By Shannon Lukens. (Warning: Some pictures are graphic.)
UPDATE 8 p.m. Shelby Wieman, the press secretary for Governor Polis, is quoted in the following statement on Channel 2 News in Denver tonight.
Shelby Wieman sent the following to Miles Blumhardt with The Colorodoan:
“It is widely known that wolves are opportunistic hunters and Colorado voters were fully aware of the diet of wolves and made the decision to reintroduce wolves. Now CPW and CDA will work with ranchers on how to successfully and non-lethally deter predation, as is being done successfully in many other states that have both vibrant and successful ranching sectors and a much larger population of wolves than Colorado. The state has also launched a reimbursement for confirmed wolf-caused depredation on cattle of up to $15,000 per loss. Through effective non-lethal management, CPW and CDA look forward to partnering with ranchers to reduce predation.
The cornerstones of the wolf reintroduction program are to establish a viable wolf population and to reduce impacts on ranchers. Lethal control of wolves when there are only 12 known wolves in the state is premature.
The state agencies, which work together through a Memorandum of Understanding, have been building the capacity to anticipate and prepare for any predator livestock incidents and are working towards deploying range riders and other conflict minimization tools to help with non-lethal deterrence. Additionally, livestock producers who submit a claim may be eligible for the fair market value of livestock lost to wolf depredation. A dedicated Wolf Depredation Compensation cash fund has $175,000, provided from the state’s General Fund, in its balance and will receive $350,000 additional General Funds per fiscal year to keep a healthy balance in the fund on an ongoing basis. For the current fiscal year, CPW has spending authority for up to $175,000 from this fund to compensate livestock owners for wolf depredation. CPW requested increased ongoing spending authority of up to $525,000 per year beginning FY 24-25 in the department’s budget proposal, which is currently being considered by the General Assembly as part of the Long Bill which will be signed into law.
The Colorado Department of Agriculture and CPW continue to work with the Middle Park Stockgrowers and the Grand County community on a plan that would help employ non-lethal deterrent tactics, such as range riders. CPW has installed fox lights and is putting up fladry as we speak as well as conducting night watches for the past four nights. CPW is encouraging producers to use all the appropriate and legal tools available to them to protect their livestock. Range riders are effective, boots-on-the-ground support to livestock producers to help protect herds from wolves. A human presence like a range rider can help manage livestock and deploy non-lethal deterrents to avoid the depredation of livestock. While the department’s budget request to the legislature for scaling up range riders is pending at the legislature and will likely be signed next week, CDA and CPW are deploying available resources to provide immediate support and are working on a plan to deploy on-the-ground assistance through range riders this month.”
When CPW sends a response to the many letters they have been sent, we will share those here.
UPDATE at 3:45 p.m. Larimer County Stock Growers, Middle Park Cowbelles, and Colorado Wool Growers Association based in Delta have also written letters to Governor Polis and CPW Leadership. Those letters are also copied below.
Three more letters have been sent to Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials and Governor Polis, asking that something be done to the wolves that are killing cattle in Grand and Jackson counties. All letters are below.
The North Park Stock Growers Association of Jackson County has joined the Middle Park Stockgrowers Association of Grand County in asking that the known wolves living in Jackson County be lethally removed.
Wade Allnut is a local rancher and past president of the North Park Stock Growers.
“We just decided that given the current chain of events, now was the time to make a little noise, because it’s time to be heard.”
The letter from North Park Stock Growers says that before this month, those two wolves in Jackson County are responsible for 20 deaths of cattle, sheep and dogs. “Repeated depredation of livestock in Grand and Jackson County is a conflict that must be resolved.”
In addition, one calf has been killed and another injured in Jackson County since April 2.
Courtesy photos from Middle Park Stockgrowers
Also since that time, wolves have killed five calves/head of cattle in Grand County, in three separate incidents.
