Colorado Wolf Shot Dead; $65K Reward Offered for Information

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Conservation groups rally with $65,000 reward to solve Colorado wolf killing case after necropsy confirms gunshot wound.

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Father wolf of historic Copper Creek pack found dead following September capture amid ongoing livestock conflicts.

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Endangered Species Act protected wolf 2309-OR welcomed five pups this spring before untimely death.

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Colorado Parks and Wildlife had captured entire family unit including mother and four pups during late summer operations.

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Evidence suggests injury may have contributed to subsequent wolf-livestock conflicts in the region.

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Center for Biological Diversity contributes $15,000 while partner organizations pledge $50,000 toward conviction reward.

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Federal wildlife officials seek public assistance through dedicated crime reporting channels for case resolution.

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Wolf faced livestock conflicts before capture operations in late August and early September.

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Anonymous tips welcomed via FWS hotline as authorities pursue justice for endangered species violation.

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