Law Enforcement

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service law enforcement officers have a wide variety of duties and responsibilities. Officers help visitors with understanding and obeying refuge regulations and wildlife protection laws. They work closely with state and local government offices to enforce federal, state and refuge hunting regulations that protect migratory birds and other game species from illegal take and preserve legitimate hunting opportunities.  

To report a wildlife violation, please call 1-844-FWS-TIPS (844-397-8477) or Colorado Operation Game Thief at 1-877-COLO-OGT (877-265-6648).

To report injured or sick wildlife, please contact Colorado Parks & Wildlife (CPW) at 1-719-587-6900 or Colorado State Patrol Dispatch at 1-719-589-5807.