LOVELAND, Colo. — The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission approved a regulation Thursday allowing livestock producers to receive reimbursement for treating their animals — under the direction of a veterinarian — that have been attacked by gray wolves.

The motion passed Thursday morning with none of the commissioners opposing it.

“This should not be viewed as a pro-livestock producer rule. It should be viewed as a rule that benefits wolves and producers," said Commissioner Dallas May during the meeting. "It’s good for everybody.”

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This issue came to the forefront during the May 2025 meeting , when commissioners talked through two separate wolf depredation claims, including one for Jackson County rancher Don Gittleston. He had filed a wol

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