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Five additional Oregon wolves released in Summit, Grand

Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) experts have completed wolf capture work in Oregon, finishing their work in the state. As a result of the CPW team’s work in Oregon, the agency released a total of 10 gray wolves onto state-owned public land in Summit and Grand counties, continuing the agency’s[Read More…]

December 27, 2023 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Letters: May 25, 2023

Cattlemen’s statement on Polis veto of SB23-256 Dear Editor, As a livestock producer in Jackson County, I am beyond frustrated with the Governor’s decision to deny the will of the legislature and veto SB23-256, Management of Gray Wolves Reintroduction. This decision has disregarded the needs of our industry and the[Read More…]

May 24, 2023 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Opinion

Guest Column: Club 20 on wolves

By BRITTANY DIXON Executive Director, Club 20 As west slope residents, we understand the value of the agriculture industry and livestock producers, and we expect our government and elected officials to protect and guarantee that they have the resources necessary to succeed, not fear, the viability of their businesses. We[Read More…]

May 17, 2023 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

County

CPW gives final approval to wolf restoration plan

RBC | After more than two years of extensive statewide stakeholder meetings and outreach via a series of public hearings, the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission on Wednesday gave final approval to the final Colorado Wolf Restoration and Management Plan. The plan was unanimously adopted through a two-step approval process[Read More…]

May 10, 2023 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Opinion: some suggestions for wolf restoration and management

By JEFF MADISON Special to the Herald Times First, I would like to thank The Commission, the Technical Working Group (TWG), and the Stakeholder Advisory Group (SAG) for their efforts in developing The Colorado Wolf Restoration and Management Plan. You have been charged with the near impossible task of producing[Read More…]

February 9, 2023 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

CPW hears feedback on wolves at meeting

Colorado Parks and Wildlife held another meeting to collect public feedback on the Draft Colorado Wolf Restoration and Management Plan in Rifle on Tuesday, Feb. 7. A recording of the meeting can be viewed on CPW’s YouTube channel here. Multiple members of the public were present to provide comment, including[Read More…]

February 9, 2023 by Niki Turner Comments are Disabled

CPW concludes investigation on Meeker-area calf depredations

RBC | A Colorado Parks and Wildlife investigation that began on U.S. Forest Service land near Meeker in October 2022 has concluded. CPW investigators could not determine the exact cause of death for a few calves with hide damage and trauma consistent with a canine attack. Discovery of a pack[Read More…]

February 9, 2023 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Community Happenings: February 2, 2023

Give feedback on Circle Park project MEEKER | Meeker Riverfront / Circle Park Improvement project design plans are moving forward. Please find updated park and river design documents open for public feedback at: erbmrec.com/parks Wolf plan meeting Feb. 4 MEEKER | Livestock producers and other stakeholders concerned about the current[Read More…]

February 2, 2023 by Herald Times Staff Comments are Disabled

NW CO identified as first location for wolf reintroduction

RBC | After 47 public meetings involving more than 3,000 citizens, 15 meetings for the 20-person Stakeholder Advisory Group, and 14 meetings for the 15-person Technical Working Group, the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission presented the 293-page draft Wolf Reintroduction and Management Plan during a virtual meeting last Friday. Commission[Read More…]

December 16, 2022 by editor Comments are Disabled

No evidence of wolves thus far in cattle deaths

During a meeting of the Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) Commission held last week in Gateway, Colorado, Travis Black, CPW Northwest Regional Manager, provided an update on the investigation into 18 calf deaths about 15 miles southeast of Meeker in October. At that time, rancher Lenny Klinglesmith notified CPW that[Read More…]

November 23, 2022 by editor Comments are Disabled

ARE THEY HERE?

The HT asked Travis Duncan, Public Information Supervisor for Colorado Parks and Wildlife, for comment on some reader-generated questions after last week’s report of possible wolf depredation near Meeker. His responses follow, edited for space and clarity. How far from Meeker did the depredations occur? The incident occurred approximately 15[Read More…]

October 12, 2022 by Herald Times Staff Comments are Disabled

Colorado Parks and Wildlife investigating possible wolf depredations on U.S. Forest Service land near Meeker

Update: according to this report from The Fence Post, 18 LK Ranch calves were killed. Press Release Colorado Parks and Wildlife is investigating a report of dead domestic cow calves on White River National Forest lands near Meeker that show damage consistent with wolf depredation. This is an active investigation[Read More…]

October 7, 2022 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled