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CPW suspends wolf removal operations for depredating wolf in RBC

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RBC |Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) has suspended its 30-day operation to lethally remove an uncollared wolf in Rio Blanco County after the animal met the agency’s definition for chronic depredation.

CPW staff conducted a search of the area using drones and thermal imaging between Jan. 24 and Feb. 22 but were unable to locate the wolf.

“With no snow on the ground in the area and challenging terrain, we are choosing…