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Colorado to Release 15 Gray Wolves Amid Controversy

11/17/2025

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  • Colorado Parks and Wildlife plans a gray wolf release this winter, aiming to add 15 wolves after releasing 25 since December 2023.
  • Washington state declined to provide wolves because of their endangered status, while the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service banned imports from Canada.
  • Advocates say the sourcing agreement does not limit options.
  • Agricultural groups have petitioned to pause releases until 2026 to resolve concerns over management and livestock conflicts.