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Greg Lopez Accuses CPW of Illegal Wolf Imports

11/15/2025

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Former congressman Greg Lopez alleges Colorado Parks and Wildlife violated federal laws by importing wolves from Canada without permits.
CPW Director Jeff Davis says the agency complied with regulations and that the wolves are not endangered, so no import permits were needed.
CPW plans to continue wolf reintroduction despite challenges sourcing new animals under federal restrictions.
The survival rate of reintroduced wolves is currently 60%, below the expected range.

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Former congressman Greg Lopez alleges Colorado Parks and Wildlife violated federal laws by importing wolves from Canada without permits.
CPW Director Jeff Davis says the agency complied with regulations and that the wolves are not endangered, so no import permits were needed.
CPW plans to continue wolf reintroduction despite challenges sourcing new animals under federal restrictions.
The survival rate of reintroduced wolves is currently 60%, below the expected range.