From SummitDaily.com:
For the first time in its wolf reintroduction program, Colorado Parks and Wildlife is considering release locations in southwest Colorado.
“We are planning for our third year of reintroductions,” said Eric Odell, the agency’s wolf program manager, at the July 17 Parks and Wildlife Commission meeting. “We anticipate that these reintroduction efforts will happen in January of 2026.”
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Wrestling wolf pups are captured by trail camera in northwest Colorado
From ColoradoSun.com:
Colorado Parks and Wildlife released a video and a still photo of gray wolf pups exploring outside their den. Three other packs have pups, too.
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Wildlife officials approve another $100,000 for Colorado rancher whose livestock was killed by wolves
From ColoradoSun.com:
The Colorado Parks and Wildlife commission voted 6-5 to compensate rancher Conway Farrell after a heated debate that revealed division on the commission.
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New Bill: [Arizona] Representative Paul A. Gosar introduces H.R. 4255: Enhancing Safety for Animals Act of 2025
From QuiverQuant.com:
We have received text from H.R. 4255: Enhancing Safety for Animals Act of 2025. This bill was received on 2025-06-30, and currently has 12 cosponsors.
Here is a short summary of the bill:
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Here’s where Colorado Parks and Wildlife is considering releasing wolves next year
From SummitDaily.com:
For the first time in its wolf reintroduction program, Colorado Parks and Wildlife is considering release locations in southwest Colorado.
“We are planning for our third year of reintroductions,” said Eric Odell, the agency’s wolf program manager, at the July 17 Parks and Wildlife Commission meeting. “We anticipate that these reintroduction efforts will happen in January of 2026.”
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife director accused of reneging on wolf deal
From Yahoo.com:
Multiple ranching organizations have leveled accusations against Colorado Parks and Wildlife Director Jeff Davis, saying he reneged on a deal one of its ranchers had with the department that has, and will unnecessarily, cost the state hundreds of thousands of dollars in wolf depredation compensation.
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Colorado Reconsiders Wolf-Release Protocol After Several Transplanted Wolves Die
From FieldandStream.com:
Colorado officials are considering changes to a controversial wolf release program that was mandated for the state by a narrowly passed ballot initiative back in 2020. At a recent meeting with the state’s Water Resources and Agriculture Review Committee, Colorado Parks & Wildlife (CPW) Deputy Director Reid Dewalt said his agency will review its “wolf relocation process” after several wolves died following release.
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[California] Wolves in the Spotlight: Report, Funding, and a Webinar
From AGInfo.net:
The California Cattlemen’s Association is out with two wolf-related updates this week—one looking back and one looking ahead.
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Wyoming Game and Fish Commission approves increased wolf hunting season
From Jackson Hole News & Guide:
The Wyoming Game and Fish Commission on Wednesday approved the increased wolf hunting season proposed by wildlife managers.
The season — which would increase the mortality limit in the trophy game area from 38 to 44 wolves — was not amended following the public comment period, despite pressure from big game hunters for further increases and wolf advocates for reducing the season.
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ECO contributes $25,000 to [Arizona] Range Rider Program to reduce Mexican wolf depredations on livestock
From GilaHerald.com:
PINETOP — The Eastern Arizona Counties Organization (ECO) has made an important contribution of $25,000 to support the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s (AZGFD) Range Rider Program that is directed by the department’s Mexican Wolf Interagency Field Team.
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Native America Calling: Tribes insist on protections for wolves in the face of public pressures
From Indianz.com:
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