By Shannon Lukens.
A wolf (or wolves) has killed four more head of livestock in Grand County. They were four yearling calves which means they were each under a year old. It is confirmed by Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Here’s Grand County Commissioner Merrit Linke.
“This is five animals killed in 16 days in three separate depredating events and it literally started 106 days after the release. and Rachel Gabel will confirm this too (from Fence Post magazine). How many of these animals came from known depredating packs which was clearly against the recommendations from the technical working group and the stakeholder group plan that was submitted and adopted by the Wildlife Commission.”
Linke says the Middle Park Stockgrowers Association has sent a letter to Governor Polis and CPW leadership for them to take action immediately, and declare the wolves that are killing livestock as chronic depredators, which means lethal management of those wolves.
Here’s much more on the story with a warning of graphic images: FOUR MORE HEAD OF LIVESTOCK KILLED BY WOLVES IN GRAND COUNTY
Ride the Rockies has cancelled their event, which was to start in Steamboat Springs, June 9, and head through Hayden, Craig, Meeker and on to Rangely and Rifle. Ride the Rockies has been happening for 37 years. Refunds will be automatically processed for those who have signed up. The website adds, “We are assessing the best options for this beloved ride.”
Steamboat Resort closes for the season this weekend. The last day for skiing and riding is this Sunday, April 21.
Uphill access at Steamboat Ski Resort will be available after the resort closes for the season on Sunday. Users are asked to continue to abide by uphill guidelines of using the mountain before 9 a.m. and after 4 p.m. Resort crews will be doing work across the mountain during regular working hours. If you have an emergency on the mountain, call 911. More information
Colorado Parks and Wildlife is sending out a springtime reminder to not feed the wildlife. Human food is not always healthy for wild animals. Don’t approach or touch wild animals. Enjoy them from a distance. Keep your dog on a leash on the trails. If you see a wild animal that appears sick or injured, leave it alone. That includes newborn fawns who are sometimes left alone for a few hours after being born.
Call your local Colorado Parks and Wildlife office and talk to a wildlife officer if you have any questions.
- CPW in Steamboat Springs is 970-870-3333
- CPW in Meeker is 970-878-6090
- CPW in Hot Sulphur Springs is 970-725-6200
More on the Story — BE A GOOD NEIGHBOR AND DON’T FEED THE WILDLIFE
Work to complete the installation of the new Outdoor Arena at the Routt County Fairgrounds will soon be underway. The Crow’s Nest still has to come down. Prep work will be start as conditions allow since the fairgrounds are still very wet from the melting snow. Installation is expected before mid-June.
The 8th Annual Luttrell Barn Tea Party is at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 20. The cost is $20, with kids 10 and under free. Tickets are available at Downtown Books, Kitchen A La More, and at the door. More Information
Spring Break starts this weekend for students in the Steamboat Springs School District so no sport events.
The Moffat County and Hayden Tigers Track Teams have a meet Friday and Saturday at Grand Junction Central.
The SoRoCo Rams track team competes at Coal Ridge on Friday.
Check out what’s happening in the Yampa Valley on the Community Calendar on our website.
For the KRAI Time, Temp, and Weather Hotline, call 970-824-1918.