Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission had rejected proposals on multiple occasions, including in 2016, 2004, 1989, and 1982.
Reintroduction passing was largely the result of votes from Colorado’s Front Range region, especially the Denver metro area, outside of where the wolves are being released.
Wolves put Colorado Agriculture Economy at Risk
There are 65 confirmed livestock depredations from wolves that have occurred since reintroduction in 2023 – the missing and unconfirmed number is much higher.
State officials have already needed to recapture six wolves for relocation due to a series of attacks on livestock.
Colorado's agriculture and food industry generates $47 billion annually in economic activity and supports nearly 200,000 jobs.
A Growing Colorado Depends on Safe and Thriving Outdoors
Nearly six million people call Colorado home with an expected increase of 10% between 2020 and 2030.
The Western Slope, where wolves are being released, is home to more than a half-million people.
A 20-year study found that there is no evidence that reintroducing predators such as wolves into our ecosystem reverses any negative effect of their removal.
The rushed reintroduction of wolves by the Colorado Parks and Wildlife is harming ranchers, livestock, and the wolves. It is time for a delay in the wolf reintroduction program. Make your voice heard, Join our coalition today.
