Colorado Parks and Wildlife Lethally Removes Another Gray Wolf

Colorado Parks and Wildlife has lethally removed another gray wolf from Colorado's wilderness. The latest lethal removal involved an uncollared yearling female from the One Ear Pack, located in Grand County.

CPW Removes Another Gray Wolf From One Ear Pack

According to a press release from Colorado Parks and Wildlife, the agency took the action because of ongoing depredations during an evaluation period. The latest lethal removal comes a month after a previous lethal removal of a gray wolf from the same pack on August 4, 2026.

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The evaluation period following the August removal confirms seven additional depredations by the One Ear Pack. Before the lethal removal of the uncollared female, nonlethal deterrence methods were used and included:

• Increased active monitoring, including deployment of cellular-connected cameras
• Active human presence, including the deployment of range riders
• Hazing, when possible

Colorado Wolf Removal Follows Seven Additional Depredations

The latest lethal removal occurred on September 9, 2026, marking the fifth lethal removal of a gray wolf in Colorado in 2026. Previous lethal removals due to depredations include:

• June 12, 2026 - One uncollared gray wolf
• August 4, 2026 - One yearling from the One Ear Pack
• September 7, 2026 - One yearling  from the Copper Creek Pack
• September 7, 2026 - One yearling from the Three Creeks Pack

Since the reintroduction of gray wolves to Colorado in December 2023, Colorado Parks and Wildlife has lethally removed six wolves. Colorado's overall mortality count for gray wolves since reintroduction in 2023 is 20.

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For more information on the latest lethal removal of gray wolves in Colorado, visit cpw.state.co.us.