Rocky Mountain National Park is implementing the Elk and Vegetation Management Plan. The plan relies on a variety of conservation tools including fencing, elk redistribution, vegetation restoration and culling. Authorized agents, including qualified volunteers may assist the National Park Service (NPS) in culling operations under the direct supervision of NPS personnel. In cooperation with Colorado Division of Wildlife, Rocky Mountain National Park is seeking to recruit and train a group of volunteers to be qualified for the park's elk culling project.

If you would like to apply for the position Elk & Vegetation Management Program Volunteer- Team Member: Elk Culling please read the following documents and complete the application.

Due to the high interest in this volunteer program, we will soon terminate acceptance of new applications. Any application received after Wednesday, November 26th will not be considered. Thank you for your interest in this program.

For more information about this position please call 970-586-1258 or e-mail.

To download a printable fact sheet, click here.

To download a printable Job Description, click here.

To download a printable Application, click here.

Applications will be considered in the order they are received.

Applications may be mailed, dropped off or faxed. E-mailed applications cannot be accepted.

Mail or drop off applications:

Rocky Mountain National Park
Volunteer Office
1000 US Hwy 36
Estes Park, CO 80517

Fax: 970-586-1453

If you are having difficulties downloading any of these documents call the Volunteer Office at 970-586-1330 or e-mail to have paper copies mailed to you.