Rocky Mountain Wolf Project

Guest column: Counties don’t get to opt out of Colorado’s wolf recovery effort Garfield County commissioners recently issued a letter complaining about the latest round of wolf releases in Colorado, and pressuring Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) to prevent releases of wolves i...

Sometimes you just gotta tell it like it is.
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An Idaho rancher lost zero cattle to wolves in a decade. Can he help Colorado ranchers do the same? Glenn Elzinga has had zero wolf attacks on his cattle in a decade. He says his success lies in living with wolves "in a highly functioning ecosystem.”

Stories like these are where hope resides.
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When wolves kill livestock, should Colorado grant ranchers anonymity for compensation claims? Colorado lawmakers will consider blocking from public record the names of ranchers seeking compensation from the state for livestock killed by wolves and other wild animals.

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Montana House votes down bill aimed at significantly reducing wolf population On Thursday, Montana lawmakers debated legislation that would allow unlimited wolf hunting across the state until the population was reduced to a threshold of 650 animals statewide.

One horrible bill down in flames! 🎉
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An 'Extinction Committee' Is Just the Beginning of Trump's Attacks on Endangered Species President Trump is already trying to undermine the ESA by invoking a rarely used provision that empowers a committee to decide the fate of endangered species.

One of Trump’s orders empowers a committee of his own appointees to decide the fate of an endangered species, prioritizing the desires of special interests over wildlife that support vital ecosystems. This could greenlight projects that send vulnerable species into extinction. ejus.tc/3WGJSGK

So, not to get too in the weeds, but the subtext here plays right into the anti-wolf tropes that droves wolves to near extinction. That said, definitely awesome artwork for a t-shirt.

YouTube video by Vivamos Visual Collective 🌟 💘 Mars sucks dust 🌎 SOS planet Earth

Wolves agree, #marssucks

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Bills targeting predator torture, snowmobile hunting could make infamous wolf stunt a felony - WyoFile Two bills have already been introduced stemming from Sublette County’s infamous animal torture incident. More are likely coming, including a proposal that would prohibit snowmobiling over animals on p...

Well, we'll see if Wyoming can actually drag itself into the 21st Century. 🤞
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We couldn't agree more! 🐺

Attn: President Trump fired at least 12 inspectors general—independent watchdogs tasked by Congress with rooting out abuse and illegality within federal agencies.

‘I knew they were going to cause us trouble:’ Idaho rancher shares struggle with wolves ahead of Sierra Club Coexistence Works discussion Glenn Elzinga, CEO and co-founder of Alderspring Ranch, knew life as a cattle rancher was going to change when he heard about the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s plan to reintroduce gray wolves to ce...

Glenn Elzinga, CEO and co-founder of Alderspring Ranch, knew life as a cattle rancher was going to change when he heard about the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s plan to reintroduce gray wolves to central Idaho in 1995.
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Myth-Busting and the Great Gray Wolf As we look back on the 30 years since the wolf was reintroduced in Yellowstone, we examine what wolves are and what they aren’t.

Myth-Busting and the Great Gray Wolf
Looking back on the 30 years since Yellowstone's wolf reintroduction, we examine what wolves are and what they aren’t.
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YouTube video by Nat Geo Animals Wild Wolves: Pack Life (Full Episode) | Yellowstone Wolf Dynasty | Nat Geo Animals

Wild Wolves: Pack Life (Full Episode) | Yellowstone Wolf Dynasty | Nat Geo Animals
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YouTube video by Rocky Mountain Wolf Project Ben Nuvamsa speaks on wolves

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Black Wolf with a view of the Tetons - Eric Cole USFWS

Second Year of Gray Wolf Translocation Begins in Colorado
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Guest Opinion: Collaboration, Not Catastrophe - by Community Contributor - Ark Valley Voice "Collaboration, not catastrophe” was the plea from Tim Ritschard, president of the Middle Park Stockgrowers Association, to the Colorado Parks and

A thoughtful essay from our friend and colleague, Jim Pribyl.
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Colorado wolf advocates launch $50,000 anti-poaching reward • Colorado Newsline The announcement of the bounty comes after a year of tension between advocates, wildlife managers and ranchers over wolf reintroduction.

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You are true heroes! Colorado is already a wilder place for the dedication of your pilots. Thanks you, LightHawk!

Elk herd - Photo by National Park Service

'Saudi Syndrome' and the future of hunting in Colorado
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20 gray wolves released in Pitkin, Eagle counties, Colorado Parks and Wildlife says 15 gray wolves were brought from British Columbia. The other 5 are the Copper Creek pack, which has been captive in Colorado since September.

20 gray wolves released in Pitkin, Eagle counties, Colorado Parks and Wildlife says coloradosun.com/2025/01/19/g...
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