Conflict between Colorado livestock producers and wolves
Colorado livestock producers call for wolves to be lethally removed due to ongoing attacks on cattle, despite non-lethal methods being ineffective
Key Points
- 24 cattle and sheep killed by wolves since April 2
- Colorado ranchers calling for lethal removal of problem wolves
- CPW emphasizing education and non-lethal management techniques
Pros
- Protecting livestock and livelihood of ranchers
- Addressing ongoing threat of wolves preying on cattle
Cons
- Controversy over lethal removal of wolves
- Debate over effectiveness of non-lethal methods