“The wolves are doing what they are intended to do. They’re killing. Unfortunately, there’s just not room for them and livestock and them to get along in Colorado, maybe not anywhere for that matter, but especially in Northern Colorado with the Front Range on one side and Steamboat is a little bit of a barrier on the west side. They’re just doing what they’re bred to do and unfortunately ballot box science has set the wolves up for failure.”
Middle Park Stockgrowers haven’t heard back from Governor Polis or Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials from the letter they sent last week. So they sent another letter today. “We are deeply concerned by the lack of response to our initial request on April 18th, 2024. The urgency of this situation demands swift and decisive action.”
The letter talks about the continued presence of the wolves and its impact on the Grand County ranchers. ”We are writing to reiterate our urgent request, submitted on April 18th, 2024, for the immediate lethal removal for two specific wolves in Grand County, Colorado.”
The letter says Grand County producers have been using non-lethal deterrents as recommended by CPW but the depredations have continued.
A third letter sent today is from Grand County Sheriff Brett D. Schroetlin to CPW Director Jeff Davis. Sheriff Schroetlin sends his support for the Middle Park Stockgrowers, confirming “their very valid concerns over chronic depredation that is occurring here in Grand County as a result of the recent wolf reintroduction in Colorado.”
Sheriff Schroetlin says it is his duty as County Sheriff to prioritize Public Safety and that this is a “clear Public Safety concern.”
He asks that Director Davis make an immediate decision to “lethally remove the two wolves committing this chronic depredation in our area.” Schroetlin says if that if they don’t, “you are immediately failing the great citizens of the county, many of whom are multi-generational ranching families and businesses, and setting poor precedence for future encounters in Grand County and most likely other areas in our region that will soon be following suit.”
He adds that the Grand County Sheriff’s Office is there to help “with whatever is necessary to resolve this issue immediately.”
All letters are below.
Letter from North Park Stock Growers Association; April 22, 2024.
To the Wildlife team serving the public of Colorado:
We, the North Park Stock Growers Association of Jackson County Colorado, hold these truths to be self-evident:
- Starting on April 2, 2024, in 16 days wolves have killed 5 head of livestock in Grand County in three separate incidents.
- During that same time period wolves killed 1 calf and injured another in two separate incidents in Jackson County.
- In a release stated January 2, 2024, CPW confirmed that most of the introduced wolves came from depredating packs in Oregon. This directly violates the recommendation from the Technical Working Group and cited in the Wolf Restoration and Management Plan Appendix B-35 page 12.
- Prior to April 1, 2024, wolves located in Jackson County have been confirmed as responsible for 20 other animal deaths including cattle, sheep and dogs. Financial compensation paid to producers totaled over $39,000.
Middle Park Stockgrowers Association of Grand County has made an official request to have chronic depredating wolves lethally removed from their landscape. North Park Stockgrowers Association proudly stands united with Middle Park on this request. In addition, we ask for the removal of the wolves that have been plaguing Jackson County since January 2022. We ask that these requests be honored in a timely manner.
If it need be reminded, CPW is held accountable by the voters of Colorado per the Colorado Wolf Restoration and Management Plan that, “Restoration of the gray wolf to the state must be designed to resolve conflicts with persons engaged in ranching and farming in this state” (Appendix A.1.d page 60). Repeated depredation of livestock in Grand and Jackson County is a conflict that must be resolved.
The United States of America is founded on a system of checks and balances. The agriculture community in Jackson County has adhered to recommendations by CPW on non-lethal management tools such as, fladry, guardian animals and hazing. We the people request that our efforts not fall upon deaf ears. CPW must acknowledge our efforts and take prompt action to show us their trustworthiness and capability of maintaining balance in upholding the Colorado Wolf Management Plan. Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness are at stake.
Respectfully,
North Park Stockgrowers Association
Cc: Gov. Jared Polis, Dir. Jeff Davis, Commissioner Richard Reading, Commissioner Karen Bailey, Commissioner Jessica Beaulieu, Commissioner Marie Hackett, Commissioner Jack Murphy, Commissioner Gabriel Otero, Commissioner Duke Phillips, Commissioner Gary Skiba, Commissioner James Jay Tutchton, Commissioner Eden Vardy, Director Dan Gibbs, Commissioner Kate Greenberg, Regional Manager Travis Black
Letter from Middle Park Stockgrowers Association; April 22, 2024.
