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Livestock producers renew plea for state to kill wolves depredating ranches
by: Heather Willard
Posted: Aug 18, 2024 / 07:43 PM MDT
Updated: Aug 19, 2024 / 06:54 AM MDT
DENVER (KDVR) — Some of Colorado’s livestock producers have renewed their plea to Colorado Parks and Wildlife: Kill the wolves in Grand and Jackson counties that have killed ranchers’ cattle.
Several groups wrote letters this week to CPW officials and Gov. Jared Polis asking that the known wolves depredating Colorado ranches be lethally removed. Depredations occur when a predator “plunders” or preys upon a farmer’s crop. In Grand and Jackson counties, wolves were depredating sheep and cattle.8 sheep killed by wolves in Grand County, one of largest attacks reported: CPW
Ranchers first asked for the wolves to be lethally removed in April. There were six depredation events recorded by CPW in April alone, involving four calves and four cattle. Two claims were received, and one was paid out for $1,514 for one calf killed by the reintroduced wolves. The funding provides farmers with the “fair market value” of their crops when they are destroyed by a state-managed initiative.
The joint letter, sent Wednesday by the Colorado Cattlemen’s Association, the North Park Stockgrowers Association, the Middle Park Stockgrowers Association and the Routt County Cattlemen’s Association, highlighted what the groups called a “lack of balanced management” and “concerns over nonlethal measures and attractants.”
The letter particularly highlighted that the Middle Park Stockgrowers applied for a Chronic Depredation Permit to lethally remove two wolves in Middle Park that were identified as responsible for multiple depredations at nearby ranches. The groups said CPW “waited” to deny the permit until July 31. The group said the denial “highlights a troubling trend of prioritizing wolves over the legitimate needs and rights of livestock producers.”
“The protections of depredating apex predators should not come at the expense of livestock producers who have demonstrated a clear and ongoing threat to their livestock and livelihood,” the groups wrote.
Tim Ritschard, president of the Middle Park Stockgrowers Association, spoke to FOX31’s Nate Belt about the strained relationship between CPW and ranchers.
“It’s getting to the point where it is, most people, it’s past that point of having that relationship anymore with them,” Ritschard said. He also noted CPW’s desire to continue non-lethal measures has pushed ranchers to a breaking point. “Obviously we’re to that point because we have done all the non-lethal everything and it just keeps getting pushed.”
The groups also said that a recent depredation event resulted in 15 sheep going missing, with eight confirmed to be dead by wolf depredation. The group noted this brings the total number of confirmed depredations to 24 and said Montana has “70 times the number of wolves as Colorado and had just eight more livestock losses in all of 2023 than Colorado has confirmed in the first seven months of 2024.”Second Colorado wolf monitoring collar has gone offline
CPW Director Jeff Davis responded to the groups in a statement obtained by FOX31.
“I will again stress CPW’s full commitment to working collaboratively with all agricultural stakeholders in Colorado through all phases of the voter-approved wolf restoration effort. This is a top priority for CPW, and we continue to work with ranchers to provide funding, resources, range riders and staff. We’re working hard to resolve wolf-livestock conflicts and focusing even more on education and non-lethal management techniques to support ranchers. We’ve created the ad hoc wolf working group. The group provides an invaluable forum for diverse stakeholders to come together in a cooperative, face-to-face manner to help us achieve positive outcomes for all in Colorado’s wolf restoration. CPW is working on all fronts and taking a necessary and adaptive approach to implementing the state’s Wolf Restoration and Management Plan and to implement state statute.”CPW Director Jeff Davis
CPW is currently tracking 11 wolves in the state.
The livestock producers also noted their concerns about how realistic CPW is regarding nonlethal deterrents for wolves. The groups said part of CPW’s denial of the Chronic Depredation Permit was the failure of stock growers to promptly or effectively employ nonlethal measures.
“(T)his assertion mischaracterizes the facts, adds new requirements, and borders on a blithe dismissal of the extensive time and resources these ranches have invested in using nonlethal measures to protect their livestock. It feels like CPW keeps ‘moving the goal posts’ to justify decisions,” the Cattlemen’s letter read.
“The reality is that all nonlethal measures are not effective in Colorado, given the state’s unique terrain and land ownership patterns. Experience in Middle Park with nonlethal measures has shown that the two problem wolves are accustomed to humans and have learned that nonlethal measures do not harm them,” the letter continued.
The letter went on to say the state has broken promises and is telling producers to assume the risk and financial burden of deploying electrified fladry on their property. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, fladry is a line of brightly-colored flags, usually hung around pastures or other areas of livestock, to scare wolves away from livestock, at least temporarily.Colorado awards group $28K for non-lethal wolf deterrents, range riders
The Cattlemen’s Association called for a revised approach to wolf management in the state, especially as the state prepares to bring more wolves in during the winter months.
“This issue goes beyond a single concern,” the group wrote in its letter to CPW. “Since the inception of the wolf reintroduction program, we have actively engaged and cooperated in good faith while also expressing our concerns throughout the process. However, our concerns have been consistently overlooked. If the current trajectory of wolf management persists, it will become increasingly difficult for us to continue our cooperation.”
Earlier this year, CPW stated it would not remove the wolves depredating in Grand and Jackson counties because state biologists believed there was a mated pair that was denning there. Since then, the state has confirmed at least one pup has been born and named the pack the “Copper Creek Pack.”
