Lawmakers Question How Colorado Is Managing Wolves, Depredation Claims, and Public Perception

Lawmakers question how Colorado is managing wolves, depredation claims and public perception

As Colorado lawmakers prepare to return for the 2026 legislative session, wolves — what they’re costing the state, how they’re faring in the wild and whether Colorado’s reintroduction can overcome political and federal challenges — continue to be a hot topic.  On Thursday, members of Colorado’s Joint Budget Committee held a hearing with the Colorado Department of Natural Resources, including Colorado Parks and Wildlife, to discuss budget priorit…