Living with Wildlife

Learn How People and Wildlife Can Coexist

Living with Wildlife

Learn How People and Wildlife Can Coexist

Protecting Wildlife

Helping is Harming

It's human nature to want to help wildlife, but it's important to remember wildlife aren't humans or pets. Handling or feeding wildlife can cause unintended danger.  

Crossing Paths with Wildlife

Wildlife Encounters

Crossing Paths with Wildlife

In Colorado you can meet wildlife wherever you go, whether you are at home or enjoying the outdoors. It's important for you to know what to do if you come across wildlife.

Help Prevent Wildlife Conflicts

Raccoon
Protect Your Home

Keep your home safer for wildlife.

Two leashed dogs outide at a park
Protect Your Pets

Wildlife and pets can be a dangerous mix.

Fish being studied at Wray Fish Hatchery
Prevent Passing Diseases

Wildlife can carry diseases that can be passed on to humans and pets.

Adult black bear
Protect Your Campsite

Campers can come across bears and other wildlife when camping.

Elk near and standing in roadway

Wildlife Collisions

Visibility is poor when many of our big game animals are most active, during dawn and dusk. Wildlife can be especially on the move during migration and mating seasons and may be attracted to salt on the roadside. Motorists can reduce the likelihood of an accident by taking precautions.