Colorado is set to release gray wolves in the state
The release is scheduled for 2023
The wolves will be released in the western part of the state
The goal is to restore the ecosystem and balance wildlife populations
Gray wolves were once native to Colorado but were hunted to extinction in the 1940s
The decision to release wolves has been controversial, with some fearing the impact on hunting and ranching
Conservationists argue that the release will benefit the ecosystem and promote biodiversity