Latest Relocated Gray Wolf Death Reported in Northwest Colorado

Latest relocated gray wolf death reported in northwest Colorado

A female gray wolf was reported dead in northwest Colorado this week, becoming at least the seventh of the state's reintroduced wolves to die.

Officials release concerning update on status of once-threatened predator: 'It's infuriating to see'

The wolf population in Washington state has been on the rise since 2008 after being hunted to near extinction around the 1930s. However, in 2024, their numbers declined for the first time, per the Oregon Capital Chronicle. While hope for protecting these beautiful creatures remains, conservationists are scrambling to find answers to this concerning population drop.  What's happening? Nearly 100 years ago, gray wolves in Washington state were con…

Wildlife officers investigating wolf death in northwest Colorado

DENVER (KDVR) -- Wildlife officers are investigating the death of a gray wolf in northwest Colorado. Colorado Parks and Wildlife said in a press release Friday that the agency was alerted to the death of a female gray wolf, 2512-BC, on Thursday. The agency did not specify where the wolf died. Previous coverage: CPW: Wolves moving through Colorado, some traversing over…

4th Colorado wolf reported dead, another female from the 15 animals released in January

Mortality signal was received on Thursday from one of eight females translocated from British Columbia in January

Female wolf dies in northwest Colorado, marking fourth death of British Columbia wolves this year

One of Colorado’s reintroduced wolves died on Thursday, May 15, in the state’s northwest region.  Parks and Wildlife officials confirmed Friday that they received a mortality alert on the female wolf’s collar on Thursday. The agency provided no additional details on the incident or the cause of death.  The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will conduct the investigation and necropsy to determine what caused its death.   The wolf’s death marks the f…

Female wolf dies in northwest Colorado, marking fourth death this year

One of Colorado’s reintroduced wolves died on Thursday, May 15, in the state’s northwest region.  Parks and Wildlife officials confirmed Friday that they received a mortality alert on the female wolf’s collar on Thursday. The agency provided no additional details on the incident or the cause of death.  The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will conduct the investigation and necropsy to determine what caused its death.   The wolf’s death marks the f…