Colorado has paid more than $1.3 million to ranchers for wolf damages

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“The current wolf compensation program is so broad that it now covers claims beyond its intended purpose of reimbursing livestock owners for actual, verified wolf-caused losses,” a petition says. Colorado has paid more than $1.3 million to ranchers for wolf damages. Is its funding program sustainable? “The current wolf compensation program is so broad that it now covers claims beyond its intended purpose of reimbursing livestock owners for actual, verified wolf-caused losses,” a petition says. Read Story Related articles: Wolf wandered through parts of Jefferson, Douglas counties in March Adult wolf dies in northwest Colorado during capture-and-collaring operation © Copyright 2026 The Denver Post. All rights reserved. 5990 Washington Street | Denver, CO 80216 You're receiving this email because you've signed up to receive Denver Post Local from The Denver Post. Unsubscribe