Colorado Parks and Wildlife have confirmed the second case of wolf depredation in western Colorado in less than a week. The first case was a report of a dead calf in Grand County on April 2nd with the second case also of a dead calf on April 7th.
The most recent field investigation found injuries on the dead calf consistent with wolf depredation, including partially consumed hindquarters. Partial wolf tracks were also found with officials aware of 4 wolves that have been tracked in the area during this time.
The livestock producer will be eligible for fair market value compensation if a claim is submitted.