Probable Wolf Sighting In Northern Colorado
A recent Colorado Division of Wildlife press release suggests that a lone wolf may have wandered into and established residence in Northern Colorado. A Colorado Division of Wildlife manager took a video after following up on a report from a local rancher. While it is not confirmed, the evidence strongly suggests that it is in fact a wolf.
You can see that video here.
The last known breeding population of wolves in Colorado was exterminated in the 1940s, and if the wolf is to be re-established, it will most likely be via reintroduction, not a natural migration from Yellowstone. Colorado has a successful lynx reintrodution program, and we can only hope that one day wolves and grizz will once again roam the Rockies and San Juan’s, although there is evidence to suggest there are still grizzlies in the Southern San Juan’s.
who took this picture?
Department of Fish and Wildlife, I believe. It was a wallpaper download from some site.