What it looked like as Colorado wildlife officials released 5 Oregon wolves in Grand County

[@kamiccola]

For some reason, I always forget how big wolves are and then I'm always surprised when seeing them next to people. Beautiful creatures.

[@floatingshoppinglist5193]

This is incredible, but what are the collars for? Video? GPS tracking for monitoring the pack?

[@PiedType]

Tracking and monitoring.

[@HippieWitchyAsh]

I'm here to ask the same.. there's no concern of the collars getting caught on something that could harm the wolf?

[@scottleggejr]

Those are for FOIA requests 😂

[@scottleggejr]

@@HippieWitchyAsh we can only hope!

[@a11aaa11a]

Is it just me, or is there no audio?

[@runswithjedi]

Confirmed, no audio for me either.

[@pennydelahanty5185]

😢 me neither

[@bobhaphey954]

Being a former Oregon resident Colorado you have just made a huge mistake. I have witnessed first hand the the result of the return of the wolf. In NE Oregon the deer herds will never recover. The wolves here were never as large as the ones being released from northern latitudes.

[@ShermanBrady-r1o]

Why doesn’t those papers pushers ask the farmers what they think about the wolves being brought back in to kill and feed on their livestock? The livestock that American depend on for their food. They should take a few and release them where all these papers pushers live at. Let’s see what they have to think whenever those wolves start eating their pet dogs and cats. Also children are not safe either from a pack of wolves.

[@osamanazzal4302]

Wolves were in the habitat first. They shouldn’t have been killed off. Defend your livestock, but don’t hunt them. Also, just take precautions around them.

[@AOH1321]

Thank you Colorado! Important work for the ecology of the mountain west. Healthy wildlife herds and better fauna growth soon to come.

[@annag2456]

Baloney. Those of us that live in the country with livestock, now have another thing to worry about…just like the Wyoming ranchers after the Yellowstone wolves migrated. Maybe you need some in your neck of the world you live in, but not where the rest of us farmers and ranchers do.

[@tomdavidson9565]

​@annag2456 it's part of the job. Quit crying and mitigate the risk. You're gonna lose more to respitory illness than wolves I'd wager

[@19DESERTFOX91]

​@@tomdavidson9565 be sure not to whine when food related cost go up as well. Its not like ranchers are greedy capitalist who have tons of overhead to absorb dead cattle.

[@scottleggejr]

If you were right, the native species from Canada, Wyoming, and Minnesota would have moved here and flourished already 😂 you city people are so tender and whimsical about the wildlands 😂 Disney broke your lens of reality.

[@chuckster243]

"Healthy herds" ok, I see your delusions continue to plague your perception of reality. Colorado, say goodbye to your, already challenged from last winter, wildlife population.

[@robertcollinsworth9113]

Have fun, Colorado! My neighbor lost five calves last year to these vermin. People are starting to lose pets too.

[@zayshabazz3326]

😂😂😂

[@newlifelodge]

this is exactly what the 1% want, to control our food supplies by any means necessary

[@questionableshowman5970]

Don't forget these lands weren't yours in the first place given your white ancestors literally colonized lands that weren't theirs lol

[@johnboyajian1689]

I saw a Coyote in my front yard last night and I live in the city, a very rear thing to see in Fresno California!

[@jarisneilson]

On behalf of Oregon hunters, we apologize that you got these wolves. At the same time, it's 5 less killers in our state. SSS

[@scottleggejr]

Qhen do we get tags? 😂

[@hosteraas]

Should have let the wolves come back naturally, as they already were doing. This is just gonna backfire and cause more (real or perceived) conflict.

[@usz28]

They wouldn't have to come back if they weren't eradicated

[@questionableshowman5970]

you americans literally wiped them down through 1800's and 1900's so yeah you guys are the real problem.

[@osamanazzal4302]

Humans are at fault for encroaching in their habitats.

[@virgilridgley9741]

Maybe they should release the pack in denco, jeffco, dougco and arapco. Voters might get a different perspective

[@AdamHoooot]

Awwwwww! You're so frightened. That's cute.

[@virgilridgley9741]

@@AdamHoooot yep you got me.

[@AdamHoooot]

@@virgilridgley9741 I'd be willing to bet you bought an extra gun just to help you sleep at night lol. So adorable!

[@matttk421]

Yep, In 10 years, livestock, hikers, elk and deer will be the endangered species in this area. Wolves kill for sport.

[@scottleggejr]

​@@AdamHooootlook at his furry guys. His 🚀 is full tilt at these beasts getting set wild from their pens 😂 sick 🤢

[@RobinGlass]

many thanks to all who made this possible … the chance for a new beginning …re-wilding…a step towards restoring the natural order…natural law…nourishing our souls with the sight of our wolf brothers and sisters returning to their ancestral homelands.

[@carsongarnett1700]

What a beautiful sight to see!

[@fruitfarmfords8243]

Heading to a cattle ranch and playground near you! Theres a reason why they were eradicated long ago, people have short memories.

[@firehot427]

Interesting how other states have them. We had no right to eradicate them. Not like they lowered the elk population while they were even here. The elk population is too high imo

[@MrSimondaniel3]

wolves have never been to a playground in recorded history, to my knowledge.