PO Box 161, Granby, CO 80446 | mpstockgrowers@gmail.com
We are writing to reiterate our urgent request, submitted on April 18th, 2024, for the immediate lethal removal for two specific wolves in Grand County, Colorado. These wolves, concerningly, originated from known depredating packs in Oregon, raising further concerns about their reintroduction to Colorado.
Justification for Lethal Removal
The definition of chronic depredation used by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) serves as a valuable benchmark:
- Three depredations in 30 daysor
- Four depredations in a 10-month rolling window
By this definition, chronic depredation is demonstrably occurring in Grand County.
- Documented Attacks:These two wolves have demonstrably killed five cattle in just three separate events over the past 16 days. This equates to 83% of the confirmed wolf depredation events in Colorado during this period (based on six confirmed attacks, with these two wolves responsible for five).
Impact on Ranchers and Wolf Restoration
The continued presence of these wolves poses a severe economic hardship for Grand County ranchers. These recent attacks not only inflict financial losses but also threaten the viability of their operations.
Furthermore, repeated livestock depredation can erode public support for wolf restoration efforts. Taking decisive action in this case demonstrates responsible management and protects the long-term viability of wolf populations by ensuring their coexistence with ranching communities.
Getting wolf restoration right from the start requires addressing conflicts proactively, especially when wolves from known depredating packs are introduced. Lethal removal, as a last resort, is a necessary tool to deter further depredation and rebuild trust with stakeholders.
Our Previous Request and Lack of Response
We are deeply concerned by the lack of response to our initial request on April 18th, 2024. The urgency of this situation demands swift and decisive action.
Exhaustion of Non-Lethal Methods
We want to emphasize that Grand County producers have been diligently implementing a comprehensive suite of non-lethal deterrents, including:
- Fox lights
- Maintaining a presence throughout the night
- Implementing carcass management strategies
- Utilizing cracker shells
Despite these ongoing efforts and close collaboration with local wildlife management, the depredation events have continued.
We urge CPW and USFWS to collaborate on a plan for the responsible removal of these specific wolves, adhering to Colorado’s wolf management plan and federal guidelines.
We are committed to working collaboratively to find solutions. We are available to discuss this matter further and provide any additional information that may be helpful.
Sincerely,
Middle Park Stockgrowers
Cc: Gov. Jared Polis, Dir. Jeff Davis, Commissioner Richard Reading, Commissioner Karen Bailey, Commissioner Jessica Beaulieu, Commissioner Marie Haskett, Commissioner Jack Murphy, Commissioner Gabriel Otero, Commissioner Duke Phillips, Commissioner Gary Skiba, Commissioner James Jay Tutchton, Commissioner Eden Vardy, Director Dan Gibbs, Commissioner Kate Greenberg
Letter from Grand County Sheriff Brett D. Schroetlin and Undersheriff Wayne Schafer; April 22, 2024.
April 22, 2024
Mr. Jeff Davis, Director
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW)
6060 Broadway
Denver, CO 80216
Dear Director Davis or Designee:
As the elected Sheriff of Grand County, I write today in support of my constituents with the Middle Park Stockgrowers Association and their very valid concerns over the chronic depredation that is occurring here in Grand County as a result of the recent wolf introduction into Colorado. Specifically, our Grand County Ag producers have experienced five (5) CPW confirmed depredations on their ranches in the last couple weeks, but it should be noted that this number of depredations is believed to be higher as our community continues to learn about wolf practices and patterns here first hand in our county. These depredations are having a direct impact financially, mentally, and logistically on our community, and the current trends can not continue.
