County, Features

Woolgrowers urged to speak up about wolf reintroduction, but in the right way

RBC | “We better join arms,” Colorado Parks and Wildlife Regional Manager JT Romantzke said. “We’re in the middle of a war right now.” 

Those in attendance for the annual meeting of the Rio Blanco County Woolgrowers’ Association weren’t surprised by Romantzke’s words.

Wolves—eradicated decades ago—are on the ballot and in the legislature for a forced return. There’s also pressure from environmental groups to outlaw bear hunting, despite 2,600 calls about nuisance bears in Pitkin…