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Colorado Wolf Program Surges Past $3 Million Budget

7/4/2025

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Colorado's gray wolf introduction program has skyrocketed to over $3 million, far surpassing the initial $800,000 budget. Lawmakers are alarmed, fearing that wolf management may overshadow critical services like education and infrastructure. Despite mounting pressure to halt future releases, Colorado Parks and Wildlife remains committed to introducing more wolves, fueled by ongoing talks with British Columbia.

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Story summary

Colorado's gray wolf introduction program has skyrocketed to over $3 million, far surpassing the initial $800,000 budget. Lawmakers are alarmed, fearing that wolf management may overshadow critical services like education and infrastructure. Despite mounting pressure to halt future releases, Colorado Parks and Wildlife remains committed to introducing more wolves, fueled by ongoing talks with British Columbia.