Wolves have not inhabited Colorado since they were exterminated there in the 1940s. Coloradans wisely voted to reintroduce the species in 2020, but it has taken until now for their return to become a reality.
The first wolves are expected to be released in December to selected west slope habitats.
Oregon has said it is willing to donate ten of its wolves to the Rocky Mountain state. They will be captured in the northeast which has a strong population of wolves. Wolves have had a hard time in Oregon with the total population flat-lining due to poaching and state-sponsored culling. Wildlife authorities here are appreciative of having another method of non-lethal removal at their disposal. The Nez Perce tribe has also expressed interest in donating some of its wolves to Colorado. Support the effort to re-establish wolves by
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