Challenge to Wolf Reintroduction in Colorado Tossed by Judge

Colorado can proceed with its plan to reintroduce endangered gray wolves into the western part of the state after a federal judge denied ranchers’ request to put the reintroduction on hold.

Halting the release of wolves would be contrary to the public interest, Judge Regina M. Rodriguez of the US District Court for the District of Colorado said.

In the November 2020 elections, Colorado voters narrowly passed Proposition 114, which required the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission to reintroduce gray wolves by Dec. 31, 2023. The plan requires the division to capture 10-15 wolves annually by trapping, darting, or net ...