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Colorado Delays Gray Wolf Release, Assesses Pack Survival

1/23/2026

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Colorado Parks and Wildlife will not introduce additional gray wolves during the upcoming release season.
The decision depends on wolf survival and reproduction.
CPW confirmed reproduction in four wolf packs and is assessing pup survival.
Acting Director Laura Clellan says CPW will continue discussions with stakeholders, including the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, to support a self-sustaining gray wolf population.
CPW is considering options for future wolf releases next winter.

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Story summary

Colorado Parks and Wildlife will not introduce additional gray wolves during the upcoming release season.
The decision depends on wolf survival and reproduction.
CPW confirmed reproduction in four wolf packs and is assessing pup survival.
Acting Director Laura Clellan says CPW will continue discussions with stakeholders, including the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, to support a self-sustaining gray wolf population.
CPW is considering options for future wolf releases next winter.