Jeff Hurd urged the livestock community to reach consensus on two major wolf-related issues: conducting a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) study and taking a stance on delisting wolves from the endangered species list (The Journal, 2/10/25).
Hurd voiced support for Rep. Lauren Boebert's bill, which aims to remove wolves from the federal endangered species list---often referred to as "delisting" (The Journal, 2/10/25).
During a livestock meeting, Hurd was represented by his Southwest Regional Director, Naomi Dobbs, who updated attendees on his positions (The Journal, 2/10/25).
Dobbs relayed Hurd's request for a unified stance among the livestock community regarding both a NEPA study and delisting, emphasizing the need for a collective voice (The Journal, 2/10/25).
A potential vulnerability exists if the livestock community remains divided on these issues, potentially weakening advocacy efforts on NEPA studies or wolf delisting.
February 2025: Jeff Hurd Asked Livestock Community For Consensus On Wolf Policy According to The Journal, "Hurd asked that the livestock community reach a consensus on their position for two things wolf-related: A National Environmental Policy Act study -- which the federal government never did -- and a stance on delisting." [The Journal (Cortez, Dolores, Mancos, Colorado), 2/10/25]
February 2025: Jeff Hurd Supported Boebert's Bill To Delist Wolves According to The Journal, "Hurd supports a bill by Republican Rep. Rep. Lauren Boebert of the 4th District, to remove wolves from America's endangered species list, which 'delisting' would do." [The Journal (Cortez, Dolores, Mancos, Colorado), 2/10/25]
February 2025: Jeff Hurd Was Represented By Regional Director Naomi Dobbs At Livestock Meeting According to The Journal, "Hurd's Southwest Regional Director Naomi Dobbs gave an update next." [The Journal (Cortez, Dolores, Mancos, Colorado), 2/10/25]
February 2025: Naomi Dobbs Relayed Jeff Hurd's Request For Unified Voice On NEPA Study And Wolf Delisting According to The Journal, "'The congressman is asking for a unified voice,' Dobbs said. 'Are you in support of a NEPA, and how do we feel about delisting?'" [The Journal (Cortez, Dolores, Mancos, Colorado), 2/10/25]