Entries by Carissa Winter

WDFW Considering Next Move as Wolf Attacks Continue in NE Washington

From 560KPU: The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is considering the lethal removal of at least one wolf from the Onion Creek pack in NE Washington. About two weeks ago, WDFW used lethal means to remove a yearling female and an adult male from the Onion Creek pack territory on September 19th following a […]

Petition to halt wolf reintroduction signed by 26 Colorado ranchers

From KKCO 11 News: GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO) – The plan to reintroduce more wolves into Colorado has drawn opinions from both sides of the argument. In the minds of ranchers, more wolves introduced might equal more cattle lost, and ranchers closer to home in mesa county are concerned that while no cattle deaths have […]

Colorado livestock groups file petition to delay wolf reintroductions until issues resolved

From Coloradoan: More than 20 organizations representing Colorado’s agricultural and livestock producers announced they have filed a petition asking the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission to delay further wolf reintroductions into the state. The group said the delay is necessary to “adequately address the conflicts between wolves and livestock producers,” according to a Monday news […]

Wildlife officers search for fifth Colorado wolf pup

From 9News: DENVER — Colorado Parks and Wildlife announced on Monday that they have begun an operation to capture and relocate an uncollared fifth gray wolf pup believed to be from the Copper Creek pack. After the initial recapture of two adult wolves and four pups from the pack earlier this month, biologists placed several cameras in […]