colorado parks and wildlife
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Governor’s wildlife commission picks face pushback ahead of Colorado Senate hearing
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Colorado’s largest coalition of hunters, anglers, and wildlife conservation groups is urging state lawmakers to reject two of Gov. Jared Polis’ latest nominees to the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission, setting up a contentious confirmation hearing before the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee next week. Gaspar Perricone, speaking for the Colorado Wildlife Conservation Project,…
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Wildlife agency asks for $450,000 to bring more wolves to Colorado
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The panel of legislators charged with crafting the budget on Monday rejected a proposal that proponents said would increase transparency around how much Colorado Parks and Wildlife spends to bring additional wolves into the state. At the same time, the wildlife agency is seeking $450,000 in general funds for fiscal year 2026–27 — twice what…
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Latest death brings down wolves’ survival rate to 48% in Colorado
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The female wolf of the mating pair for the King Mountain pack has died, bringing total fatalities to 13 out of the 25 animals reintroduced in Colorado. The wolf, identified as No. 2310, was among the 10 wolves brought to Colorado from Oregon in December 2023. The male of the King Mountain pack mating pair…
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Wolf depredation payouts in Colorado top $700,000 in 2025
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The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission approved more than $706,000 in wolf depredation claims for 2025 during its March meeting last week, an amount that exceeds the state’s annual wolf compensation fund by more than double. The commission rejected another $53,611 in claims. But more are expected, based on comments from Colorado Parks and Wildlife…
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‘Larger than life’ and ‘logistically challenging:’ Getting to know wolverines and Colorado’s restoration plan
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Last month inside a Denver conference room, as the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission moved to the next agenda item, a whisper could be heard. “I’m excited for this one.” Bob Inman stepped to a microphone. “Colorado has many remarkable species of wildlife,” he said, “but it’s been missing one of its most mysterious and…
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Male wolf dies after capture attempt in Colorado
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One of the original wolves brought to Colorado from Oregon has died after an attempt to capture it, the’s state wildlife agency said. The Colorado Parks and Wildlife identified the wolf as No. 2305 — meaning it was one of the original 10 animals that came from Oregon. The wolf, the male of the breeding…
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Laura Clellan officially named director of Colorado Parks and Wildlife
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Laura Clellan, who has been acting director of Colorado Parks and Wildlife since Nov. 25, was named the agency’s permanent director Monday by the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission. She replaced Jeff Davis, who resigned in lieu of termination weeks after failing to persuade Washington state’s wildlife commissioners to grant Colorado wolves for its relocation…
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U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet: ‘It’s right to suspend’ wolf program in Colorado
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U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet, who is running for governor, told a newspaper this month that he favors suspending Colorado’s wolf reintroduction program. “I think it’s right to suspend it for now and to try to see whether there’s any way to get back to a place where we’re implementing the original plan with fidelity,” he…
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Laura Clellan named sole finalist for Colorado Parks and Wildlife director
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The Department of Natural Resources announced Monday that Laura Clellan, who is currently serving as acting director of Colorado Parks and Wildlife, is the only finalist for the job. Clellan has been acting director of CPW since Nov. 25, when she replaced Jeff Davis, who served as the agency’s director for just over two years.…
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14th wolf dies in northwest Colorado
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The 14th wolf to die in Colorado since their reintroduction about two years ago took place during a “collaring” operation in the northwestern region of the state last week. Colorado Parks and Wildlife said the wolf, identified as #2305 — meaning it was one of the original 10 animals that came from Oregon — died…