CPW SENDS UPDATE ON WOLF SIGHTINGS SINCE 2004, AND MORE ON THE MAP
From Steamboat Radio:
Colorado Parks and Wildlife sent a wolf update to Steamboat Radio/KRAI News on Tuesday. We asked about sightings being reported. Joey Livingston with CPW responded and said they field about 100 reports each year, but many turn out to be coyotes and dogs. They need strong supporting evidence. He said specific sightings could create unwarranted interest or fear from the public.
“CPW typically fields around 100 sighting reports each year. However, wolf reports are typically not considered reliable without strong supporting evidence. CPW often receives wolf sighting reports that turn out to be coyotes or dogs and having a viewable list of sightings could invoke unwarranted interest or fear from the public. When numerous reports with credible information/photos/other evidence are received in an area where wolves are not known to already occupy, CPW biologists and district wildlife managers may use this information to prioritize further search efforts.”
