Email jeffrey.davis@state.co.us and ask him to stop killing wolves! dnr_cpw_director@state.co.us
Email Jared Polis, Governor of Colorado Governorpolis@state.co.us
And email his husband First Gentleman of Colorado Marlon Reis as he loves animals and would be appalled by the killing. https://share.google/2BDy1m961eCf1E7z
Colorado Parks and Wildlife staff have been attempting to kill wolves in the Pitkin County area for several days. This brutal action is in response to the wolves from the Copper Creek pack reportedly preying on livestock. One wolf has already been shot, and more may face the same fate.
This is not an act of mercy or euthanasia—this is outright cruelty. Trapping and shooting these wolves is an unacceptable solution to a problem that can be addressed with non-lethal methods. These methods not only preserve the life of the wolves but also maintain the integrity and balance of our ecosystem.
The wolves being targeted are not just animals; they are individuals, possibly parents, helping to sustain the social structure of their pack. They exhibit behaviors that are part of their natural instinctual makeup, similar to domesticated dogs. Wolves were once eradicated from this area, and now that they are finally making a return, it is not right to punish them for performing natural predatory behaviors.
There is significant research and numerous case studies showing successful non-lethal methods to protect livestock. Tools like guard animals, relocation, innovative fencing designs, and deterrents have proven effective in mitigating livestock predation while preserving wildlife.
It is crucial that Colorado Parks and Wildlife executes their responsibilities with compassion and foresight, employing strategies that coexist with nature. By indiscriminately killing these wolves, they undermine the biodiversity that is vital to the area's ecological health.
I urge you, compassionate citizens, to stand up against this unnecessary killing and advocate for non-lethal solutions. Your signature will push for a change in how we manage wildlife-human conflicts, striving for coexistence rather than confrontation. Sign this petition to demand that Colorado Parks and Wildlife stop their lethal actions and start utilizing humane measures.
