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