Colorado Parks and Wildlife has confirmed a credible report of a wolf depredation incident in Grand County, Colorado.

In a recent statement, the agency shared that a landowner reported a dead calf on the morning of April 2. Following a field investigation, wildlife officers confirmed the cause of death.

“The results of this investigation indicated wounds consistent with wolf depredation,” said Area Wildlife Manager Jeromy Huntington. “The field investigation found multiple tooth rake marks on the calf’s hindquarters and neck, and hemorrhaging under the hide, consistent with wolf depredation. Wolf tracks were also found nearby.”

Additional details were withheld at the request of the affected livestock producer as the situation continues to develop. Should they elect to submit a claim, the producer will be eligible for fair market value compensation for the lost calf, according to the agency’s statement.

The agency also shared that staff will be contacting other livestock producers in the affected area.