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With more wolves recently reintroduced to Colorado, ranchers have access to a range of readily available and proven non-lethal tools to help prevent wolf-farm animal conflicts. Colorado Parks and Wildlife's (CPW) Wolf-Livestock Conflict Minimization Program Guide outlines effective strategies—including range riders, exclusion fencing, scare devices, and livestock guardian dogs—while also detailing available support from CPW, state and federal agencies, and nongovernmental organizations. By implementing science-backed coexistence strategies, ranchers can reduce the chance of conflict while fostering a landscape where wolves can return to their ancestral range. Learn more about available resources at cpw.state.co.us or https://lnkd.in/efECc36F. #TeamWolf #ProtectAmericasWolves #GrayWolves #Colorado #CompassionateCoexistence

??? Exciting news! Project Coyote has launched a brand-new website—ProjectCoyote.org! ??? Designed to better serve our mission and community, our new site is organized around three core areas that drive our work to create a North America where humans and wild carnivores coexist and ecosystems thrive: Protect, Coexist, and Inspire. Here’s what you’ll find: ? ?? A Clearer Path to Action: Whether you’re looking to advocate for policy change, adopt coexistence strategies, or deepen your knowledge, our new site makes it easier than ever to engage with our work. ?? The Learning Hub: Explore our extensive collection of resources, including downloadable materials, recorded webinars, wild carnivore profiles, and more. This is your go-to source for science-based education and advocacy tools. ?? A Fresh, User-Friendly Design: Our updated site is streamlined and mobile-friendly, making it easier to navigate and explore everything we offer. ? Visit the new ProjectCoyote.org today! ?? Sheryl Hester, #CaptureCoexistence Contributor

???Mark your calendars—Coyote Awareness Week is happening from March 17th to 23rd! ?? ? We are kicking off the week on Monday, March 17th, at 12 p.m. PT / 3 p.m. ET with a webinar on “How to Take Action for Coyotes in your Community!" In this webinar, we will introduce our newly released Coyote Coexistence Plan, plus share tips, resources, and guidance on how to advocate for coexistence in your community. Webinar Details: ??? What: How to Take Action for Coyotes in your Community! ??? Date: Monday, March 17th ??? Time: 12 p.m. PT / 3 p.m. ET ??? Zoom:?https://lnkd.in/eR3FBg-X You won’t want to miss this opportunity to celebrate coyotes and learn how to promote coexistence with your wild coyote neighbors. ? We will be sharing coyote content on social media every day to inspire appreciation for coyotes, highlight the intense persecution and misunderstanding they face, and emphasize the importance of #CompassionateCoexistence.

???? Join Project Coyote Ambassador Vanessa Chakour and landscape designer Owen Wormser for Part II of our new webinar series: NOURISHING EARTH, NOURISHING OURSELVES. ???? ? Owen was born and raised off the grid in rural Maine, surrounded by the presence, power and stillness of the natural world. This marked the beginning of his direct, ongoing and ever-deepening relationship with the Earth, plants, and animals. Owen has accumulated twenty years of experience designing and building gardens as well as training individuals, managing crews and working with volunteers in landscape installations. Owen’s book, Lawns into Meadows: Growing a Regenerative Landscape, was the winner of the 2020 Nautilus Award for “better books for a better world.” ? During this webinar, we’ll have time for audience Q&A and one lucky guest will receive a signed copy of Owen's book! Webinar Details: ??? What: Nurturing Multi-Species Communities Through Regenerative Landscapes ??? Date: April 8th ??? Time: 12:00-1:00pm PT | 3:00-4:00pm ET ??? Zoom:?https://lnkd.in/ewRAGZkP

?????Speak up for Grizzly Bears!?Submit a comment to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife by March 17 ???? Grizzly bears once roamed across the western United States, but relentless hunting and trapping over the past few centuries nearly wiped them out. Thanks to decades of protection under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), these iconic bears have begun to recover and regain their rightful, ecologically critical place in North American ecosystems. ? ?? Some good news for grizzly bears: In January, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) rejected efforts by Wyoming and Montana to strip grizzlies of ESA protections so more could be killed. Instead, USFWS proposed regulations to keep grizzlies listed as a threatened species across Idaho, Montana, Washington, and Wyoming—a significant step in the right direction. ? ?? But here’s the bad news: The current proposal would remove ESA protections for grizzlies outside Idaho, Montana, Washington, and Wyoming—which would spell disaster for bears that migrate through and live in other states. Worse yet, the plan would make it easier for ranchers and landowners to kill grizzlies—undoing years of progress toward their recovery. Adding to the uncertainty, public hearings on the proposal were canceled under the new administration, and there’s a real danger that the stronger protections could be reversed while the harmful provisions remain. ???? Grizzlies need your voice now. Please submit a comment by March 17 telling FWS to stand firm and protect grizzly bears!?https://lnkd.in/ei98U22h #GrizzlyBears #EndangeredSpecies #CompassionateCoexistence

