The Colorado Wolf Reintroduction Program is one of the most ambitious and controversial wildlife management projects in recent history and will undoubtedly have a huge impact on the future of wolf conservation in the U.S.
In November 2020, the citizens of Colorado voted on proposition 114 to restore grey wolves to the western slope of the Rocky Mountains by the end of 2023.

This monumental event marked the first time a state has mandated a wolf reintroduction through a ballot measure.
The first ten wolves were captured from neighboring states and released in late 2023 in designated areas of western Colorado, and there are plans for an additional 30 to 50 wolves over the next 3-5 years.
All things considered, the wolves have been doing very well, spreading throughout northwestern Colorado.

The reintroduction has been controversial from the beginning, with the vote passing by just 50.9%. So far, all the classic controversies have been surfacing.
The ranchers are talking about livestock depredation. The hunters are worried about wolves decimating the elk population. The rural communities don’t want to live with the consequences of decisions made by people in the city.
But there is a lot of hope that Colorado may have a more peaceful coexistence with wolves due to the fact that the reintroduction was motivated by a ballot vote rather than a federal mandate.
The state also seems to be making significant effort to bring all major stakeholders to the conversation, ensuring that all voices are heard, and coming up with peaceful solutions.
Perhaps this will allow Colorado to succeed where other states have failed.
References
https://cpw.widencollective.com/assets/share/asset/1pyqtqmsp8