"Colorado's Response to the Return of Wolves: Ranchers, Public, and Students Take Action"

Ranchers in Colorado are preparing for the reintroduction of wolves to the state, as part of a voter-mandated effort. However, they are facing uncertainties and unknowns about how the wolves will behave and where they will be released. Colorado Parks and Wildlife has stockpiled wolf-deterrence supplies, such as LED lights, cracker shells, propane cannons, and electrified fencing, to lend to ranchers in areas where the wolves will be released. Ranchers are also considering various methods to protect their livestock, including using guard dogs, donkeys, and mounted riders, as well as training their herds to act more like bison to deter wolf attacks. However, these methods may not work for all operations, and ranchers are concerned about the financial costs and potential impacts on their livelihoods.