WILDLIFE CONFLICT PROGRAM
A no-cost wildlife conflict program for Eagle County producers
ECCD has partnered with the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to offer a new Wildlife Conflict Program, providing support to producers experiencing wildlife conflict in Eagle County. Through this cooperative agreement, trained wildlife specialists are available to respond to depredation, assess damage, and help producers protect their operations.
All services are fully funded by ECCD, conservation district partners, and the USDA, and are provided at no cost to producers.
Protect Your Operation
If wildlife is threatening your livestock or property, trained USDA Wildlife Services specialists are available to respond quickly, assess the situation, and help protect your operation. Specialists provide both technical assistance (advice, recommendations, and training) and direct control when a producer's own efforts have proven insufficient.
How it Works
How It Works
A Few Things to Know
Wildlife Covered
When you contact the program, a wildlife specialist will:
- Respond to reports of depredation or conflict
- Visit your operation to investigate incidents
- Assess damage and identify the cause of loss, including DNA testing when needed
- Implement proven deterrents and provide expert guidance
Wildlife Covered
A Few Things to Know
Wildlife Covered
Support is available for conflicts involving, but not limited to:
- Wolves
- Coyotes
- Bears
- Mountain lions
- Avian predators
Mitigation support is also available for beavers and ground squirrels. Additional species causing damage will be addressed on request.
A Few Things to Know
A Few Things to Know
A Few Things to Know
Work on private land begins only after a work initiation document is executed between Wildlife Services and the landowner, lessee, or administrator.
All operations are conducted in accordance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations, and under the supervision of APHIS Wildlife Services.
Certain control methods are restricted under Colorado law and may require permits from Colorado Parks and Wildlife before use.
How to Get Help
Reach out
A plan goes into action
A specialist responds
Call USDA Wildlife Services directly when you're experiencing a conflict or loss:
John Callon
District Supervisor
(720) 595-4836
David Dunblazier
Wildlife Specialist
(720) 347-5196
A specialist responds
A plan goes into action
A specialist responds
They'll visit your operation to investigate the incident and assess the damage, including DNA testing to confirm the cause of loss when needed
A plan goes into action
A plan goes into action
A plan goes into action
For work on private land, you and the specialist sign a brief work initiation document before any work begins. The specialist then provides technical guidance, hands-on control, or both - whatever fits your situation.