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CPW logoThe Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission is the body charged with developing a Colorado Wolf Restoration and Management Plan. On May 3, 2023, the Parks and Wildlife Commission unanimously approved the Colorado Wolf Restoration and Management Plan. Throughout the process, Colorado Parks and Wildlife and Keystone Policy Center staff regularly updated the Commission on the wolf planning process, public engagement, and the progress of the Stakeholder Advisory Group and Technical Working Group.

Click here to learn more about the Commission and to access information about past and upcoming meetings, including agendas, YouTube recordings, and Commission materials.

May 2023

  • The Commission unanimously approved the Colorado Wolf Restoration and Management plan, following a period of deliberation and public engagement January 2023 - May 2023. See more details here. View a recording of their meeting here.

November 2022

  • CPW Staff and the Keystone Policy Center updated the Commission on wolf reintroduction and management planning efforts, including the final work of the Stakeholder Advisory Group, ongoing Tribal consultations with the Southern Ute and Ute Mountain Ute Tribes, and the planning and public engagement process for the draft wolf plan. View Keystone's presentation here and CPW staff's presentation here.

September 2022

  • CPW Staff and the Keystone Policy Center updated the Commission on wolf reintroduction and management planning efforts, including the recent work of the Stakeholder Advisory Group, Technical Working Group, and ongoing Tribal consultations with the Southern Ute and Ute Mountain Ute Tribes. View Keystone's presentation here and CPW staff's presentation here.

July 2022

  • CPW Staff and the Keystone Policy Center updated the Commission on wolf reintroduction and management planning efforts, including the recent work of the Stakeholder Advisory Group, Technical Working Group and ongoing Tribal consultations with the Southern Ute and Ute Mountain Ute Tribes. View Keystone's presentation here and CPW staff's presentation here.

June 2022

  • The Commission discussed the 2016 wolf resolution. See the recording here. CPW Staff and the Keystone Policy Center also updated the Commission on wolf reintroduction and management planning efforts, including the recent work of the Stakeholder Advisory Group, Technical Working Group and ongoing Tribal consultations with the Southern Ute and Ute Mountain Ute Tribes. View Keystone's presentation here and CPW staff's presentation here.

May 2022

  • The Commission updated the hazing regulation for non-game wildlife. See the recording here. CPW Staff and the Keystone Policy Center also updated the Commission on wolf reintroduction and management planning efforts, including the recent work of the Stakeholder Advisory Group, Technical Working Group and ongoing Tribal consultations with the Southern Ute and Ute Mountain Ute Tribes. View the presentations here.

March 2022

  • CPW Staff and the Keystone Policy Center updated the Commission on wolf reintroduction and management planning efforts, including the federal relisting of gray wolves and the SAG and TWG's recommendations for livestock compensation. View the presentations here.

January 2022

  • CPW Staff and the Keystone Policy Center updated the Commission on wolf reintroduction and management planning efforts. View the presentations here.

November 2021

  • The Keystone Policy Center gave an overview of the Summer 2021 Public Engagement Report to the Parks and Wildlife Commission. View the presentation here.
  • Colorado Parks and Wildlife staff updated the Commission on the recommendations of the Technical Working Group regarding wolf restoration logistics. View the presentation here.


Proposition 114 and the Parks and Wildlife Commission

Proposition 114, a ballot initiative directing the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission to develop a plan to restore and manage gray wolves in Colorado no later than December 31, 2023 on designated lands west of the Continental Divide, passed on November 3, 2020. Proposition 114 directs the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission to:

  • Restore and manage gray wolves in Colorado no later than December 31, 2023, on designated lands west of the Continental Divide;
  • Hold statewide hearings about scientific, economic, and social considerations;
  • Periodically obtain public input to update the plan; and
  • Use state funds to assist livestock owners in preventing conflicts with gray wolves and pay fair compensation for livestock losses.



CPW logoThe Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission is the body charged with developing a Colorado Wolf Restoration and Management Plan. On May 3, 2023, the Parks and Wildlife Commission unanimously approved the Colorado Wolf Restoration and Management Plan. Throughout the process, Colorado Parks and Wildlife and Keystone Policy Center staff regularly updated the Commission on the wolf planning process, public engagement, and the progress of the Stakeholder Advisory Group and Technical Working Group.

Click here to learn more about the Commission and to access information about past and upcoming meetings, including agendas, YouTube recordings, and Commission materials.

May 2023

  • The Commission unanimously approved the Colorado Wolf Restoration and Management plan, following a period of deliberation and public engagement January 2023 - May 2023. See more details here. View a recording of their meeting here.

November 2022

  • CPW Staff and the Keystone Policy Center updated the Commission on wolf reintroduction and management planning efforts, including the final work of the Stakeholder Advisory Group, ongoing Tribal consultations with the Southern Ute and Ute Mountain Ute Tribes, and the planning and public engagement process for the draft wolf plan. View Keystone's presentation here and CPW staff's presentation here.

September 2022

  • CPW Staff and the Keystone Policy Center updated the Commission on wolf reintroduction and management planning efforts, including the recent work of the Stakeholder Advisory Group, Technical Working Group, and ongoing Tribal consultations with the Southern Ute and Ute Mountain Ute Tribes. View Keystone's presentation here and CPW staff's presentation here.

July 2022

  • CPW Staff and the Keystone Policy Center updated the Commission on wolf reintroduction and management planning efforts, including the recent work of the Stakeholder Advisory Group, Technical Working Group and ongoing Tribal consultations with the Southern Ute and Ute Mountain Ute Tribes. View Keystone's presentation here and CPW staff's presentation here.

June 2022

  • The Commission discussed the 2016 wolf resolution. See the recording here. CPW Staff and the Keystone Policy Center also updated the Commission on wolf reintroduction and management planning efforts, including the recent work of the Stakeholder Advisory Group, Technical Working Group and ongoing Tribal consultations with the Southern Ute and Ute Mountain Ute Tribes. View Keystone's presentation here and CPW staff's presentation here.

May 2022

  • The Commission updated the hazing regulation for non-game wildlife. See the recording here. CPW Staff and the Keystone Policy Center also updated the Commission on wolf reintroduction and management planning efforts, including the recent work of the Stakeholder Advisory Group, Technical Working Group and ongoing Tribal consultations with the Southern Ute and Ute Mountain Ute Tribes. View the presentations here.

March 2022

  • CPW Staff and the Keystone Policy Center updated the Commission on wolf reintroduction and management planning efforts, including the federal relisting of gray wolves and the SAG and TWG's recommendations for livestock compensation. View the presentations here.

January 2022

  • CPW Staff and the Keystone Policy Center updated the Commission on wolf reintroduction and management planning efforts. View the presentations here.

November 2021

  • The Keystone Policy Center gave an overview of the Summer 2021 Public Engagement Report to the Parks and Wildlife Commission. View the presentation here.
  • Colorado Parks and Wildlife staff updated the Commission on the recommendations of the Technical Working Group regarding wolf restoration logistics. View the presentation here.


Proposition 114 and the Parks and Wildlife Commission

Proposition 114, a ballot initiative directing the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission to develop a plan to restore and manage gray wolves in Colorado no later than December 31, 2023 on designated lands west of the Continental Divide, passed on November 3, 2020. Proposition 114 directs the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission to:

  • Restore and manage gray wolves in Colorado no later than December 31, 2023, on designated lands west of the Continental Divide;
  • Hold statewide hearings about scientific, economic, and social considerations;
  • Periodically obtain public input to update the plan; and
  • Use state funds to assist livestock owners in preventing conflicts with gray wolves and pay fair compensation for livestock losses.


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