Test results confirmed some of the scat found on High Lonesome Ranch belonged to coyotes, however other samples were too decomposed to successfully identify the source.

Based on reports of wolves possibly returning to Colorado, Ohio, and Illinois  – with recently confirmed resettlement in Washington and Oregon, it appears wolves are slowly re-establishing themselves in much of their historic range.

The man who was walking Lola, the dog killed for barking at an Elk, believes so according to an article in the Durango Herald.

In a story which appeared in the Durango Herald, it is being reported that a pet dog was shot and killed by a Division of Wildlife officer after it was found to be harrassing elk.

DeeDee Correll wrote an article about the strong reactions being seen to just the possibility of wolves returning to their ancesteral home of Colorado.

A Denver Post article highlights that people are questioning whether a wolf pack really has taken up residency in High Lonesome Ranch while others have predictably expressed fear if wolves are back in the state.

In the midst of all the bad news for wolves comes a reason for hope.

The following very extensive article by Michelle Nijhuis was posted to the High Country News website from their February 15, 2010 issue.

The wolf pack which may have taken up residence on High Lonesome Ranch would become fully protected by the Endangered Species Act.

One DNA test is all that is left to confirm that wolves have finally returned to Colorado – their historical homeland – according to a rancher who believes a pack has taken up residence on his property.