Posted 12/19/2023, 12:45:02 PM
Boebert Decries Colorado Wolf Reintroduction as Risk to Ranchers
- Lauren Boebert criticized the reintroduction of 5 gray wolves to Colorado, calling it "ill-advised" and a risk to local ranchers and farmers
- The decision was approved by voters in 2020 despite opposition from ranchers concerned about livestock attacks
- Boebert backed efforts to remove wolves from the endangered species list
- Ranchers will be compensated up to $15,000 for livestock killed by the reintroduced wolves
- Advocates argue wolves are important for the local ecosystem after being nearly wiped out in Colorado due to hunting