Colorado’s wolf reintroduction stays on track

Colorado’s wolf reintroduction stays on track after wildlife commission denies petition for pause in program
The request to temporarily halt the program came as another 10-15 wolves are set to be released in the coming weeks on the Western Slope.
Wolf reintroduction plan to continue in Colorado despite petition from ranchers asking for delay
The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission voted 10 - 1 to continue wolf reintroduction in the state. Last year, a petition was filed asking CPW to stop releasing wolves until several changes are made.
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission meeting is expected to be pressure-packed with numerous critical wolf issues to be discussed.
Colorado wildlife officials won’t pause wolf reintroductions despite protests from ranchers
A petition asked Colorado Parks and Wildlife to hold off releasing more wolves until the state fully implements programs meant to protect livestock.
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission denies petition to halt wolf releases
Colorado’s wolf reintroduction effort will continue as planned. At its Wednesday meeting, the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission officially voted to deny a citizen petition requesting a pause of the initiative.
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CPW denies petition to delay wolf reintroduction; reflects on conflict management
The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission met Wednesday and among the many topics discussed was the ongoing gray wolf reintroduction program and the upcoming release of 15 more wolves into Colorado this month.
Colorado wildlife commission denies ranchers' petition to pause wolf reintroduction
The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission denied a rulemaking hearing petition by livestock organizations to pause the state's second release of wolves, which is expected to take place soon. The commission voted 10-1 to deny the petition after hearing from nearly 80 people during the public comment period at its meeting Wednesday in Denver.
Colorado to continue wolf releases despite cattle concerns
Colorado began reintroducing wolves to the state in 2023, following a ballot initiative calling for the wolves, who were wiped out of Colorado in the 1940s. An initial introduction of 10 wolves to the western part of the state led to a number of cattle deaths, causing outcry from ranchers.
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