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Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission Continues Wolf Reintroduction Program
Introduction
The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission rejected a petition seeking to suspend the state’s wolf restoration program, reaffirming its commitment to the voter-approved initiative.
Key Details
- Petition from 26 livestock associations sought to pause wolf releases
- Commission confirmed nine cattle and 15 sheep were killed by wolves in 2024
- Only one commissioner, Marie Haskett, supported pausing the program
Conclusion
The decision maintains the controversial wolf reintroduction effort, balancing ecological goals with agricultural concerns.