​Republican Rivers​​ 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]

​Republican Rivers​​ 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]

A deer in a field.

A deer in a field.

COUNCILS AND COMMITTEES

About this Committee

Historically the RRHPP has had very few game damage projects and has had an emphasis on improving habit at and distribution of big game species in t he area. The addition of the South Platte corridor to the committee’s boundary in 2015 greatly increased HPP’s ability to help reduce long-term game damage claims along the Platte River. The committee will continue to focus on improving wildlife habit at while reaching out to landowners and wildlife managers along the Platte River to try and lesson the impacts of game damage caused by deer. A livestock grower representative from the South Platte River was also added to help reach landowners in that area and provide perspective to the challenges that they face. The NRCS representative position went away due to the retirement of that individual. 

Operating guidelines have been established to help inform funding decisions and prioritization of projects. Budget guidelines show likely allocations of funds based on past projects. Budget allocations may change as new opportunities arise. The committee has identified current and foreseeable issues for the area and has specified project types and management strategies that are aimed at adapting to these issues in order to continue reducing wildlife conflicts and helping CPW in achieving game management objectives.

Committee Guidelines

  • District Wildlife Manager Involvement - Not required, but preferred.
  • 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

Josh Melby

  • Colorado Parks and Wildlife

Wade Smith

  • Livestock Grower

Clayt Cooper

  • Livestock Grower

VACANT

  • Sportsperson

Chris Craig

  • Livestock Grower

Upcoming Meetings

Feb

26

Republican Rivers HPP Meeting: February 26, 2025

Wednesday, Feb 26

420 E. 8th Ave

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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Jun

10

​Republican Rivers​​ HPP Meeting: June 10, 2020

Wednesday, Jun 10

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.​

Mar

11

​Republican Rivers​​ HPP Meeting: March 11, 2020

Wednesday, Mar 11

Bank of Colorado

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.​