Wolf killed would have kept preying on livestock, Colorado agency says

A gray wolf that was killed in Routt County had been a persistent threat to local livestock, according to Colorado's wildlife agency. The uncollared wolf had killed at least 22 sheep over the past year, showing no signs of stopping. This decision to remove the wolf aims to protect farmers' livelihoods and maintain the balance between wildlife management and agricultural interests. The incident highlights the ongoing tension between wildlife conservation and livestock protection in areas where human and wolf populations overlap.