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"Wyoming is opposed to sending wolves to Colorado," Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon told 9NEWS.

Wyoming isn't just against giving Colorado animals. The governor stands against the idea of Colorado's gray wolf reintroduction.

"Our current wolf management plan is working, and it works because it is designed to manage wolves in biologically and socially suitable habitats and to keep wolves out of areas of the state where conflicts would be highest," Gordon said. "Our border with Colorado is an unsuitable area for wolves, and that would mean more human conflicts. Resolution of conflicts are almost always deadly to wolves."

9NEWS spoke with Wyoming's Game and Fish director, Brian Nesvik, in March.

"I do predict there will be wandering wolves from Colorado that make their way up here," Nesvik said.

He said he worries wolves in Colorado will move north, creating more problems for Wyoming ranchers.

"Wolves are large carnivores, and they will go find the quickest way and easiest means to fill their belly," Nesvik said.