Tag: Wolf Depredation
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Hunter shot Colorado wolf after mistaking it for a coyote, wildlife office says
Colorado Parks and Wildlife said Monday that a female wolf from British Columbia that died in January was shot by a hunter who mistook her for a coyote. The wolf, identified as 2504‑BC, was one of 17 wolves relocated since April 2024 that have since died. Her death occurred in northwest Colorado, though the state…
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Wildlife agency asks for $450,000 to bring more wolves to Colorado
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The panel of legislators charged with crafting the budget on Monday rejected a proposal that proponents said would increase transparency around how much Colorado Parks and Wildlife spends to bring additional wolves into the state. At the same time, the wildlife agency is seeking $450,000 in general funds for fiscal year 2026–27 — twice what…
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Wolf depredation payouts in Colorado top $700,000 in 2025
The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission approved more than $706,000 in wolf depredation claims for 2025 during its March meeting last week, an amount that exceeds the state’s annual wolf compensation fund by more than double. The commission rejected another $53,611 in claims. But more are expected, based on comments from Colorado Parks and Wildlife…