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Dead wolf in Colorado likely killed by mountain lion, officials say
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Dead wolf in Colorado likely killed by mountain lion, officials say

By Marianne Goodland | Colorado Politics A dead gray wolf found in Larimer County last month was most likely killed by a mountain lion, according to information from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. "The initial necropsy report conducted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on the deceased gray wolf found in Larimer County on April 18, 2024 finds that the cause of death is trauma, consistent with predation. Although not definitive, the puncture wounds in the skull are consistent with those typically inflicted by a mountain lion," the agency said. Meanwhile, another yearling at the ranch of Conway Farrell in Grand County has been killed by a wolf, according to the Colorado Parks and Wildlife wolf depredation report. READ THE FULL STORY AT COLORADO POLITICS
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One introduced wolf is dead in Colorado as another is likely expecting pups in Grand County
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One introduced wolf is dead in Colorado as another is likely expecting pups in Grand County

By Tracy Ross | The Colorado Sun Just a few hours after U.S. Fish and Wildlife biologists confirmed that one of the 10 gray wolves transplanted to Colorado in December was found dead in Larimer County, the state’s top wildlife official told ranchers he will not kill a wolf blamed for the death of four cows in Grand County because it is likely the mate to a wolf that appears to be denning. Colorado Parks and Wildlife Director Jeff Davis on Tuesday said GPS points from the female wolf’s collar indicate that she is likely in a den. In early April, GPS points stopped uploading and very recently those points began to upload again.  “The biological interpretation of this is that she was likely in a den during the time when connectivity with the collar was interrupted, which aligns ...
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‘We should cease reintroduction now’: Republican legislators sound off on wolves killing more livestock
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‘We should cease reintroduction now’: Republican legislators sound off on wolves killing more livestock

By BRIAN PORTER | The Rocky Mountain Voice The results of reintroduction of gray wolves into western areas of Colorado is drawing the ire of many Republican members of the State Legislature, several of whom earn a living from livestock. Like other livestock raisers, they term the reintroduction ill-conceived and poorly implemented. This week, Colorado Parks & Wildlife officials announced four more head of cattle were killed in Grand County, where previous depredation has occurred. “These are the days that Western Slopers feared with wolf reintroduction,” said Rep. Matt Soper, R-Delta. “Wolves are serial killers and will devastate the West Slope ranching, hunting and outdoor recreation economies. We should cease reintroduction now before the damages are irreparable." Colo...
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Gray wolf from Great Lakes population caught in coyote trap in Elbert County
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Gray wolf from Great Lakes population caught in coyote trap in Elbert County

By Rachel Gabel   | The Fence Post A rancher in Elbert County, Colorado, contacted Colorado Parks and Wildlife after discovering a wolf-like animal in a legal coyote trap on April 3 on a ranch in eastern Colorado.  U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service confirmed that this animal is a gray wolf from the Great Lakes wolf population. This is not a wolf from the 10 recently released by Colorado Parks and Wildlife in December 2023. As a federally listed species under the Endangered Species Act, the service is investigating this incident and is working in coordination with Colorado Parks and Wildlife. As an open and active investigation, no additional details are available at this time. The animal was an 84-pound male captured by a trapper using a legal leg-hold trap on a 30-day agricultura...
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Colorado wolves kill 4 more cows in Grand County, increasing livestock losses
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Colorado wolves kill 4 more cows in Grand County, increasing livestock losses

By Marianne Goodland | Colorado Politics Four more cows have been killed this week by wolves in Grand County. Colorado Parks and Wildlife have not yet confirmed the latest attacks. With the recent attacks, a total of six animals have been killed in April during what is considered to be the heart of calving season. The other two livestock, both calves, were killed in Grand and Jackson counties. Colorado Parks and Wildlife said the producer would be eligible for fair market value compensation if a claim is submitted. More specifically, the calf’s owner can be compensated by the state for the animal’s market value, up to $15,000. READ THE FULL STORY AT COLORADO POLITICS
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Second calf in a five-day stretch killed by wolves in Northern Colorado, CPW says
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Second calf in a five-day stretch killed by wolves in Northern Colorado, CPW says

By Rocky Mountain Voice Staff The second incident of a livestock kill in five days by a wolf has been confirmed by Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Following the depredation of a calf in Grand County, another was realized in neighboring Jackson County on the morning of April 7, the CPW reports, following a field investigation. "The field investigation found injuries on a dead calf consistent with wolf depredation, including a partially consumed hindquarter," the CPW press release reads. "Partial wolf tracks were also found in the same area. CPW is aware of four wolves in the area and these included wolves that were released in December 2023 and a wolf or wolves with known territory in North Park." The calf killed April 2 in Grand County was near Kremmling, and could be within about...
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Johnson: CPW needs to act so producers know what is allowable to protect livestock from wolves
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Johnson: CPW needs to act so producers know what is allowable to protect livestock from wolves

By Rona Johnson  | The Fence Post The wolf or wolves that killed a calf in Grand County, Colorado, were ones that were moved from Oregon to Colorado about three months ago. Initially, Colorado Parks and Wildlife did not report that the killer wolf or wolves were from Oregon, but eventually in response to pressure from the press and Colorado livestock producers the CPW caved and admitted the truth. Before the wolves from Oregon were introduced into Colorado, CPW Director Jeff Davis and his staff testified before the House Agriculture Committee on Sept. 12, 2023, that they would do everything they could to not bring problem wolves to Colorado.
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‘Time to pay up’: Calf in Grand County was killed by wolf attack, Parks & Wildlife officials confirm
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‘Time to pay up’: Calf in Grand County was killed by wolf attack, Parks & Wildlife officials confirm

By BRIAN PORTER | The Rocky Mountain Voice A calf in Grand County has been killed by a wolf reintroduced to the state, Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials confirmed Wednesday. Following voter approval and much angst from ranchers across the state, CPW officials reintroduced a pack of wolves in December, a process in itself which drew ire from lawmakers and others. The state agency was contacted April 2 by the rancher related to the calf kill. An investigation confirmed the killing by a wolf, they said, based on "tooth rake" marks left on the hindquarters and neck, and hemorrhaging. Wolf tracks were found nearby the kill. It is unknown how many wolves may have participated in the kill and the identification of the wolf or wolves. Republican House leadership responded to the ne...
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As re-introduced gray wolves cross state lines protection ends
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As re-introduced gray wolves cross state lines protection ends

By The Lobby Wyoming ranchers are expressing their concern as gray wolves reintroduced into Colorado have been spotted near the state line. The proximity of these wolves to Wyoming raises fears about potential conflicts with livestock and poses a threat to the livelihoods of ranchers. While wolves in Colorado are federally protected and cannot be hunted or killed by the general public, once they cross into Wyoming's vast "predator zone," they lose their protected status and can be shot on sight. There have already been reports of conflicts. In September, at least one wolf was killed after crossing into Wyoming, according to reports by ranchers and stakeholders. However, Wyoming officials declined to confirm the incident, citing an 11-year-old state policy that keeps the identity o...
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Wolf captured on camera near road in Colorado
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Wolf captured on camera near road in Colorado

By Spencer McKee | Out There Colorado Another wolf sighting has been captured on camera in Colorado, about a month and a half after the species was formally reintroduced to the state. An article from 9News reports that the wolf was spotted last Thursday near Kremmling, with a rancher capturing footage from the road. This is at least the second time a wolf sighting has been publicized since reintroduction, with at least 10 wolves known to be roaming the state. READ THE FULL STORY AT OUT THERE COLORADO
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