Wyoming Lawmakers Refuse to Ban Killing Wildlife with Snowmobiles Across the country, bills with major implications for gray wolves, coyotes, and other wildlife are being introduced, revealing the deep divide between scientific and ethical coexistence and outdated, inhumane, unscientific practices. In Wyoming, HB 275, a bill aimed at outlawing the torture of predatory animals, advanced WITHOUT a critical amendment that would have explicitly banned the intentional killing of wildlife with snowmobiles. Meanwhile, a separate bill, HB 332, which sought to prohibit the practice of running over predatory animals with vehicles, failed to advance out of committee. These decisions by Wyoming legislators are especially appalling in light of the Wyoming wolf incident, in which a Wyoming man named Cody Robert brutally chased down a young female wolf with a snowmobile, later boasting about it on social media, and ultimately killing her. The incident sparked national outrage, yet Wyoming legislators still refuse to adopt even the most basic wildlife protections. This failure to act sends a dangerous message: that the reckless killing of wildlife is acceptable under the guise of "management." But make no mistake—this is not management. It is cruelty. It is unethical. And it must end. The fight for wolves continues. For more updates, follow our partners at Team Wolf. #ProtectAmericasWolves #TeamWolf #WorthMoreAlive ?? NPS, Josh Spice

????? Join Our Pack! Project Coyote is hiring an Operations & Communications Director! ????? The Operations & Communications Director (OCD) is responsible for leading a remote team and overseeing all operations, communications, and development efforts of this dynamic and growing organization. This position is crucial to expanding Project Coyote’s reach and impact through strategic fundraising, marketing, and communications. As a member of Project Coyote’s leadership team, the OCD contributes to strategic organizational growth and planning, and external engagement with funders and key stakeholders. The ideal candidate is an effective dynamic leader with a strong background in nonprofit management, project coordination, and a deep commitment to wildlife conservation. This remote position includes a listed salary range and benefits. Applications are accepted until filled, with priority given to those received by March 23. To apply, send a letter of interest and CV/Resume to [email protected] with “Operations & Communications Director” in the subject line. ?? Learn more and apply! https://lnkd.in/ecjnkvfH #ProjectCoyote #JoinOurTeam #Hiring #ConservationCareers

A new study reveals that dense human populations are linked to longer urban coyote survival. While these adaptable canids spend plenty of time in natural spaces, it’s often human factors—more than the environment itself—that shape their success in urban areas. This research highlights the complex relationship between wildlife and city life, reinforcing the need for coexistence strategies that prioritize education, proactivity, and respect. ?? Read more: https://lnkd.in/eaT2P_Vj?

As our country navigates deep political divisions, Project Coyote remains steadfast in our mission: to protect wild carnivores and advocate for a world where coexistence with wildlife becomes the norm. In times of uncertainty, our commitment to science-based conservation, ethical advocacy, and defending the most persecuted wildlife has never been stronger. We want to assure our community that we will be relentless in standing up for the underrepresented and in safeguarding the ecosystems that sustain us all. To that end, we’re ramping up efforts to ban Wildlife Killing Contests in Illinois and beyond, strengthen trapping regulations, and push for critical protections nationwide. ?? Our 2025 webinar ?? series, Nourishing Earth, Nourishing Ourselves, will welcome a number of inspiring artists, advocates, and experts to guide conversations around building community resilience, nurturing relationships with our wild neighbors, and finding balance between action and rest. We’re also excited to announce the release of our ?? Model Coyote Coexistence Plan ??, a vital resource for communities seeking ethical, science-backed strategies to live in harmony with coyotes. Now available for download! https://lnkd.in/efnDx984 Thank you for being part of this movement. We are honored to share this edition of Coyote Chronicles with you. ?? Read The Winter Coyote Chronicles here: https://lnkd.in/e_6-N4B3 ?? Hank Perry, #CaptureCoexistence Contributor | naturalrealmpictures.com

Volume up! ???? Here's a #TrailCamThursday first from Sally Naser! This incredible (and loud) footage captures a gray fox yipping in the snow, possibly calling for a mate as breeding season is underway. We listen and we don't judge. Gray foxes typically mate in February or March, with kits arriving in April or May after a ~52-day gestation. Kits open their eyes around 10 days, start exploring at 4 weeks, and are weaned by 10 weeks. The family sticks together until late fall before going solo for winter. Have a trail cam video you'd like to share? Send it to [email protected] for a chance to be featured! ?? Sally Naser, CR Wildlife Cams