It is my duty as the County Sheriff to prioritize Public Safety and to address a safety lapse when I feel that we are falling short. In this case, we have a clear Public Safety concern, coupled with increased concerns over private property rights and it is our obligation as leaders to do the right thing, even when the right thing isn’t always the easiest solution. An immediate decision is needed by your leadership team and the US Fish and Wildlife Service to support the Stockgrowers official request to lethally remove the two wolves committing this chronic depredation in our area. Without this immediate action, you are ultimately failing the great citizens of this county; many of whom are multi-generational ranching families and businesses, and setting poor precedence for future encounters in Grand County and most likely other areas in our region that will soon be following suit.
As I mentioned, our commitment as leaders to Public Safety is paramount. Supporting this official request directly supports Public Safety and private property rights, and my team and I stand ready to assist you and your CPW team with whatever is necessary to resolve this issue immediately. We greatly appreciate our on-going, long term partnership with our local CPW staff and managers, and respect their difficult positions on this matter. I look forward to continuing this positive relationship with you as we quickly navigate this challenge.
Please do not hesitate to contact me directly if you have any questions, comments, concerns, etc.
Respectfully,
Brett D. Schroetlin
Sheriff
CC: Governor Jared Polis, State of Colorado
Executive Director Dan Gibbs, Colorado Department of Natural Resources
Commissioner Kate Greenberg, Colorado Department of Agriculture
Colorado Wildlife Commission via Chairman Dallas May
Colorado Wildlife Commission and Director Jeff Davis
On behalf of the Larimer County Stock Growers Association, we are writing to you in solidarity with our brothers and sisters in animal husbandry from the Middle and North Park Communities.
As an organization from a county who voted yes on Prop 114, we feel that the integrity of the Reintroduction and Management of Grey Wolves and the Parks and Wildlife Commission are at stake here. The tenuous nature of these now chronic depredation events requires a greater level of communication, transparency, and commitment by CPW to the stewards of agriculture who keep our great state fed and repair trust that has been lost through this process.
As noted by the Gunnison County Stockgrowers’ Association, the reintroduction of wolves from known depredating packs was in direct opposition to the recommendation from the Technical Working Group. Page 4 of the Final Summary of Recommendations for the Colorado Wolf Restoration and Management Plan under “Capture Considerations” subtext “Animal reputation” clearly states:
“No wolf should be translocated that has a known history of chronic depredation, and sourcing from geographic areas with chronic depredation events should not occur.”
The community organization “Keep Routt Wild” used statistics from Montana for 2017 to 2019 to compare depredation rates between the reintroduced wolves in Colorado and established packs in Montana. The rate for Montana during that time was 0.09 depredations per wolf-year. Since reintroduction in December the depredation rate in Colorado is 1.33 per wolf-year, a difference of 14 to 1. Keep Routt Wild included in their post “while we note the Colorado sample size is small, and therefore imprecise, this higher depredation trend is quickly becoming too large to simply shrug off as a statistical fluke.” Interestingly, the depredation rate experienced by the Gittleson and neighboring ranches in Jackson County by wolves who naturally migrated from Wyoming has the same rate of 1.3 depredations per wolf-year for the two years of conflict prior to reintroduction of the Oregon wolves.
Page 9 of the report by the Technical Working Group discusses post-depredation and lethal management of conflict wolves. The recommendation reads:
“To be effective at reducing further depredation events, lethal and non-lethal responses for resolving conflict should be applied quickly and properly.”
Constant and chronic depredation of animals ranging from cows and calves to sheep and even family dogs has been ongoing for over two years at this point and CPW has made no measurable effort to support ranchers or manage conflict wolves.
Of the eight counties where collared wolves have been recorded on the CPW watershed map, seven of them were opposed to wolf reintroduction by margins of 53-88%. Total cattle numbers for those seven counties total over 130,000 head, which is 5% of the total number for the state. That is an economic impact to the State of Colorado totaling over 158 million dollars. The total cattle numbers for the thirteen counties that voted in favor of Prop 114 are 141,000 or 5.4%. It seems only natural that communication would be of utmost importance to the communities who are the most adversely affected. Yet the opposite is becoming truer with each passing day. CPW has the technology to track reintroduced wolves in real time and, rather than give proactive information to ranchers and residents alike in direct vicinity of collared wolves, you are choosing to release vague locations days and weeks after the fact. This is leading to increased wolf-livestock conflict and further alienating those that should be your partners in conservation.
