Eric Odell

Wolf Conservation Program Manager (Retired), Colorado Parks and Wildlife

Eric retired from Colorado Parks and Wildlife after 26 years in a variety of capacities associated with the establishment and protection of native nongame carnivore species to the state including wolverine, Canada lynx and black-footed ferrets. He was the Wolf Conservation Program Manager for Colorado Parks and Wildlife. For the last 6 years of his CPW career, he led the development of the Colorado Wolf Restoration and Management Plan and the implementation of the reintroduction of wolves to the state. He retired from the agency in August 2026.

Panelist: “Colorado Wolf Reintroduction”