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South Park 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]
South Park 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 vision of the SPHPP committee is to establish short-term management strategies to resolve immediate fence and forage conflicts caused by big game; and to identify adaptive, long-term management strategies that improve habitat, support healthy and sustainable rangelands, and assist CPW in achieving game management objectives.
The South Park HPP committee area has seen many changes to wildlife habitat as a result of population growth, expansion of recreation, and subsequent habitat fragmentation. The committee will continue to monitor and adapt to these changes. OperaThe 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 to achieve game management objectives.
Committee Guidelines
- District Wildlife Manager Involvement - Required.
- Agricultural Status - Required.
- Hunting Access - Required.
- 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
Brance Anderson
- Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Dave Gottenborg
- Livestock Grower
Christine Cloninger
- Bureau of Land Management
Webb Smith
- Livestock Grower
Allen Kerby
- Sportsperson
John Woodward
- Livestock Grower
VACANT
- US Forest Service
Featured Project
The landowners were having problems with this two mile section of fence. It was old and worn down and wildlife were damaging it when they tried to cross. Parts of the fence were electrified, which made it very difficult for pronghorn to cross and animals were getting injured and tangled in old wires. Trespass cattle would move onto the property when the fence was down, and grazing management suffered. The landowners wanted a fence that was safer for wildlife, lower maintenance, and would help to improve pasture management and improve the available forage.
The goal was to replace the old fence with new, wildlife friendly fence. Replacing it with wildlife friendly fence as described in the Fencing with Wildlife in Mind brochure (including high visibility white vinyl wire on the top strand) allows big game to cross the fence without causing damage to the fence or injury to the animal. This allows wildlife to access water and forage without getting injured or damaging the fence, improves grazing management, and reduces time spent repairing fences.
Two miles of old fence surrounding a 160 acre pasture were removed and replaced with wildlife friendly fence. The new four stand fence is 42 inches high with the bottom strand 18 inches from the ground. The top strand is high visibility white vinyl wire. None of the new fence is electrified.
The landowner has had far less damage to the fence and antelope are able to cross it more easily. Grazing management has improved.
Upcoming Meetings
Dec
3
South Park Habitat Partnership Program Committee Meeting Notice - December 3, 2025
Wednesday, Dec 3
880 Bogue 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.
Past Meetings
8 results
Aug
7
South Park Habitat Partnership Program Meeting Notice: August 7, 2025
Thursday, Aug 7
880 Bogue 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.
May
22
South Park Habitat Partnership Program Committee Meeting: May 22, 2025
Thursday, May 22
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.
May
7
South Park Habitat Partnership Program Committee Meeting Notice
Wednesday, May 7
880 Bogue 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.
Mar
27
South Park HPP Meeting: March 27, 2025
Thursday, Mar 27
Fairplay Community Center
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
10
South Park HPP Meeting: December 10, 2024
Tuesday, Dec 10
Fairplay Community Center (“Fair Barn”)
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
12
South Park HPP Meeting: August 12, 2024
Monday, Aug 12
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
9
South Park HPP Meeting: July 9, 2024
Tuesday, Jul 9
Fairplay Community Center
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
20
South Park HPP Committee Meeting: March 20, 2024
Wednesday, Mar 20
Park County Government Building
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.