CPW Commissioners approve another wolf depredation claim while tabling another

CPW Commissioners approve another wolf depredation claim while tabling another

DURANGO, Colo. The wolf discussion at Wednesday's Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission meeting lasted several hours, ranging from approving and tabling two depredation claims to the latest map showing wolves in the Ralston Creek watershed. The CPW Commission met in Durango on Wednesday for the first day of its two-day gathering to discuss a myriad of topics, including the latest on wolves. They initially touched on a wolf claim that they decid…

Earlier this week, wolves killed nearly 50 sheep in Tartu County, after which the Environmental Board issued a special permit to hunt two wolves in the Vasula area to prevent further attacks. Zoologists say this may help get rid of the annoying pest, but it will not solve the more systematic problem.

The province says this particular animal poses a risk to public safety.

Wolves Roam California Again, Reviving Old Fears and New Conflicts in Ranch Country

Gray wolves are regaining territory in northern regions of the state, with pack activity reported in Shasta, Lassen and Plumas counties. Ranchers say livestock losses are mounting.

The Faunabescherming will object to the permit issued by the province of Gelderland to kill a wolf in the Hoge Veluwe National Park. The organization will ask the court for an order to give it more time to look into the permit, chairman Niko Koffeman reports.