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🐺 STOP CANADIAN WOLVES IN COLORADO!
Colorado, we did it — together we built one of the largest citizen coalitions in the state , and it’s paying off. 💪 Because of your voice , the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service has told Colorado to STOP importing wolves from Canada. That’s a huge win for ranchers, hunters, families, and wildlife. But Governor Polis and CPW Director Jeff Davis are still trying to ignore the federal order — threatening our livestock, economy, and Colorado’s way of life. It’s time to tell them
patrickdavis86
Oct 301 min read


Montrose draws the line: No non-native wolves at our county line 🐺🚫
This week, Montrose County commissioners introduced Ordinance 2025-01 to protect local landowners, livestock, wildlife, and industries. The proposal would ban introducing or facilitating non-native species —explicitly including the Canadian gray wolf —and carry fines up to $1,000 per day for violators. Why it matters: Commissioners warn we’re being asked to accept an apex predator that can threaten already-protected species and livelihoods. The ordinance targets deliberate
patrickdavis86
Oct 171 min read


🚨 Shutdown = Wolf Free Pass 🚨
While Congress grinds to a halt, the government shutdown has stopped efforts to block wolf importation from Canada . That means Colorado Gov. Jared Polis and his wolf-trafficking buddies just got breathing room to move full speed ahead—potentially importing more Canadian gray wolves as soon as next month. Rep. Jeff Hurd has been sounding the alarm, pushing the White House and Interior Department to stop this reckless plan that punishes Colorado’s ranchers and rural communit
patrickdavis86
Oct 131 min read


EDITORIAL: Colorado’s costly call of the wild
The Colorado Springs Gazette editorial board If only managing the state’s wildlife were as simple as dialing in Animal Planet from your...
patrickdavis86
Sep 183 min read


2nd Ballot Initiative to Stop Wolves Submitted
Colorado Advocates for Smart Wolf Policy to File Second Ballot Initiative Ending Wolf Reintroductions by 2026 Denver, CO — September 12,...
patrickdavis86
Sep 132 min read


Rewilding At a Cost
Common Sense Institute released two reports on agriculture. Both were released to the public today. Today's event can be found here:...
patrickdavis86
Sep 91 min read


Smart Wolf Policy Pauses Petition Drive
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 27, 2025 Colorado Advocates for Smart Wolf Policy Pauses Petition Drive for Initiative 13 DENVER, CO —...
patrickdavis86
Aug 273 min read


Why Hitting Pause on Colorado's Wolf Reintroduction is a Terrible Idea - Just Ask Ross and Rachel
By Paige Haderlie If Friends taught us anything besides how six people afford massive apartments in New York City, it's this: some...
patrickdavis86
Jul 222 min read


Stopping the Pain: Support for Initiative 13 in Colorado
June 14, 2025, AD Dr. Chuck Duray, EdD, Lt. Colonel (USA - Retired) Introduction In Colorado, many families can no longer afford to keep...
patrickdavis86
Jun 174 min read


Notable Petition #13 Signers
Notable Petition #13 Signers: Congressman Jeff Crank Garfield County Commissioner Perry Will Rio Blanco County Sheriff Anthony Mazzola CU...
patrickdavis86
Jun 121 min read


FAQ: Initiative 13: A Timely Response to Wolf Management in Colorado
Understanding Initiative 13 Isn't this ballot measure too little, too late? Not at all; it's actually right on time. We've already seen...
patrickdavis86
Mar 253 min read
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