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USFWS Threatens Colorado's Wolf Reintroduction Amid Compliance Issues

1/6/2026

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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) threatens to revoke Colorado's wolf-reintroduction authority due to compliance issues.
In a December 18 letter, USFWS Director Brian Nesvik demanded a detailed report on Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW)'s wolf management.
CPW canceled planned Canada releases after USFWS concerns.
A legislative push to remove wolves from the Endangered Species List could shift authority to the states.

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Story summary

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) threatens to revoke Colorado's wolf-reintroduction authority due to compliance issues.
In a December 18 letter, USFWS Director Brian Nesvik demanded a detailed report on Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW)'s wolf management.
CPW canceled planned Canada releases after USFWS concerns.
A legislative push to remove wolves from the Endangered Species List could shift authority to the states.