Days after the request, federal officials announced that the wolf from the Copper Creek pack that died in September had been shot.⁠ ⁠ As Colorado prepares to reintroduce its second batch of gray wolves this winter, the state agency responsible for the voter-mandated reintroduction effort is facing even more pressure from livestock producers. On Dec. 31, ranchers in Grand County submitted a request to Colorado Parks and Wildlife seeking $582,000 in compensation for the impacts they say gray wolves have had on their operations. If that total amount is approved, the Colorado Sun reports, it would drain the state’s Wolf Depredation Compensation Fund and force CPW to divert money from the state’s general fund to cover the costs.⁠ ⁠ Tap the link in profile for the full story 🔗⁠ ⁠ #colorado #cpw #wolf #wolves #wolfreintroduction #depredation #wildlife #conservation #outdoors #nature #outdoorlife⁠ 📷: Matt Moyer⁠ Story by: dac.collins