By Shannon Lukens.
File photo courtesy CPW
A gray wolf from British Columbia that was released in Colorado in January has been killed in Wyoming. 9News is reporting that it was involved with killing five sheep on private property in Wyoming so I was removed last weekend, at which point it was discovered to be wearing a collar from Colorado Parks and Wildlife.
CPW has released limited information saying that wolves will travel long distances, including into other states and that CPW will not comment on wildlife movements or operations in other states. CPW also says they have an agreement with Utah, New Mexico, and Arizona where gray wolves could be recaptured and returned to Colorado.
UPDATE from Tanya Espinosa, Public Affairs Specialist with USDA, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service at 5:29 a.m. Friday, March 21. “On March 15, USDA’s Wildlife Services responded to a sheep predation event on private lands in north central Wyoming. Evidence, consistent with wolf depredation was observed at the site, including wolf tracks, struggle sites, carcasses with premortem hemorrhaging, and bite marks consistent with known wolf predations. In total, 5 adult sheep were killed by an adult wolf, including one sheep that was heavily fed upon. Late March 15, Wildlife Services removed a wolf at the predation location. Closer examination showed the wolf had a collar from Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Wyoming Game and Fish returned the wolf and the collar to Colorado Parks and Wildlife.”
- 9News — Wolf reintroduced in Colorado killed after sheep predation in Wyoming
- More on the Story — A gray wolf just introduced to Colorado has been killed in Wyoming
Smokey Bear took some turns at Steamboat Resort Thursday. Smokey Bear took pictures at the top of Thunderhead and then skied down Why Not with other Forest Service staff including Wildlife Biologist Jeremiah Psiropoulos. YouTube Video of Smokey Bear Skiing
“As you all know, you’re on the Routt National Forest, these are your public lands, whether you’re from Fort Collins or France, these lands belong to all of us. So here at the Routt National Forest, we say, ‘Only YOU can prevent forest fires.’”
Events this weekend…
Paramount+ is at the base area of Steamboat Resort with their interactive experience the “The Lodge.” It’s near Slopeside Grill. It has a bunch of interactive scenes from their different TV productions. It’s free Friday through next Tuesday.
- Reserve a time here
- More on the Story — Paramount+ brings back “The Lodge” to Steamboat Resort
The Drone Show scheduled for Saturday night has been rescheduled for 8 p.m. Sunday, March 23, at the base of Steamboat Resort. It was canceled for Saturday because of a forecast of wind and snow through the night.
Also this weekend, Steamboat Resort will offer free night skiing on Sunday evening. Guests without a pass can get a free night skiing lift ticket at the Ticket Office.
The Community Budget Center in Craig is having a Hidden Treasures Silent Auction with the final bidding event tonight from 5-7 p.m. at the Craig Chamber of Commerce Building.
The Perry Mansfield Players present “Tuesdays with Morrie.” It’s Tonight through Sunday in the Julie Harris Theater on the Perry Mansfield campus.
A sensory-friendly version of the new Snow White movie is being presented at 1:45 p.m. this Saturday, March 22, at Wild Horse Cinema in Steamboat Springs. The show is presented by Harmonie House.
Saturday is Meat In Day in Moffat County. Downtown Craig will have vendors and activities, and plenty of meat on the grill available.
The Community Ag Alliance is hosting a Ranch Rendezvous at 11th and Yampa Streets in Steamboat Springs Saturday. It’s from 1-3 p.m. There will be baby animals, live music and games for kids. It’s in honor of Ag Appreciation Week.
RV Bar Angus is having their 18th Annual Bull and Female Production Sale. It’s at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 22, at their ranch at 7673 E. Hwy 40 in Jensen, Utah. More information is at RVBarAngus.com. Email RVRanch@easilink.com or call 435-828-1111.
Check out what’s happening in the Yampa Valley on the Community Calendar on our website.
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