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Lawmakers Push to Remove Gray Wolves from Protection

2/4/2025

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Republican Reps. Lauren Boebert and Tom Tiffany are pushing to delist gray wolves from the Endangered Species Act, reviving a 2020 rule that hands management back to states. This move, driven by concerns for agriculture, comes as Colorado grapples with the contentious reintroduction of wolves, igniting a fierce debate over ecological balance and ranching interests.

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Republican Reps. Lauren Boebert and Tom Tiffany are pushing to delist gray wolves from the Endangered Species Act, reviving a 2020 rule that hands management back to states. This move, driven by concerns for agriculture, comes as Colorado grapples with the contentious reintroduction of wolves, igniting a fierce debate over ecological balance and ranching interests.