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Colorado kills wolf linked to 22 sheep deaths.

7/15/2026

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Colorado Parks and Wildlife and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Wildlife Services shot an uncollared wolf in Routt County on June 12, 2026.
The 2024-born Copper Creek pack wolf, separated since September 2024, was linked to 22 sheep deaths or injuries in 10 incidents from July 20, 2025 through June 2026.
Governor Jared Polis said the June 12 kill follows Colorado’s wolf depredation plan after four prior lethal-removal attempts with federal input failed.

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Colorado Parks and Wildlife and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Wildlife Services shot an uncollared wolf in Routt County on June 12, 2026.
The 2024-born Copper Creek pack wolf, separated since September 2024, was linked to 22 sheep deaths or injuries in 10 incidents from July 20, 2025 through June 2026.
Governor Jared Polis said the June 12 kill follows Colorado’s wolf depredation plan after four prior lethal-removal attempts with federal input failed.