A witness captured the terrifying moment when a deputy escaped the jaws of a mountain lion in Colorado.
Author: CWCOA
Breaking down Colorado’s 2019 human-bear interactions illustrates need for people to change behavior to keep bears wild
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Photo courtesy of DJ Hannigan |
Genetics tests confirm presence of wolves in Colorado
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Gray wolf (Photo/USFWS) |
Feral swine eradicated from Colorado thanks to work of state and federal partnership

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Public meeting on mountain lion management plan in Alamosa, Feb. 21

DENVER– Colorado Parks and Wildlife posted a draft West Slope Mountain Lion Management Plan online to solicit public input on the proposed framework to manage mountain lion populations in western Colorado.
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Feeding big-game wildlife is selfish and illegal
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From Evergreen, Colo., a resident lured deer inside her home where she fed them apples, carrots, bananas, bread and cereal. |
Colorado Parks & Wildlife officers confirm latest wolf pack sighting in NW Colorado
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A trail of wolf tracks observed by Colorado Parks and Wildlife officers in Northwest Colorado on January 19, 2020 |
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Restoring wildlife habitat in western Colorado starts with native seeds
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife technician Ryan Lane holds a mixture of 30 different native seeds used to replant former farm land to benefit wildlife. |
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CWCOA Brochure 2020
Annual Membership Application & Conference Bundles

___New Member ___Renewal for Jan 1 to Dec 31, 20____
I, ____________________________________________________________________, wish to join CWCOA.
Business Name_________________________________________
Work Phone (______) ______-________
Address_________________________________________________
Home Phone (_____) ____-________
City__________________________State_______Zip_______________
Cell Phone (_____) ______-________
E-mail Address__________________________________________
Website Address _________________________________________
Type of Membership | Amount |
Sustaining Member (Voting) | $ 200.00 |
Regular Member Only (voting) | $ 110.00 |
Sustaining Membership & Annual Conference | $ 252.00 |
Regular Membership & Annual Conference | $171.00 |
Non-member Conference Only | $ 95.00 |
TOTAL |
Please make check payable to CWCOA and send the completed application and check to:
CWCOA, 574 Legion Street, Craig CO 81625
Conditions of Membership
To be accepted into membership, individuals must:
- Pay annual dues (membership is per calendar year, i.e. January 1 to December 31).
- Sign the Code of Ethics (as a commitment to the aims and ideas of the association, not as a legal binding document).
- Be a member in good standing (as determined by a majority vote of the Governing Board).
- Officially represent CWCOA only when authorized by the Governing Board (includes use of logo, copyrighted materials, etc.).
Note: Every new member is assumed to be in good standing unless an issue prompts a Governing Board vote. At that time the Governing Board will vote to 1) reaffirm good standing, 2) place the member on one-year probation without voting privileges, or 3) terminate membership.
Conditions for Verified Service Provider Listing
To participate in CWCOA’s website job referral list, members must:
- Be a regular
member in good standing. - Be a registered
business with the Department of Revenue (i.e. have a dba) or have a certificate
of good standing with the Secretary of State.
(Must submit proof of either one.) - Have liability
insurance. (Must submit proof.) - Be active and
provide input into the workings and activities of the association.
Please include proof of business and liability insurance with application and check.
Code of Ethics
As a practicing member of CWCOA, I will . . .
- Abide by wildlife
damage management laws and regulations to which I am subject. - Ascribe 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. - Strive to broaden
my knowledge, skills and abilities to practice wildlife damage management
through continuing education. - Strive to utilize
the best management practices of the wildlife damage 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.
Date__________________ Signature______________________________________________________
For more information about CWCOA, please see our website: CWCOA.org, or contact:
Faye Maki (Treasurer) 574 Legion Street, Craig CO 81625 or call (970) 824-5505
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