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The Wolf Connection
Welcome to 'The Wolf Connection' Podcast! Here, we explore the intricate bond between humans and wolves, seeking to better understand our relationship with one of humankind's earliest teachers; the wolf. 🐺
Re-discovering this human/wolf connection may prove to be essential to our development as individuals, the cultivation of productive societies, and a sustainable civilization on this planet.
You will experience a wide array of guests, such as Scientists, Authors, Conservationists, Visual Artists, Ranchers, Hunters, Naturalists and even Wolf Connection Staff & Volunteers!
Topics range from wolves in the wild, their impact on the national landscape and the complex cultural and social significance of the human/wolf connection.
The Wolf Connection
Episode #106 Matt Barnes and Courtney Vail - Colorado Wolf Management Plan
Matt Barnes is a Rangeland Scientist who continues to study and apply methods for livestock & predator coexistence management in the western United States. He is part of the Northern Rockies Conservation Cooperative and is an Advisor for the Rocky Mountain Wolf Project.
Courtney Vail is the Campaign Director for Oceanic Preservation Society, an Advisor for the Rocky Mountain Wolf Project and has been a Senior Policy Professional for conservation and animal welfare for over 30 years.
Matt and Courtney discussed the draft of the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Wolf Management Plan that was released in early December and gave their insights on the plan as it currently stands.
Colorado Wolf Management Plan (Draft)
Comment Form for Colorado Wolf Management Plan **Comments due by February 22, 2023**
Listen to the meetings via Colorado Parks and Wildlife YouTube Channel
Recordings for each meeting will be posted on CPW Commission Website
Oceanic Preservation Society - Courtney Vail
Northern Rockies Conservation Cooperative - Matt Barnes
Rocky Mountain Wolf Project - Matt and Courtney