From wolf selection to post-depredation management, CPW has repeatedly failed the affected producers, community stakeholders and the residents of Colorado by your inability and unwillingness to act in good faith regarding the entire reintroduction process.
As evidenced by the facts above, we echo the sentiments of our neighbors to the west and ask that CPW remove all known chronically livestock depredating wolves, including those from the Jackson County Pack. Swift management of these wolves is the only acceptable response at this time.
It is with hopeful anticipation of increased cooperation we sign.
Shawn Silverberg, President
Larimer County Stock Growers
Cc: Gov. Jared Polis, Dir. Jeff Davis, Commissioner Richard Reading, Commissioner Karen Bailey, Commissioner Jessica Beaulieu, Commissioner Marie Haskett, Commissioner Jack Murphy, Commissioner Gabriel Otero, Commissioner Duke Phillips, Commissioner James Jay Tutchton, Commissioner Eden Vardy, Director Dan Gibbs, Commissioner Kate Greenberg, Larimer County Commissioners John Kefalas, Kristin Stephens, Jody Shadduck-McNally
April 22, 2024
Jeffrey Davis, CPW Director
Re: Lethal Removal of Chronically Depredating Wolves
Dear Director Davis:
This is a formal request for immediate lethal removal of the two chronically depredating wolves that have killed 5 head of livestock in 3 separate attacks within a 16 day period in Grand County. During the same time frame, wolves killed 1 calf and injured 2 others in separate attacks in Jackson County. This is clearly chronic depredation, and we request the Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) works closely with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Services and USDA APHIS Wildlife Services to expeditiously remove these stock-killing wolves.
In conflict with the Colorado Wolf Restoration and Management Plan, CPW released wolves that came from known depredating packs.
Failure to manage wolves because of capitulation to political pressure continues to damage relationships with landowners and imperil livestock. Livestock organizations have vocally stated from the onset that compensation for livestock is wholly inadequate to address the impacts of wolves on the landscape. Our job as livestock owners is to protect our livestock and raise healthy animals, but our tools have been stripped away, and CPW is not using all of their available tools to manage depredating wolves. We appreciate that there is a compensation program; and we realize that CPW staff is forced to manage an arguably unwanted recovery program. However, all of this pales in comparison to the anger, fear, exhaustion, and the financial and emotional toll on ranchers that are trying to protect their livestock from these lethal predator attacks.
Prior to April 1, 2024 wolves located in Jackson County have been confirmed as responsible for 20 other depredations including dogs, sheep, and cattle. Allowing chronic depredators to persist on the landscape is literally throwing our livestock to the wolves, and will only perpetuate the problem as existing and new pack members learn to prey on livestock and our working dogs. We support the letters of request from the Middle Park and North Park Stockgrowers Associations and urge immediate action.
Respectfully,
John Field, President
CC: Governor Jared Polis, CDA Commissioner Greenberg, CPW Wildlife Commission
Letter from Middle Park Cowbelles; April 2024.
A Letter of Support from The Middle Park Cowbelles
To the CPW Director Jeff Davis and the Wildlife Commission:
The Middle Park Cowbelles are a dedicated group advocating for local ranchers and beef enthusiasts in Grand County. Comprised of passionate cattlewomen, our chapter engages in community activities that honor tradition, foster camaraderie, and promote service. Through advocacy, outreach, and active involvement, we amplify the voices of those committed to sustaining our region’s agricultural heritage and advancing positive beef initiatives.
We are writing to express our strong support for the urgent request made by the Middle Park Stockgrowers regarding the immediate lethal removal of two specific wolves in Grand County, Colorado.
