Colorado Secures British Columbia Wolves for Reintroduction

Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) announced an agreement with British Columbia to source up to 15 gray wolves for reintroduction between December 2024 and March 2025. This follows the initial release of 10 wolves from Oregon in December 2023, of which three have died. The reintroduction effort, supported by Colorado voters, aims to release 10 to 15 wolves annually over three to five years to establish a self-sustaining population. The partnership with British Columbia's Ministry of Water, Lands and Resource Stewardship replaces a previous arrangement with the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation in Washington, which was withdrawn due to public objection. The wolves will be captured, tested for diseases, and fitted with GPS collars before being transported to Colorado. CPW will cover all associated costs, continuing its commitment to wolf conservation.