Humane Wildlife Management

Humane Wildlife Management

New Peer-Reviewed Study Finds Widespread Public Support—and Pluralistic Ignorance—Regarding Animal Protection in the United States

By Rebecca Niemiec January 26, 2026

A new study published in Human–Animal Interactions and led by researchers from Colorado State University’s…

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AHPC collaborates on peer-reviewed study on public perspectives towards native bees and honeybees

By Rebecca Niemiec September 19, 2025
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New Research Shows The Impacts of Messaging on Public Support for Carnivore Protection Ballot Initiatives

By Rebecca Niemiec September 11, 2025

At the Animal-Human Policy Center, we set out to test how different messages impact public…

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AHPC co-director speaks on research about wolves in an event hosted by Colorado’s first gentleman

By Rebecca Niemiec September 5, 2025

Colorado Sun article by Tracey Ross

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Public And Beekeeper Perspectives Towards Pollinator Conservation in Colorado

By Rebecca Niemiec August 7, 2025

Objectives: Funders/Collaborating Institutions: CSU School of Global Environmental Sustainability (Funder), Butterfly Pavilion (Collaborating Institution) Products:

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Public Perspectives and Media Coverage of Carnivore Management

By Rebecca Niemiec August 7, 2025

Examine Colorado public perspectives on hunting of carnivores for different purposes (e.g., obtaining a trophy and human safety) and using different practices (e.g., using hounds or electronic calls in mountain lion hunting).

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Study examines engagement outcomes for wolf reintroduction

By Rebecca Niemiec July 17, 2025

CSU SOURCE article by Jennifer Hitt

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Americans Demand Protection for Wild Carnivores; Will Wildlife Agencies Finally Listen?

By Rebecca Niemiec November 15, 2024

Counterpunch article by Camilla Fox

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Analysis: Colorado Voters Weigh a Ban on Hunting Mountain Lions as Attitudes Toward Wild Predators Shift

By Rebecca Niemiec September 22, 2024

Niemiec and Crooks, The Conversation, Reproduced by Westword magazine

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Five Flying Wolves and One Tight Deadline: A Predator Returns to Colorado

By Rebecca Niemiec December 19, 2023

New York Times article by Anna Kramer

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No sheep’s clothing needed: Colorado reintroduces five grey wolves

By Rebecca Niemiec December 13, 2023

The Guardian article by Aliya Uteuova

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Polis, CSU Pathways conference to focus on shifting values in wildlife management

By Rebecca Niemiec May 30, 2023

CSU SOURCE article by Jayme DeLoss

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