When science leads, wildlife wins. Colorado’s moose introduction showcases what CPW accomplishes when allowed to operate as the enterprise agency it was designed to be—making bold, innovative decisions based on biology, not ballot initiatives or political winds. In the late 1970s, wildlife biologists introduced a non-native species to Colorado because the science supported it. Trained professionals using data, habitat assessments, and adaptive management principles. The result? A population that

Behind every wildlife success story in Colorado stands a dedicated CPW officer, biologist, or wildlife manager who chose this life—not just as a career, but as a calling. For many of our boots-on-the-ground staff, conservation isn’t a 9-to-5 job; it’s a lifestyle that runs deep, often spanning generations of family members who’ve devoted themselves to protecting Colorado’s wild heritage. These men and women work in all conditions, at all hours, driven by an unwavering passion for wildlife and th