Northwest Colorado​ 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:

Kayla Friedrich

970-200-6391

[email protected]

Northwest Colorado​ 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:

Kayla Friedrich

970-200-6391

[email protected]

COUNCILS AND COMMITTEES

About this Committee

The Northwest Colorado Habitat Partnership Program Committee (NWCOHPP) vision is to work cooperatively with landowners and local, state and federal agencies to establish strategies to resolve immediate fence, water and forage conflicts caused by big game; and to develop and implement long-term strategies that resolve conflicts while maintaining healthy sustainable rangelands. In addition to resolving wildlife conflicts, HPP is also statutorily directed to "assist the division in meeting game management objectives..."

The NWCOHPP feels strongly in the idea of working as a partnership with other entities and landowners. The committee would also like to encourage people to leverage the monies available in order to implement as many projects as possible. For that reason, the committee will generally partner on all approved projects on a 50/50 basis including in-kind, non-monetary, contributions. We also require each participating landowner or agency to submit a completed application prior to considering proposed projects.

Committee Guidelines

  • District Wildlife Manager Involvement - Required.
  • Agricultural Status - A minimum of 160 acres is required.
  • Hunting Access - Not required.
  • Meeting Attendance - Required.
  • Water Projects - Must include a copy of water permits in application.

Meet the Committee

Seth Schwolert

  • Colorado Parks and Wildlife

Sean Durham

  • Livestock Grower

Jill Carlson

  • Bureau of Land Management

Gary Visintainer

  • Livestock Grower

Toni Toelle

  • Sportsperson

Chad Green

  • Livestock Grower

Curtis Keetch

  • US Forest Service

Upcoming Meetings

Apr

3

Northwest Colorado HPP Committee: April 3, 2025

Thursday, Apr 3

Craig Chamber of Commerce

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.​

Past Meetings

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Dec

3

Northwest Colorado HPP Committee: December 3, 2024

Tuesday, Dec 3

Craig Chamber of Commerce

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.​

Jul

31

Northwest Colorado HPP Committee: July 31, 2024

Wednesday, Jul 31

Craig Chamber of Commerce

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

Northwest Colorado HPP Committee Meeting: June 3, 2024

Monday, Jun 3

Craig Chamber of Commerce

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.​

Apr

2

Northwest Colorado HPP Committee Meeting: April 2, 2024

Tuesday, Apr 2

Craig Chamber of Commerce

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.​

Dec

21

​Northwest Colorado​ HPP Meeting: December 21, 2023

Thursday, Dec 21

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.​

Oct

20

​Northwest Colorado​ HPP Meeting: October 20, 2023

Friday, Oct 20

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.​

Sep

21

​Northwest Colorado​ HPP Meeting: September 21, 2023

Thursday, Sep 21

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.​

Aug

28

​Northwest Colorado​ HPP Meeting: August 28, 2023

Monday, Aug 28

Chamber of Commerce

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.​

Jul

6

​Northwest Colorado​ HPP Meeting: July 6, 2023

Thursday, Jul 6

Chamber of Commerce

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.​