[@karigunderson5284]

Wolf-livestock depredation is low, and elk populations are at-or-over objective in almost every part of Montana. There are 50 percent MORE elk in Montana today than when wolves were reintroduced in Yellowstone National Park.

[@scottleggejr]

​@@karigunderson5284they moved to MT to get away from Wyoming. The elk and moose in wy has been decimated. There's still not enough data but the feds keep releasing them...

[@Redstoneprime316]

@@scottleggejr Good

[@melaniea7751]

This is such a beautiful moment. They’re so beautiful and happy!

[@cathypiscitelll9582]

What makes us so divine as human beings that we have the right to cause such devastating effects of extinction? Have they no right to share this planet & deserve to live free of the threat of exploitation merciless, hunting including trophy hunting!! I have loved all non-human creatures allmy entire life and it is heartbreaking to see the devastation that results in overhunting. Should I hope that there r conservation effortss & Colorado voters that r determined in saving these wolves & other wildlife as well I maintain a measure of hope that these efforts to stop killing animals will someday be the RULE & not the exception throughout this planet. Is it NOT their RIGHT to live without the threat of death and extinction? Once a species is gone it is gone forever & that is truly devastating.

[@a11aaa11a]

No, animals are constantly under threat of extinction from other animals, that's how it's always been. We shouldn't over-hunt or harm habitats, but we also shouldn't pretend that species have the "right" to just exist no matter what.

[@benito12ify]

Over the past 75 years hunters have done more to help increase wildlife populations than any non-hunting conservation group. Almost every species that has a hunting season placed upon them, have seen their numbers increase. Hunters generally have much more of an understanding of wildlife than non-hunters. Case in point, your celebration of the the wolf release (and your subsequent lecture anti-hunting lecture), without recognizing that the release of wolves will greatly, greatly decrease many forms of wildlife. In other words, hunters understand that nothing lives in a vacuum, non hunters however, have trouble with this concept.

[@danhipps8747]

​@@benito12ifyFacts

[@questionableshowman5970]

@@benito12ify you white ancestors literally almost wiped them out in the 1800's and 1900's so how the hell do these hunters know any better??? But of course white folks are known to be the biggest colonizers on earth without caring the well beings of others other than their white skin lol

[@osamanazzal4302]

@@a11aaa11a Humans cause the most extinctions of wild animals. You can ask the many species that we made extinct, such as the great auk and Zanzibar leopard. Oh, wait. They’re gone. And it’s all because of humans.

[@edwardabrams4972]

Those wolves they released were the ones that Oregon was having a problem with them killing cattle so they gave them to Colorado! What fo you think those wolves are going yo do as soon as they are released? Colorado ranchers are not going to be happy or are the hunters!

[@Denverscorpio]

Well im sure the ranchers are locked and loaded!

[@osamanazzal4302]

Wolves were on the habitat first. Ranchers and hunters need to find a way to coexist with them. Those wolves are not invasive species.

[@davidghost2913]

That made me happy.Thank you CPW,help them thrive..Survive and prosper in this place we call Earth...

[@mamirobin]

Just magical! The reintroduction of wolves is SO IMPORTANT. Hope they will survive!

[@scottleggejr]

Important for what?

[@synthraofficial5366]

​@@scottleggejr The environment.

[@scottleggejr]

@@synthraofficial5366 bruh. That's it. You solved the climate crisis! 1) battery cars but no new generator stations and make solar a nightmare to permit. 2) abortions. Tons of abortions. 3) a shit ton of wild wolves 4) stop forestry management 5) more money to Ukraine 6) mountains of inflation 7) more wolves everywhere 🤣 🤯

[@hosteraas]

​@scottleggejr it's only important as a signal to the leftists.

[@scottleggejr]

@@hosteraas we can't have rampant homeless, illegal immigrants, and DA not prosecute so we will settle in insisting wolves are in the wild. 🤣

[@reggierendon2847]

My grandma was eaten by a man called wolf. Poor granny

[@Darklucariorox]

Dont let the fearmongering keep the wolves away! They wouldnt ever have a chance to flourish with all the snobs pointing their weapons at anything that poses a threat to their simpleton "way of life"!! I didnt move out here to not hear the howling in the backyard and see the wilderness hold up against the dying vegetation and overcrowding of herbivores

[@scottleggejr]

Your hatred for ruminants and unending lust for predators probably needs checked out by some kind of therapist 😂

[@garycrawford4700]

As a sixth generation native of Colorado , I think you should have moved out to Oregon! That way these animals would not have to be put through such a terrifying experience! Trapped ! Shot with a tranquilizer ! Moved over 1000 miles to a foreign land with different climate and terrain! Just to make a SNOB like you happy? They'll probably head west ASAP . Hope they get home soon.

[@Redstoneprime316]

@@scottleggejr How do you know they hate ruminants?

[@JOSEPHMATTHEWHOLLAND]

Awesome give them a chance you think theses are the only wolfs in Colorado you're crazy. Don't be pulling that Yellowstone crap either

[@dlife7826]

This is Amazing!! Thank you CPW

[@kicker6274]

They were legally forced to do it. They know it will be devistating to the elk and deer populations.

