Wolves, Wounds, and Broken Promises: How Colorado's Mismanaged Reintroduction Is Hurting Ranchers

Opinion: Colorado's Wolf Reintroduction—A Cautionary Tale of Mismanagement and Rural Neglect

In December 2023, Colorado embarked on a historic endeavor: the reintroduction of gray wolves into the state's ecosystem. This initiative, approved by a narrow margin in the 2020 Proposition 114 ballot measure, marked the first time in U.S. history that voters—not federal wildlife agencies—mandated the return of an apex predator to the wild. While the ecological intentions behind this move are commendable, the execution has been fraught with missteps, leaving Colorado's ranching communities bearing the brunt of unforeseen (or intentional) consequences.Wikipedia

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