Colorado’s voter-mandated program to reintroduce gray wolves took a big step forward in 2025 with the births of an unknown number new wolf pups in the spring, state wildlife officials confirmed this week.

New wolf packs found in Jackson, Routt, and Rio Blanco counties. CPW faces criticism for lack of communication with ranchers and livestock owners.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife confirmed and released the names of three new wolf packs in northwest Colorado.  At its Thursday commissioner meeting, staff shared the first photo and video of pups