Montrose County's Anti-Wolf Ordinance
A proposed ordinance in Montrose County aims to prevent the introduction of non-native species, including the Canadian gray wolf. The ordinance, introduced by the board of county commissioners, would impose fines of up to $1,000 per day for bringing a wolf into the county.
“We're introducing an apex predator into our communities and (into) an environment that literally can endanger endangered species that are federally protected,”
said Montrose County Commissioner Scott Mijares. The ordinance defines non-native species as those not historically present in the county in the past 100 years, specifically targeting the Canadian Gray Wolf (Canis lupus).
Key points of the ordinance include:
- Prohibition of introducing, supporting, or facilitating non-native animal species
- Prohibition of establishing habitats for non-native species
- Fines of up to $1,000 per day for violations
Author's summary: Montrose County proposes anti-wolf ordinance.