Colorado Parks and Wildlife investigates possible wolf depredation in Grand County after pack relocation
Colorado Parks and Wildlife is currently investigating a possible wolf-livestock depredation in Grand County, which may have occurred after the relocation of the Cooper Creek Pack.
Local ranchers believe three calves were killed, after the relocation of two adult wolves and their four pups earlier this September. The dead animals were found the morning of Sept. 9.
“CPW (Colorado Parks and Wildlife) has received a report of a possible wolf depredation in Grand County. Local staff are conducting a field investigation,” agency officials stated Tuesday, Sept. 10.
If confirmed, staff will update the Gray Wolf Depredation Report webpage.
Parks and Wildlife completed the operation to capture all six wolves from the Copper Creek Pack on Sept. 5. Following the wolves’ capture, the pack’s adult male died from injuries unrelated to the relocation, according to officials.
Support Local Journalism
State officials are holding the female and four pups in captivity before making any decisions about releasing them back into the wild.
The adult male of the Cooper Creek Pack was believed to be responsible for multiple livestock killings in Grand County, as well as the adult female.
This story will be updated as information is received, and contains reporting from Ali Longwell.
This story is from SkyHiNews.com.
