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Colorado to Reintroduce Gray Wolves Amid Controversy

1/15/2025

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Colorado Parks and Wildlife is set to reintroduce gray wolves by capturing 10-15 from British Columbia, aiming to bolster the state's population. This move follows a contentious reintroduction effort that started in 2023. While many celebrate the return of these majestic creatures, concerns linger over livestock safety and the program's transparency, with a public vote looming in 2026.

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Colorado Parks and Wildlife is set to reintroduce gray wolves by capturing 10-15 from British Columbia, aiming to bolster the state's population. This move follows a contentious reintroduction effort that started in 2023. While many celebrate the return of these majestic creatures, concerns linger over livestock safety and the program's transparency, with a public vote looming in 2026.