In a recent article, the author shares the wild encounters his wife has experienced since moving to Colorado, including a snake falling from the sky and a bear breaking into their garage. This raises the question of whether Colorado is becoming too wild for its increasing human population, with concerns about the reintroduction of wolves and the potential dangers posed by cohabiting with dangerous animals. The author discusses the challenges faced by Colorado in welcoming back wolves, citing issues with livestock depredation, lack of communication, and funding. In contrast, Wyoming’s successful wolf reintroduction involved careful planning, stakeholder meetings, and transparency. The author emphasizes the importance of putting wild animals in truly wild places to avoid conflicts with humans. He suggests implementing a similar policy to Wyoming’s, allowing wolves protection in designated areas but permitting people to shoot them if they stray and threaten livestock. Ultimately, the goal is to balance the preservation of wildlife and the safety of humans in a state that is rapidly growing and changing. By keeping Colorado wild in the right places, both wildlife and residents can coexist harmoniously.
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