Middle Park Stockgrowers receive non-lethal wolf deterrent funding after 6 incidents [Video]

DENVER (KDVR) — Two days after another wolf depredation in Grand County, Colorado Parks and Wildlife and the Department of Agriculture are announcing a partnership with the Middle Park Stockgrowers Association to get on-the-ground assistance to those impacted by recent wolf depredations.

The measures come as livestock producers continue to press the state to resolve six attacks in Grand and Jackson County during April that have involved at least four calves and four cattle, with the Middle Park Stockgrowers Association even asking for lethal removal if possible. Ranchers say the latest depredation incident occurred at a ranch where four other incidents involving calves have been recorded.

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One part of the groups’ agreement dedicates $20,000 for non-lethal wolf deterrents, like nighttime patrols and herd protection, including hiring range riders. All of the deterrents will be purchased and contracted through the Middle Park Stockgrowers.

“CPW and CDA have worked with the community in Grand County to understand what kind of support they need and …