Colorado Parks and Wildlife has concluded its investigation with US Fish and Wildlife about the death of female gray wolf 2504, on Jan. 16, in Rio Blanco County. CPW writes, “The hunter promptly reported the incident to CPW and cooperated with law enforcement throughout the investigation.” Female Gray Wolf 2504 was translocated to Colorado from British Columbia in January of 2025. Media Statement: Confirmed mortality of wolf 2504 in northwest ColoradoPress Release from Colorado Parks and Wildlife; Aug. 10, 2026. Media Statement: CPW concludes investigation into mortality of gray wolf 2504August 10, 2026DENVER – Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) and the United States Fish and Wildlife Service have completed their joint investigation into the mortality of female gray wolf 2504 and confirmed the cause of death.