Yellowstone National Park finalizes EIS to increase bison herd to 6,000 with management program, tribal hunts, and occasional slaughtering.
Yellowstone National Park has released its final environmental impact statement (EIS) on managing bison, with the aim to increase the herd to 6,000 animals. The plan includes the Bison Conservation Transfer Program, tribal treaty hunts, and occasional slaughtering to provide meat and hides. Montana's threats to sue or remove tolerance zones for bison remain uncertain. The EIS addresses ecological sustainability, brucellosis transmission, human safety, property damage, and Tribal trust responsibilities.
June 06, 2024
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