District Wildlife Manager Philip K. Mason

District Wildlife Manager Philip K. Mason | Colorado Department of Natural Resources - Parks and Wildlife Division, Colorado
Colorado Department of Natural Resources - Parks and Wildlife Division, Colorado
District Wildlife Manager Philip K. Mason

Colorado Department of Natural Resources - Parks and Wildlife Division, Colorado

End of Watch Monday, September 3, 2001

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Philip K. Mason

District Wildlife Manager Philip Mason was killed when a 1,000-pound rolled bail of hay fell on him while it was being loaded into a truck in the Gunnison State Wildlife Area.

The incident occurred at approximately 6:00 pm but was not discovered until almost 10:30 pm.

Manager Mason was the most senior wildlife officer in the state and had served with the Colorado Department of Natural Resources - Wildlife Division for 38 years.

He is survived by his wife and two children.

Bio

  • Age 60
  • Tour 38 years
  • Badge 632

Incident Details

  • Cause Accidental

wildlife management

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