New Uncollared Wolf Confirmed in Colorado's Moffat County

Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) confirmed the presence of an uncollared wolf in northwest Moffat County, marking the first such confirmation since 2021. A scat sample tested positive for wolf DNA, indicating that this wolf is not part of the ongoing reintroduction efforts and is separate from the previously known 29 wolves in the state. This confirmation comes amid ranchers' reports of uncollared wolves in the region, further highlighting the potential for increasing wolf populations migrating from other areas. Additionally, CPW has released 15 new wolves from Canada as part of a multi-year reintroduction plan, with photos documenting the capturing and releasing process. The agency plans to conduct winter population counts to better understand the growing wolf population in Colorado. This marks a significant moment for wildlife management in the state, as officials navigate the complexities of wolf reintroduction and population dynamics.