The Colorado Range Rider program, which was established by Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) and the Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA), will be hosting a training course for individuals seeking to learn more about range riding and reducing wolf conflicts.
“For this training, we are bringing together experts from across the West to ensure our riders are equipped with a diverse set of skills and perspectives, from understanding wolf behavior to utilizing the latest technology,” said Dustin Shiflett, CDA’s non-lethal conflict reduction program manager.
The course is part of a five-day training for the Colorado Range Rider program, with the first day open to the public to attend. This will be the second annual training program, which educates riders on conflict minimization tools and techniques.
The course will feature livestock producers and professionals from Colorado, Montana, Oregon, New Mexico and Arizona.
The following topics will be covered:
• What range riding is, and best practices.
• Rider perspectives from a Montana ranch.
• Communication and trust.
• Wolf biology and behavior.
• Rider tools and technology.
The training course will take place on April 27 at the Two Rivers Convention Center in Grand Junction, CO. More information can be found at tinyurl.com/cmzbzvby.
The Colorado Range Rider program was established in 2025 as part of CPW and CDA’s efforts to reduce wolf-livestock conflicts. — Anna Miller Fortozo, WLJ managing editor
