Colorado wolf reintroduction to include wolves from Washington tribes

Colorado Parks and Wildlife staff members check the teeth one of five gray wolves before releasing it onto public land in Grand County — Colorado Parks and Wildlife staff members check the teeth one of five gray wolves captured in Oregon on Dec. 17, 2023, before releasing it onto public land in Grand County, Colorado, on Dec. 18, 2023. (Photo provided by Colorado Parks and Wildlife)

By Elise Schmelzer | eschmelzer@denverpost.com | The Denver Post

PUBLISHED: January 19, 2024 at 4:04 PM MST | UPDATED: January 19, 2024 at 6:41 PM MST

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Native American tribes in eastern Washington will supply up to 15 wolves to Colorado next winter under an agreement announced Friday that marks a major step forward for the state's reintroduction efforts.

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