Free hunting days on the horizon Sept. 2-3, says ODWC
Posted: Aug 19, 2024 / 01:02 PM CDT
Updated: Aug 19, 2024 / 01:19 PM CDT
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation (ODWC) is reminding Oklahomans of the first full weekend of September “traditionally” know as Free Hunting Days in Oklahoma is right around the corner.
Wildlife officials confirm, on September 2-3, Oklahoma residents may participate in open hunting seasons without the requirement to have a state hunting license. OHP watching for drivers breaking ‘Move Over’ law
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This year, open hunting seasons during Free Hunting Days include a number of species, such as dove, squirrel, and coyote. Others are listed in the current Oklahoma Fishing & Hunting Regulations right here (fishing) and here (hunting).
These free days provide a perfect chance for seasoned hunters to instruct a newcomer to the sport or even to introduce someone completely new to the time-honored American tradition of hunting.The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation
Game Wardens are set to be on duty to ensure compliance and bag limits, shooting hours, and shotgun plugs just to name a few. The regulations are available online at wildlifedepartment.com/hunting/regs.
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Domestic cats in Colorado are dying of bird flu. Is your cat at risk?
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A handful of house cats in Colorado died this year from bird flu and some had no direct exposure to outbreaks on dairy farms.
State public health officials haven’t determined how Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza H5N1 circulating in infected herds sickened six domestic cats, including two indoor cats, raising questions for some about how the virus spreads and infects different animals.
State officials “suspect it is directly related to dairy farm exposures,” Kristin Richmann, a spokesperson for the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, said in an email.
“Through genetic testing of the virus, the infections in several of these cats have been linked to the avian flu outbreak in dairy cattle, but we did not document direct exposure to dairy cattle in all cases,” she said. As for the two indoor cats, she added, it’s possible “tracking of virus from the environment into the home” caused infections in the pets.
Experts said the deaths could be linked to mice in and around homes that carried bird flu. Cats could have preyed on these rodents and owners may not be aware it happened, said Dr. Jane Sykes, a professor of small animal internal medicine at the University of California, Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine. Another source of infection could be raw food that people feed their pets.
Cats living on farms with infected livestock died of bird flu during recent outbreaks this year. However, it’s unclear how house cats with no exposure to sick animals on farms got the virus.
“Honestly, when you see just this small number of animals that are reported, it’s often the tip of the iceberg,” Sykes told USA TODAY. “There are often lots of cases that don’t get recognized.”
Bird flu in cats, humans
The risk of bird flu to the public is low, state and federal officials say. It’s also unlikely that sick pets would transmit the virus to humans. There has been no transmission of the virus between people during this outbreak.
Last week, the Colorado State Veterinarian’s Office announced that six domestic cats had been diagnosed with H5N1.
One case was directly associated with a commercial dairy facility where cows were infected. Two others were indoor cats, and the remaining three cats had spent time outside hunting mice or small birds, according to the announcement posted by the Colorado Veterinary Medical Association.
Five of the six cases had similar symptoms. Pet owners reported initial complaints that their cats were lethargic and not eating. Some later became severely ill with respiratory symptoms, and most developed neurologic issues. Several were tested for rabies, which has similar symptoms, but were negative. All the cats died. All tested positive for bird flu.
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The virus detected in nearby dairy herds spilled over to mammals and wild birds on and near these premises, the state veterinarian said. The specific strain of H5N1 has been spreading to species that hadn’t previously been considered reservoirs for the virus.
Citing U.S Department of Agriculture data, Colorado Public Radio linked five of the six cats to northern Colorado, where outbreaks among livestock have occurred.
The USDA said via mail that its National Veterinary Services Laboratory has confirmed 36 domestic cats with bird flu. In many cases, they had the same strain found in dairy cattle.
Across the U.S. this year, 13 people have been infected with bird flu, including 10 in Colorado. All were poultry or dairy workers. No person has become ill from an infected cat, said Richmann, from the state public health department. Officials have monitored people exposed to the sick cats for 10 days after their last exposure, she said.
Cats are typically “dead-end hosts,” meaning they don’t tend to transmit bird flu to other animals once infected, according to Sykes, from UC Davis. Death rates from bird flu have been high among cats: about two-thirds of cats died once they were infected, according to one study.
There have been instances of cats spreading disease. In 2016, a cat infected a person with a different type of avian influenza at a New York City animal shelter. Thailand and Germany experienced prior outbreaks of bird flu in cats.
Jennifer Martin, an assistant professor of epidemiology at Colorado School of Public Health, said it’s important to understand the genetic sequence of H5N1 in cats to determine whether the virus is mutating, or just finding hosts in which it’s already adapted to survive.
“That’s going to be really helpful in putting together a puzzle that seems to be expanding,” Martin said. “But is it an expansion that’s caused by a change in the virus or is it a natural expansion?” She said once that question is answered, “we can rely on best practices to address it.”
What can I do to protect my cat?
How much the bird flu has spread beyond infected farms remains unclear. In the meantime, the public should rely on established methods to protect people and their pets from getting sick, Martin said. These steps are as simple as washing hands after handling food or litter boxes. Pet owners should also avoid serving their pets raw milk or meat. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends people and pets avoid contact with wild birds.
Pet owners should watch for signs of illness in their cats and should contact a veterinarian if respiratory and neurological symptoms develop. The Colorado Veterinarian’s Office said bird flu infection should still be considered in cats even if symptoms and risk factors aren’t all present.
People get sick when they inhale the virus or get it in their mouth, eyes or nose. In humans, symptoms have included eye redness and flu-like respiratory issues.
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