The concerns outlined by the Middle Park Stockgrowers are deeply troubling. These wolves, originating from known depredating packs in Oregon, have already caused significant harm to the local ranching community. Five cattle have been confirmed killed in just three separate events over the past 16 days, representing a substantial portion of Colorado’s confirmed wolf depredation incidents during this period.
The economic impact on our ranchers and, eventually, local and state communities cannot be understated. These attacks not only result in financial losses but also jeopardize the long-term viability of our operations. As a county historically rooted in agriculture, Grand County has substantial ties within the beef industry, as evidenced by its ranking of 35 out of 61 counties in the 2022 Census of Agriculture, resulting in $8,300,000 million dollars. The persistence of depredating wolf packs poses a serious threat to our economy, both locally and statewide. If left unchecked, these wolves will increasingly impact our beef production, undermining the livelihoods of ranchers and the broader economic stability of our community. Urgent action is needed to address this threat to ensure the continued prosperity of Grand County’s agricultural sector and safeguard our economy.
Despite diligent efforts by our producers to implement comprehensive non-lethal deterrents, including the use of fox lights, maintaining a nighttime presence, and employing carcass management strategies, the depredation events persist. It is crucial that decisive action be taken to address this escalating situation. Lethal removal, while a measure of last resort, is necessary to deter further depredation and protect the coexistence of wolves with our ranching communities. Furthermore, failure to act swiftly risks eroding public support for ongoing wolf restoration efforts in Colorado.
The Middle Park Cowbelles urge you to prioritize this matter and work closely with Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to develop and implement a responsible plan for removing these specific wolves, in accordance with Colorado’s wolf management plan and federal guidelines.
The Middle Park Cowbelles are committed to working collaboratively with the Middle Park Stockgrowers and other partners to find effective and sustainable solutions to mitigate these conflicts. We stand ready to provide any additional information or assistance necessary to support this urgent request.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. We look forward to your swift and positive response to ensure the protection of our ranching communities and the responsible management of our state’s wildlife.
Sincerely,
Middle Park Cowbelles
mpcowbelles@outlook.com
PO Box 1764 Kremmling, Colorado 80459
Cc: Gov. Jared Polis, Dir. Jeff Davis, Commissioner Richard Reading, Commissioner Karen
Bailey, Commissioner Jessica Beaulieu, Commissioner Marie Haskett, Commissioner Jack
Murphy, Commissioner Gabriel Otero, Commissioner Duke Phillips, Commissioner Gary Skiba,
Commissioner James Jay Tutchton, Commissioner Eden Vardy, Director Dan Gibbs,
Commissioner Kate Greenberg
Steamboat Radio News Past Coverage of wolves in Colorado
- April 9, 2024 — AG PRODUCERS MEET WITH CPW OFFICIALS IN KREMMLING ABOUT WOLVES