[@scottleggejr]

​@@kicker6274 CPW revenue drops like rocks ... Tourist industry tanks, but hey you got wolves now in places that the people who voted for it will never go or see any of the impact 😂

[@osamanazzal4302]

@@kicker6274 Wolves usually keep the populations healthy. They hunt the weaker individuals to keep the populations healthy.

[@davemanago7678]

Bad ass!!!!

[@scottleggejr]

Weird timing with this... Theres a bunch of new info around Yellowstone wolves recently released saying things are not going how they predicted in a bad way. Doubling down on releasing seems like an odd and divisive move for Colorado. I cant wait to see what happens when they try this bs in Utah 😂

[@cw6795]

When they aren't managed it can only go one way.

[@osamanazzal4302]

Releasing wolves usually helps ecosystems.

[@nimcomohamed-w5l]

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[@Time4Change46]

Thank you Colorado for this amazing opportunity for the beautiful wolf to be free as they were intended! Run free beautiful ❤

[@J.D.Ruybal]

Yes, understanding the issue. One must nonetheless consider: Conflicts over stakeholders, predator and prey vs Conflicts over livestock. Livestock; A commodity bought, sold, traded, bred. Yes and some are even pets. In the conversation; Stakeholders = money to be had. This 'conflict' seems more of an issue of monetary $value$. Keeping in mind: $2 million in federal conservation funds-taxpayers contributions-to help 'mitigate' the 'conflict' between livestock and wolves. Money makes everything better?? Just recently a Nature Communications team compiled a database of more than 2,000 species that have fallen victim to free-ranging domestic cats--And this has been going on for years!--Is there no value in 2,000 species having predator and prey 'conflict'? Is there no outright 'stakeholder' (monetary) $value$. No money to be had? Just as important: Also reported is the global 'loss' of wildlife being "significant and alarming". Even more than previously thought. Yet again victims of free-ranging domestic cats are not mentioned? Global 'loss' of wildlife. Predator and prey vs Conflicts? Is it that there is no stakeholder (monetary) $value$. No money to be had? One must ask: With so much loss, where is the outcry? Where is the federal funding? Where is the concern? Where are the laws? One's pet can kill unabated and the environment made toxic, yet today as in the past; a natural predator must be mitigated, killed and/or expelled at any cost? Is it simply about the money and stakeholder $value$?

[@osamanazzal4302]

Wolves were on the habitat first. Learn to cope with them or leave.

[@johnnydough914]

I just did a quick google search and all of these wolves seem to have died. They got so used to being fed by humans they lost all their hunting abilities and died of hunger.

[@stevenprinc5580]

Happy camping. Wait until the pack is 12 or more. All you wanted this will soon regret it when they start going after people and domestic animals. You will all soon be terrified to go camping.

[@wildblueworld]

Obviously, you know ZERO about wolves and wildlife control and conservation. Go sleep!

[@coyotehammer6947]

@@wildblueworldobviously you simply know nothing.

[@dlife7826]

Don’t go camping if you’re scared of the animals out there. It’s their home.

[@davidghost2913]

@stevenprinc5580.Get a life...

[@AdamHoooot]

Another scared little cutie. I thought people on the Western slope were tough but I guess not.

[@oscarpalacios7198]

Beautiful animals ❣️❣️❣️

[@cfoxYOU]

Paws on the ground again after 80 years. It's about time! Fare thee well, canine cousins.

[@scottleggejr]

You a furry bro?

[@osamanazzal4302]

@@scottleggejr You clearly have nothing between your ears. 🤡

[@scottleggejr]

@@osamanazzal4302 what kinda psycho comment is that? Paws on the ground lol. Can't wait to make on into a rug.

[@Redstoneprime316]

@@scottleggejr What’s psychopathic about their comment?

[@REAL4wd]

Thank you ❤️ God bless you

[@stevenschulte779]

Have you ever seen how wolves kill? Big mistake

[@osamanazzal4302]

So what? They kill to eat.

[@Redstoneprime316]

Your point? Wolves need to eat.

[@oscarpalacios7198]

Hunter's to jail

[@scottleggejr]

"He's coming right for us!" 😂

[@osamanazzal4302]

@@scottleggejr You clearly have nothing between your ears. 🤡

[@scottleggejr]

@@osamanazzal4302 SSS 🤙

[@AnthonyWiddowson]

Wohoooooooooooo run wolves! Be free!

[@ShariLeigh44]

Yes!!! Beautiful!!!

[@ismaelgonzalez2432]

Beautiful... Need I Say more?

[@ziggy107]

beautiful. bravo Colorado

[@J.D.Ruybal]

This is not simply about reintroducing wolves. Key word ‘reintroducing! Most folks have some understanding of nature in balance. Take some time to review the below. Then come to one's own conclusion: . “mononatures”: the reproduction of life with the aim of relentlessly generating surplus value where entire bureaucratic infrastructures buttress the genomics of cattle breeding. See: Introduction: Plantationocene. From the Series: Plantationocene