Colorado’s Copper Creek Wolf Dead, Rest of Pack Relocated

Colorado's Copper Creek wolf pack has been relocated to another area of Colorado and one wolf has died according to Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Officials from Colorado Parks and Wildlife with support from federal partners have relocated all six wolves from the Copper Creek pack according to a press release.

During the relocation process, Colorado Parks and Wildlife biologists were able to assess the health of all of the wolves and facilitate transportation to a large, secure enclosure with limited human interaction for the needs of the animals and those in communities in Colorado.

We are still in the early stages of the restoration plan. Our legal obligation to Colorado voters is to continue working towards a sustainable population. We also must continue our efforts to minimize losses to our producers and to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of the wolves as we work towards a viable gray wolf population.

Said Colorado Parks and Wildlife Director, Jeff Davis, in the press release.

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Colorado Wolf Dies Days After Capture

An adult male, 2309-OR, was captured on Friday, August 30, and was found to have several injuries to his right rear leg not related to the capture. Colorado Parks and Wildlife administered antibiotics to help combat the infections from the injuries and transported him to a new location. Four days after release, a mortality signal came from the wolf's GPS collar. The wolf known as 2309-OR was confirmed dead.

The wolf pups 2401, 2403, 2405, and 2402 were captured over three days. The wolf pups were underweight but overall healthy. More information on the capture and relocation mission of Colorado's Copper Creek Wolf Pack can be seen at cpw.state.co.us.