By Shannon Lukens.
(This story was updated at 1:30 p.m. Friday)
Colorado Parks and Wildlife is investigating a report of wolf depredation on U.S. Forest land near Meeker. The press release from CPW doesn’t say how many, but does say, “dead domestic cow calves,” on White River National Forest lands near Meeker. They are working with the livestock producer to gather more evident before confirming that the death of the livestock is being caused by wolves.
However Fence Post Ag News is reporting its 18 head of 600-pound calves.
We have reached out to CPW Public Information Supervisor Travis Duncan to confirm the exact number and more information.
No wolf reintroductions have happened yet in Colorado. The wolf depredation incidents in Jackson County and now the alleged incidents near Meeker are not related to or a result of wolf reintroduction efforts in Colorado.
Here is the full prelease from Colorado Parks and Wildlife on Friday.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife investigating report of wolf depredations on U.S. Forest Service land near Meeker
MEEKER, Colo. – Colorado Parks and Wildlife is investigating a report of dead domestic cow calves on White River National Forest lands near Meeker that show damage consistent with wolf depredation. This is an active investigation and CPW is working closely with the livestock producer to collect additional evidence, including looking for scat and tracks in the area. If the depredations are confirmed as being caused by wolves, CPW will work in partnership with the livestock producer to implement approved hazing methods and respond to any damage claims submitted.
It is important to note that no wolf reintroductions have taken place yet in Colorado and recent depredation incidents are not related to or a result of wolf reintroduction efforts in Colorado.
CPW personnel have received wolf-livestock depredation field identification and investigation training from Wyoming Game and Fish. CPW personnel are also well trained and have decades of experience identifying and investigating livestock depredations caused by other depredating species.
CPW also works with Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and other wildlife management agencies in certain circumstances to get professional opinions regarding wolf depredation investigations such as this, which further contributes to CPW’s body of knowledge in identifying wolf depredations.
Yampa Valley Housing Authority unveiled the preliminary designs for Brown Ranch, in two community meetings Thursday. The property in west Steamboat would bring 2,300 units to be built over the next 20-25 years, in four neighborhoods. Jason Peasley heads up Yampa Valley Housing Authority. He says they’ve been excited to share the vision and the plan for Brown Ranch.
Two young bears were hit and killed on Highway 40 Wednesday night, near the intersection of Anglers Drive. When Steamboat Police arrived, one of the cubs had already died and the other was so injured that it had to be put down. The mother and a third cub were still in the area throughout the night crossing back and forth across the highway and circling around in the parking lot at the businesses there. Steamboat Police Sgt. Rich Brown said his officers reported skid marks along the highway of about 100 feet and people who called in said the bears may have been hit by a large semi truck.
All trash cans, recycle bins, and counters have been removed from the Steamboat Springs Post Office. Staff at the local post office has been asking to please take all of your mail and packages home with you to sort and throw away.
In activities starting tonight…
REPS is hosting a Night of Hope & Healing. REPS stands for Reaching Everyone Preventing Suicide. The fun is at Old Town Pub. Tickets are $45. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the concert with Buffalo Commons starts at 7:30 p.m.
In football…
- Steamboat hosts The Academy from Westminster at Gardner Field tonight. Kickoff is at 7 p.m.
- The Sailors Soccer team has an 11 a.m. game Saturday, also at home, against Montrose. You can watch and listen to both games through SteamboatRadio.com
- The Moffat County Bulldogs are on the road Friday night, playing Coal Ridge in New Castle. Vladan Chase makes the call on KRAI, also available through KRAIRadio.com
- The Hayden Tigers are off this weekend.
On Saturday…
There is a free veterinary care clinic in Steamboat Springs, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, at Cook Subaru. It is free and open to all people and their pets, on a first come, first served basis. This includes free vaccinations and microchips to the first 100 community pets. Also, Subaru of America and Cook Subaru are donating $100 for every dog or cat adopted at the Routt County Humane Society in October, up to $3,100.
The Yampa Valley Sustainability Council is planting about 250 trees along the Yampa River, at Chuck Lewis State Wildlife area on Saturday. Another tree planting is along Trout Creek, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. This is where Trout Creek flows from Sheriff Reservoir in the Flattops down to the Yampa River in Milner. Sign up to help through YVSC.org. More information at sign up at https://yvsc.org/yampa-valley-climate-crew/
The Craig Historic Walk is Saturday. Meet at the Wyman Museum at 4:30 p.m. and the walking tours start at 5 p.m., leaving every 15 minutes. The cost is $10 per person. The Chuckwagon Grill will also be there selling burgers and hot dogs after the tour. Find out more at CraigHistoricWalk.com
The High Voltage Athletics cheer team is hosting a fundraiser Saturday. It’s at Craig Powersports on the corner of 4th and Ranney Street. Stop by during the day and then there is a Night Glow Show starting at 7 p.m.
Rocktoberfest at Dinosaur National Monument starts this weekend, running from Oct. 8-16. They’re celebrating Earth Science Week, National Fossil Day, and International Archeology Day as well.
The Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Event is Saturday, Oct 8. Take your hazardous waste to the Steamboat Springs Middle School Parking lot from 8 a.m. to noon and it will be taken care of by the Routt County Environmental Health Department.
- This includes aerosols, pesticides, fertilizers, gasoline, kerosene, mercury, bleach and chlorine. There is a FEE according to what is being disposed.
- **NO electronics, TVs, mattresses, appliances, batteries, etc. These can go to the Recycle Depot from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays at 1801 Lincoln Ave.
- Paint is recyclable year-round at Sherwin Williams and Ace Hardware. Call them to confirm availability. This will not be accepted on the day of the event.
The annual Group Real Estate Coat Drive is tomorrow. Agents will be in the parking lot at Natural Grocers at 3rd and Lincoln from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. this Saturday.
The Concordia Lutheran Church fall rummage sale is today and tomorrow. That’s off Amethyst in Steamboat.
Fall Festival from the Venue Church is this Saturday. It’s from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the rodeo grounds at Howelsen Hill in Steamboat. It’s free, and there is a pumpkin patch, horse rides and a hayride, crafts, food, a scavenger hunt and more.
For the KRAI Time, Temp, and Weather Hotline, call 970-824-1918.