Colorado ranchers are receiving nearly half a million dollars in compensation for livestock losses due to wolves.
Two ranchers in Grand County were approved for payments. Ranchers can receive up to $15,000 per animal from the state’s Wolf Depredation Compensation Fund.
The fund also covers secondary losses, such as stress-related issues in livestock.
However, the future of the program paying producers remains uncertain due to a state budget crisis.
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“These regulations, what we’re doing and what it does it just adds cost and burdens to our ag producers as they’re trying to feed, fuel and clothe the world.”
“What we’ve seen over the years is a real lack of proper management of those resources!”
“I see a path forward on this one. This is good for farmers and ranchers in this time of uncertainty.”
