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PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For DISCUSSION ON THE STATUS OF GRAY WOLVES IN COLORADO
JOINT COMMITTEE COMMITTEE ON WATER RESOURCES AND AGRICULTURE REVIEW COMMITTEE
Date Sep 18, 2024
Location Old State Library
Discussion on the Status of Gray Wolves in Colorado - Committee Discussion Only
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09:48:38 AM |
Jeff Davis, Colorado
Parks and Wildlife (CPW), introduced his presentation. He spoke about CPW
efforts to capture and relocate a wolf pack in previous weeks and sourcing
additional wolves. He told the committee about efforts to strengthen coexistence
programs, site vulnerability assessments, and education and outreach. He
discussed future efforts and goals for wolf reintroduction going forward,
including mitigating the effects on ranching communities.
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09:56:02 AM |
Reid DeWalt, CPW,
told the committee about the Copper Creek pack relocation and the recent
death of a male wolf.
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09:57:25 AM |
The panelists responded to questions on tools and efforts around future reintroductions, conversations with local communities and officials, transparency in CPW operations, managing depredation, impacts to the beef and sheep industry, and relocation of wolves.
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10:22:44 AM |
Panelists continued to respond to questions about CPW's decision making process and balancing input from multiple stakeholders.
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10:32:13 AM |
Panelists continued to respond to questions regarding future reintroductions.
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