Colorado Parks and Wildlife Lethally Removes Gray Wolf in Grand County Following Depredation Incidents
Colorado Parks and Wildlife lethally removed a gray wolf in Grand County following continued depredation.
Denver, CO, September 11, 2026 —
A gray wolf was lethally removed in Grand County, Colorado, by Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) officials. The action was taken due to continued instances of depredation attributed to the wolf.
The specific date of the removal was not provided. CPW’s decision followed a pattern of livestock or other animal losses that were linked to this particular wolf. Further details regarding the nature and extent of the depredation incidents, including the types of animals affected and the number of occurrences, were not immediately available.
CPW has been managing the reintroduction and presence of gray wolves in Colorado. The agency typically outlines protocols for managing wolf behavior, especially when conflicts arise with livestock or agricultural operations. Lethal removal is generally considered a measure of last resort in wildlife management when other methods are deemed insufficient to prevent ongoing harm.
Information regarding any prior attempts by CPW to mitigate the depredation, such as hazing or relocation efforts, was not included in the summary. The contractor or personnel responsible for carrying out the removal was also not identified.
The agency has not yet released details on the next steps or further management plans concerning the wolf population in Grand County following this event. The exact number of wolves in the area or the broader implications for the state’s wolf reintroduction program remain to be detailed.
Story summarized from the original created by Spencer Kristensen on kdvr.com, see more information here.
