify adaptive, long-term strategies that resolve those impacts. The committee strives for healthy and sustainable rangelands as well as assisting Colorado Parks and Wildlife in achieving big game management objectives.

The committee works in a historic agricultural area and deals with the typical issues of hunting access, refuges or limited hunting access and elk damages to stackyards. However, the North Park area is currently facing new issues involving Greater Sage Grouse, oil and gas exploration and development plus increased public recreation demands.

Contact:

Kayla Friedrich

970-200-6391

[email protected]

Participate in the Program

    Getting Started

    Contact Your Local DWM

    Before submitting an application, contact your local District Wildlife Manager (DWM) or the appropriate HPP administrative staff to discuss your proposed project. If you are unsure who your DWM is, the HPP admin for the committee in your project area can assist. Committee members value DWM involvement in project proposals.

    Committee Guidelines
    • District Wildlife Manager Involvement - Not required, but preferred.
    • Agricultural Status - Not required.
    • Hunting Access - Not required, but preferred.
    • Meeting Attendance - Required.
    Submit a Project

    Submit a Project

    Fill out the HPP project application thoroughly. Most committees require supporting documentation such as maps, itemized material lists or contractor quotes, seed mixes, photos, or other materials that help clarify the scope and goals of the project.

    Your DWM and HPP Administrative Assistant can help you complete an HPP project application and schedule you to present your proposal.

    The following items should be included with your proposal:

    • Maps of the project area.
    • Photographs.
    • Material quotes.
    • Contractor bids.
    • Any required permits

    Committee Discretion

    Committees maintain flexibility in decision-making. They may choose not to fund a project, adjust the level of funding, or request modifications to improve project outcomes, efficiency, or long-term success.

    Participant Commitments

    Whenever possible, applicants should plan to attend the committee meeting where their project is located. This provides an opportunity to present the proposal and respond to any questions or concerns from committee members. Committee meeting dates and locations are listed on their respective committee pages.

    Meet the Committee

    Jacob Way

    • Colorado Parks and Wildlife

    Jim Baller Jr.

    • Livestock Grower

    Anna Gubbins

    • Bureau of Land Management

    Adam VanValkenburg

    • Livestock Grower

    Vacant

    • US Fish and Wildlife Service

    Blaine Evans

    • Livestock Grower

    VACANT

    • US Forest Service

    Todd Peterson

    • Sportsperson

    Upcoming Meetings

    Feb

    2

    North Park HPP Meeting: February 2, 2026

    Monday, Feb 2

    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.
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    Past Meetings

    3 results

    Mar

    31

    North Park​ HPP Meeting: March 31, 2025

    Monday, Mar 31

    River Rock Cafe

    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.​
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    Feb

    24

    North Park HPP Meeting: February 24, 2025

    Monday, Feb 24

    460 Main Street

    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.​
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    Aug

    30

    North Park​ HPP Meeting: August 30, 2024

    Friday, Aug 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.​
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