Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Request for Information on Implementation o
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) requests information regarding the implementation of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) section 10(j) nonessential experimental population rule (10(j) Rule) for gray wolves (Canis lupus) in the State of Colorado, 88 FR 77014 (Nov. 8, 2023). Over the past few years, many wolf-l
| Agency | Interior Department, Fish and Wildlife Service |
|---|---|
| Document type | Notice |
| Published | 2026-04-06 |
| Summary | The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) requests information regarding the implementation of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) section 10(j) nonessential experimental population rule (10(j) Rule) for gray wolves (Canis lupus) in the State of Colorado, 88 FR 77014 (Nov. 8, 2023). Over the past few years, many wolf-livestock depredation events have been verified in Colorado and the total number of verified depredations and associated claims has vastly exceeded the funds currently available under Colorado's existing livestock compensation scheme. The Service is seeking information on how the State of Colorado (State), including Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) and partner agencies, is impl |
| Document number | 2026-06638 |
| Official record | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/06/2026-06638/endangered-and-threatened-wildlife-and-plants-request-for-information-on-implementation-of-the-gray |