- April 8, 2024 — ANOTHER CALF KILLED BY A WOLF OR WOLVES IN JACKSON COUNTY
- April 3, 2024 — A WOLF OR WOLVES HAVE KILLED A NEWBORN CALF IN GRAND COUNTY
- April 3, 2024 — Denver 7 Calf killed in first confirmed report of gray wolf depredation since wolves were released in December
- Feb. 29, 2024 — COLORADO PARKS AND WILDLIFE OFFICIALS COME TO STEAMBOAT SPRINGS TO TALK WOLVES
- Jan. 30, 2024 — CPW SENDS UPDATE ON WOLF SIGHTINGS SINCE 2004, AND MORE ON THE MAP
- Jan. 24, 2024 — ELECTED OFFICIALS GRILL DEPT. OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND CPW AT HEARING WEDNESDAY
- Jan. 22, 2024 — CPW GETS HARSH LETTER DEMANDING ANSWERS FROM ROBERTS AND MCCLUSKIE
- Jan. 19, 2024 — COLORADO’S NEXT WOLVES TO BE REINTRODUCED WILL BE FROM TRIBAL LANDS IN WASHINGTON
- Jan. 12, 2024 — CPW CONFIRMS WOLVES WERE IN SOUTH ROUTT BUT AREN’T (YET) IN MOFFAT
- Dec. 22, 2023 — FIVE MORE WOLVES ARE RELEASED BY COLORADO PARKS AND WILDLIFE
- Dec. 22, 2023 — CPW DENIES GITTLESON’S REQUEST TO IMPLEMENT 10(J) RULE ON JACKSON COUNTY WOLVES
- Dec. 21, 2023 — THREE OF THE FIVE WOLVES RELEASED IN COLORADO WERE IN PACKS THAT KILLED OR INJURED LIVESTOCK IN OREGON
- Dec. 19, 2023 — LIVESTOCK PRODUCERS RECEIVE WOLF UPDATE FROM CPW IN CRAIG MONDAY
- Dec. 13, 2023 — GITTLESON SAYS ANOTHER CALF WAS ATTACKED BY A WOLF TODAY
- Dec. 11, 2023 — COMPLAINT FILED IN U.S. DISTRICT COURT TO STOP WOLF REINTRODUCTION IN COLORADO
- Dec. 4, 2023 — KEEP YOUR PETS CLOSE AND CARRY A BIG STICK – CPW HAS ADVICE FOR LIVING WITH WOLVES
- Nov. 19, 2023 — THREE LAMBS KILLED BY A WOLF IN JACKSON COUNTY, SAYS RANCHER
- Nov. 17, 2023 – CPW AND CDA ANNOUNCE AGREEMENT TO WORK TOGETHER ON WOLF REINTRODUCTION
- Nov. 7, 2023 – U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SETS DATE FOR 10J RULE FOR WOLVES
- Oct. 6, 2023 – COLORADO WILL RECEIVE WOLVES FROM OREGON
- May 16, 2023 – POLIS VETOES 10J RULE WOLF BILL
- May 3, 2023 – CPW COMMISSION APPROVES FINAL WOLF RESTORATION AND MANAGEMENT PLAN
- May 2, 2023 – MANAGEMENT OF GRAY WOLVES REINTRODUCTION BILL PASSES IN STATE HOUSE
- May 2, 2023 –CPW MEETS THIS WEEK FOR FINAL WOLF MANAGEMENT PLAN
- April 27, 2023 – CPW CONFIRMS WOLF SIGHTING EAST OF KREMMLING
- April 8, 2023 – CPW WOLF COMMISSION MEETS IN STEAMBOAT SPRINGS
- April 3, 2023 – CPW TO PRESENT FINAL DRAFT WOLF RESTORATION AND MANAGEMENT PLAN IN STEAMBOAT SPRINGS
- March 28, 2023 – THE SOUTHERN UTE TRIBE ASKS THAT CPW RELEASES WOLVES ALONG I-70 CORRIDOR
- March 15, 2023 – TWO DOGS DIE FROM WOLVES IN JACKSON COUNTY THIS WEEK
- March 3, 2023 –COLORADO PARKS AND WILDLIFE COMMISSION RELEASES WOLF REINTRODUCTION MEETING RECAP
- Feb. 10, 2022 – MONTANA STOCKGROWERS VOICE SUPPORT FOR COLORADO RANCHERS OVER THE WOLVES
- Feb. 9, 2022 – WOLF MANAGEMENT DISCUSSED BY LOCAL RANCHERS AND OFFICIALS AT FORUM IN STEAMBOAT
- Jan. 22, 2022 – WOLF MITIGATION OPTIONS
- Jan. 19, 2022 – ANOTHER COW KILLED OVERNIGHT IN NORTH PARK BY WOLVES
- Jan. 18, 2022 – TWO MORE COWS ATTACKED BY WOLVES IN JACKSON COUNTY TUESDAY
- Jan. 12, 2022 – CPW ALLOWS WOLVES TO BE HAZED IN EMERGENCY DECLARATION
- Jan. 10, 2022 – A WOLF PACK KILL IS REPORTED IN JACKSON COUNTY OVER THE WEEKEND
- June 9, 2021 – WOLF DEN WITH PUPS CONFIRMED IN NW COLORADO