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Colorado pauses killing wolves that attack livestock as population struggles
Original: State will temporarily stop killing wolves that prey on livestock as Colorado’s population falters
Colorado wildlife officials will temporarily stop lethally removing wolves that prey on livestock, citing the state's struggling reintroduced wolf population. The pause means ranchers dealing with wolf attacks will rely on compensation and non-lethal measures instead of having problem wolves killed. The decision highlights the tension between the state's voter-approved wolf reintroduction effort and concerns from the agricultural community over livestock losses.
Why now: Colorado's reintroduced wolf population is underperforming, prompting a contentious policy shift that reignites debate between conservationists and ranchers.
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- State will temporarily stop killing wolves that prey on livestock as Colorado’s population falters · The Denver Post
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