{"id":515,"date":"2026-02-13T18:01:43","date_gmt":"2026-02-13T18:01:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/boulder\/?page_id=515"},"modified":"2026-10-19T10:54:23","modified_gmt":"2026-10-19T16:54:23","slug":"wildlife","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/boulder\/wildlife\/","title":{"rendered":"Wildlife"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<header class=\"wp-block-group alignfull wp-block-pattern-interior-hero wp-block-pattern-hero is-content-justification-center is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light has-custom-content-position is-position-bottom-center wp-block-pattern-hero__cover\" style=\"min-height:338px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-562 size-full\" alt=\"A large herd of elk on the Ron Stewart Preserve in Boulder County\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/boulder\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/02\/nr-elk-ron-stewart-preserve-26.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/boulder\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/02\/nr-elk-ron-stewart-preserve-26.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/boulder\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/02\/nr-elk-ron-stewart-preserve-26.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/boulder\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/02\/nr-elk-ron-stewart-preserve-26.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/boulder\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/02\/nr-elk-ron-stewart-preserve-26.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/boulder\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/02\/nr-elk-ron-stewart-preserve-26.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/boulder\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/02\/nr-elk-ron-stewart-preserve-26.jpg?resize=1400,933 1400w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/boulder\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/02\/nr-elk-ron-stewart-preserve-26.jpg?resize=600,400 600w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/boulder\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/02\/nr-elk-ron-stewart-preserve-26.jpg?resize=1568,1045 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-black-background-color has-background-dim-10 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading wp-block-pattern-hero__heading has-hero-small-title-font-size\"><span class=\"is-style-highlight-heading\">Wildlife<\/span><\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/header>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 49%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Wildlife in Boulder County<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Do you have squirrels chewing on your trees or raccoons eating your corn?&nbsp;Tired of dealing with mice in your house? Wildlife Masters are available to provide information on how to deal with these critters and more. Trained volunteers can help the public address wildlife conflicts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Email <a href=\"mailto:wildlifemaster@bouldercounty.org\"><strong>wildlifemaster@bouldercounty.org<\/strong><\/a> for more info.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"977\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/boulder\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/02\/nr-prairie-dogs-26.jpg?w=977\" alt=\"Three prairie dogs perched outside of their tunnel.\" class=\"wp-image-563 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/boulder\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/02\/nr-prairie-dogs-26.jpg 977w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/boulder\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/02\/nr-prairie-dogs-26.jpg?resize=300,177 300w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/boulder\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/02\/nr-prairie-dogs-26.jpg?resize=768,454 768w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/boulder\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/02\/nr-prairie-dogs-26.jpg?resize=600,354 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 977px) 100vw, 977px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ed6f83e4 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wildlife Damage Management Contractors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">It is important to find a company with which you feel comfortable and fits your specific needs. Not all companies deal with all animals and insects, some animals such as bats and bees have special needs. Many of the listed companies have web sites that provide educational information about wildlife behavior and habitat. Understanding why animals do what they do will help you make an informed decision when selecting a company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-accent-2-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>Does not imply endorsement.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nwcoa.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>National Wildlife Control Operators Association<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nuisances Wildlife Laws in Colorado<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The following are summaries of Colorado\u2019s most common regulations and statutes pertaining to nuisance wildlife questions. The laws and regulations in this link are paraphrased for easier understanding and are intended only as a guide, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.research.colostate.edu\/orcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/01\/Wildlife-Management-Policy.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Nuisance Wildlife Questions<\/strong><\/a>. Colorado\u2019s wildlife statutes and regulations can be viewed in their entirety with the following link:<strong> <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cpw.state.co.us\/rules-and-regulations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Wildlife Rules and Regulations<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-simple\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ed6f83e4 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Become a local Wildlife Master<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Boulder County periodically recruits residents to help others with wildlife conflicts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-accent-2-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-1 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>NOTE: Wildlife Master applications are not currently being accepted but may open again in the future.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-28c34c6d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a tabindex=\"0\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/boulder\/resource\/wildlife-master-job-description\/\">learn more About Wildlife Masters<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-simple\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ed6f83e4 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-accent-5-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2\">Related Resources<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-accent-border wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cpw.state.co.us\/living-wildlife\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Colorado Parks &amp; Wildlife \u2013 Living with Wildlife<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-accent-border wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cpw.state.co.us\/crossing-paths-wildlife\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Colorado Parks &amp; Wildlife \u2013 Crossing Paths with Wildlife<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-accent-border wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aphis.usda.gov\/wildlife-services\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>USDA APHIS | Wildlife Services State Offices<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-accent-border wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/agsci.colostate.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/103\/2013\/09\/pest-problems-after-storms_ipmcenter2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CSU College of Ag Sciences \u2013 Pest Problems after Storms<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-accent-border wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/adams.extension.colostate.edu\/ag-acreage\/living-with-wildlife\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Adams County Extension &#8211; Living With Wildlife<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-accent-border wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Boulder County Rural Living Guide<\/strong> (coming soon)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull wp-block-pattern-content-list is-style-default is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9bc06113 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-style-default has-white-color has-accent-7-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-3 is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9b47041c wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left is-style-subheading has-accent-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4\">Featured Resources<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons has-custom-font-size has-base-font-size is-content-justification-right is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-ca817ed6 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a tabindex=\"0\" class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/boulder\/resources\/\">View All resources<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-csu-content-selector--grid wp-block-csu-content-selector\" data-grid-columns=\"4\">\n\n\t\n<article class=\"grid-card c-card c-card--link-inherit c-card-post c-card-post--resource post-2738\">\n\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/resource\/managing-voles-in-colorado\/\">\n\n\t\t<h2 class=\"c-card__label\">\n\t\t\tResearch\t\t<\/h2>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"c-card__content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"c-card__eyebrow is-style-eyebrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\tWildlife\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<p class=\"c-card__heading\">\n\t\t\t\tManaging Voles in Colorado\t\t\t<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/article>\n\n<article class=\"grid-card c-card c-card--link-inherit c-card-post c-card-post--resource post-15637\">\n\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/resource\/wolves-and-livestock\/\">\n\n\t\t<h2 class=\"c-card__label\">\n\t\t\tResearch\t\t<\/h2>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"c-card__content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"c-card__eyebrow is-style-eyebrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\tCarnivores\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<p class=\"c-card__heading\">\n\t\t\t\tWolves and Livestock\t\t\t<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/article>\n\n<article class=\"grid-card c-card c-card--link-inherit c-card-post c-card-post--resource post-2675\">\n\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/resource\/field-care-of-big-game\/\">\n\n\t\t<h2 class=\"c-card__label\">\n\t\t\tResearch\t\t<\/h2>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"c-card__content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"c-card__eyebrow is-style-eyebrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\tWildlife\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<p class=\"c-card__heading\">\n\t\t\t\tField Care of Big Game\t\t\t<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/article>\n\n<article class=\"grid-card c-card c-card--link-inherit c-card-post c-card-post--resource post-2750\">\n\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/resource\/preventing-deer-damage\/\">\n\n\t\t<h2 class=\"c-card__label\">\n\t\t\tResearch\t\t<\/h2>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"c-card__content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"c-card__eyebrow is-style-eyebrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\tWildlife\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<p class=\"c-card__heading\">\n\t\t\t\tPreventing Deer Damage\t\t\t<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wildlife in Boulder County Do you have squirrels chewing on your trees or raccoons eating your corn?&nbsp;Tired of dealing with mice in your house? 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