Tag: Jeff Davis
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‘Devastating’ — Zebra mussels found in Colorado River, officials scramble to develop rapid response
After years of taking steps to keep zebra mussels out of Colorado’s rivers and lakes, state officials said on Tuesday they are “devastated” to learn the invasive species has now made its way into the Colorado River, potentially affecting four states, and they are working on a rapid response to stop it from spreading. “This…
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With new wolf pup — or pups — Colorado wildlife director insists on non-lethal response to livestock killings
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The chief of Colorado Parks & Wildlife insisted that “non-lethal” means of managing wolves that kill livestock is crucial especially now that the two wolves brought to Colorado have a pup. “And we believe that there are more pups within the recently named pack,” Jeff…
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife rejects pleas from ranchers to kill wolves attacking livestock
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Colorado Parks and Wildlife on Tuesday told ranchers no “lethal” help is coming on the heels of wolves killing at least four yearlings in 72 hours last week. The state agency’s decision was backed by Gov. Jared Polis, who supports the wolf management program. Colorado…
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As Colorado wildlife agency claims it is not to blame for wolf kills, ranchers threaten future partnerships
Even as officials of the Colorado Parks and Wildlife insist the recent killing of a calf by wolf is not their fault, the relationship with ranchers has soured to the point private landowners have begun considering to restrict state access to their properties, potentially jeopardizing programs that rely on the latter’s help. Notably, private landowners…