Comment from National Cattlemen's Beef Association

Summary: The Public Lands Council (PLC), National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), Colorado Public Lands Council (CPLC), and Colorado Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) are advocating for the proper implementation of the 10(j) rule to manage gray wolves in Colorado. They argue that the federal government must ensure management flexibility, including timely lethal take for chronic depredation, robust and inclusive compensation for livestock losses, and improved communication and coordination with producers. They specifically urge the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to resolve existing management deficiencies and address the economic impacts on livestock operations before proceeding with additional wolf releases.