Colorado Wildlife Control Operators Association: “Providing Solutions to Colorado’s Nuisance Wildlife Problems”
CWCOA is a mutual benefit, non-profit, incorporated state trade association whose mission is to help individuals, businesses and agencies in the wildlife damage control industry to resolve human/wildlife conflicts through cooperation, education, training, influence, professionalism, and service.
Governing Board 2018-2019
Acting President – Stacy Chase
Vice President – Vacant, pending nomination or application
Secretary & Treasurer – Faye Maki
NW Regional Director – Chris Jurney
SW Regional Director – Joe Herrman
SE Regional – Dan Gates
About Members
Membership includes but is not limited to nuisance wildlife control operators, animal damage control operators, pest control operators, nuisance trappers, predator control trappers, individual employees of government agencies involved in wildlife damage management, and others engaged in the business of wildlife damage control.
Code of Ethics
CWCOA and its members are committed to the following aims and ideals of the wildlife damage control profession:
- Abide by wildlife damage management laws and regulations to which I am subject.
- Subscribe to a professional code of conduct that embodies honesty, integrity, service, duty, and dependability.
- Demonstrate a high level of regard and respect for people, property, and wildlife.
- Promote appreciation for and understanding of the various values of wildlife and scientific wildlife management, especially as they relate to human health, safety, and economic concerns.
- Be sensitive to and make allowances for the various viewpoints on wildlife damage management.
- Provide professional advice and expertise on managing wildlife damage to my clientele as appropriate within the limits of my experience and training.
- Promote competence and professionalism by supporting high standards of education, training, employment, and performance.
- Broaden my knowledge, skills, and abilities to practice wildlife damage management through continuing education.
- Utilize the best management practices of the wildlife damage management industry to include the considerations of humaneness, selectivity, safety, effectiveness, and practicality.
- Treat my competitors and clientele in a courteous and respectful manner consistent with honorable business practices.
- Encourage through word and example all wildlife damage control operators to adhere to this code and to participate in their state and national associations.