Colorado Parks and Wildlife Reports: Collared Gray Wolf Activity Observed South of I-70 For First Time
Description: Wolf Movement Update: Since the Collared Gray Wolf Activity Map was updated on Wednesday, Oct. 23, Colorado Parks and Wildlife biologists have noted GPS locations from a collared gray wolf to the south of Interstate 70. Although CPW does not publicly provide location information on Colorado’s wolves outside of the map releases on the fourth Wednesday of every month, the agency is providing this update because this is the first time GPS data points have been observed south of I-70. This kind of wildlife activity was anticipated.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife Reports: Collared Gray Wolf Activity Observed South of I-70 For First Time
DENVER – Since the Collared Gray Wolf Activity Map was updated on Wednesday, Oct. 23, Colorado Parks and Wildlife biologists have noted GPS locations from a collared gray wolf to the south of Interstate 70. Although CPW does not publicly provide location information on Colorado’s wolves outside of the map releases on the fourth Wednesday of every month, the agency is providing this update because this is the first time GPS data points have been observed south of I-70. This kind of wildlife activity was anticipated.
The CPW website will be updated with this interim Wolf Activity Map in the coming days.
Please note, wolves need three things: food, connectivity with large wild landscapes, and space from/tolerance from humans. Translocated wolves are currently exploring the Colorado landscape and as wolf population numbers grow, some wolves will migrate to establish new territories. Wolves are habitat generalists, meaning they can thrive in a wide variety of environmental conditions and habitats. As long as prey is available, wolves can use a variety of areas. It is anticipated that wolves will expand widely over time.
CPW encourages anyone who believes they have seen a wolf to fill out the wolf sighting form found on our website. In addition to the wolf sighting form, members of the public can also find information on living and recreating in areas where wolves live.
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