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White River​ 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:

Kale Watson

970-200-6315

kale.watso​[email protected]

White River​ 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:

Kale Watson

970-200-6315

kale.watso​[email protected]

Moose cow in water

Moose cow in water

COUNCILS AND COMMITTEES

About This Committee

The White River Valley is home to some of the largest elk and mule deer herds in the State of Colorado as well as some small herds of pronghorn and moose. The area supports a vibrant agricultural community in addition to active coal mining and oil and gas development. 

The White River Habitat Partnership Program Committee (WRHPP), since its inception in 1993, has worked in cooperation with CPW to significantly reduce the White River Elk herd to within the desired population objective to reduce agricultural conflicts between big game and livestock. Conflicts within the WRHPP area have been greatly reduced. In recent years, the WRHPP committee's focus has been much more proactive on a landscape scale, with habitat improvements designed to assist CPW in achieving deer, elk, pronghorn and moose management objectives. 

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A man carrying a gun and wearing a backpack while hunting big game.

Get Involved: Sportsperson Representative

The White River Habitat Partnership Program Committee (HPP) is seeking an individual interested in serving as a Sportsperson Representative.

The HPP Program, funded by revenue from the sale of big game licenses, is a collaborative effort that works through
local committees to develop partnerships among land owners, land managers, sportspersons, the public, and Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW). Together, we aim to reduce agricultural conflicts, support conservation efforts on private lands, enhance migratory corridors, and assist CPW in meeting game management objectives.

Meetings are usually scheduled on a quarterly basis in Meeker. To be considered, interested parties must submit their name, contact information, and a statement of interest to Kale Watson by Tuesday February 11, 2025. Applicants must be able to attend the committee meeting on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. at the Meeker Colorado Parks and Wildlife Office (73485 Highway 64 Meeker, CO 81641) for an interview with the Committee.

For additional information, please contact:

Kale Watson 970-200-6315 [email protected]
Bailey Franklin 970-942-5111 [email protected]

Committee Guidelines

  • District Wildlife Manager Involvement - Required.
  • Agricultural Status - Not required.
  • Hunting Access - Not required.
  • Meeting Attendance - Required, if the CPW representative has not reviewed project prior to meeting.
  • Water Projects - Must include a copy of water permits in application.

Meet the Committee

Bailey Franklin

  • Colorado Parks and Wildlife

Lenny Klinglesmith

  • Livestock Grower

Kyle Arnold

  • Bureau of Land Management

Jim Brennan

  • Livestock Grower

VACANT

  • Sportsperson

Angelo Theos

  • Livestock Grower

Curtis Keetch

  • US Forest Service

Upcoming Meetings

Feb

18

White River HPP Meeting: February 18, 2025

Tuesday, Feb 18

CPW Office

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

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Dec

18

White River HPP Meeting: October 3, 2024

Wednesday, Dec 18

CPW Office

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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Oct

3

White River HPP Meeting: October 3, 2024

Thursday, Oct 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.​
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Mar

25

White River HPP Committee Meeting: March 25, 2024

Monday, Mar 25

CPW Office

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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Oct

6

White River​ HPP Meeting: October 6, 2023

Friday, Oct 6

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

21

White River​ HPP Meeting: August 21, 2023

Monday, Aug 21

CPW Office

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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Jun

9

White River​ HPP Meeting: June 9, 2023

Friday, Jun 9

CPW Office

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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May

26

White River​ HPP Meeting: May 26, 2023

Friday, May 26

CPW Office

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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Dec

8

White River​ HPP Meeting: December 8, 2022

Thursday, Dec 8

CPW Office

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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Jul

29

White River​ HPP Meeting: July 29, 2022

Friday, Jul 29

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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