Yellowstone National Park
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The 600 temporarily captured bison eat about 6 tons of hay a day- For whatever the real reason Montana’s Governor Schweitzer spared the bison captured at the northern boundary of Yellowstone Park, most folks on this forum were pleased. The bison do eat a lot of hay and, of course, the feeding increases the chance…
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Wolfish romance on the Northern Range of Yellowstone Park- Kathie Lynch has a detailed report on amorous adventures of Yellowstone wolves observed during her recent trip to the Park. _____________________ By Kathie Lynch. Copyright 2011 Yellowstone’s February wolf breeding season gave us have high hopes for the arrival of new pups this April. Although only…
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This is from Paul Richard’s blog at Alternet. Other articles by Richards can be found at http://blogs.alternet.org/paulrichards/. Richards is a journalist with more than 43 years’ experience in Western politics and resource issues. He has served as editor or co-editor of three newspapers, newsman and editor for The Associated Press, and elections manager for The…
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Guest editorial by Dr. Brian L. Horejsi- Bison Abuse Merits Harsh Criticism Harsh criticism is increasingly justified in todays world of National Park and public land management, a world in which regulatory retreat from principles and regulation is the new norm and “gut and grab” politics seem to be an every day threat. One such…
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Decision will be appealed 513 bison at risk of being slaughtered Western Watersheds Project, Buffalo Field Campaign, Tatanka Oyate, Gallatin Wildlife Association, Native Ecosystems Council, Yellowstone Buffalo Foundation filed for a temporary restraining order in hopes of keeping Yellowstone National Park from sending 513 bison being held in the Stephens Creek capture facility to slaughter.…
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“On bigotry and bison management at Yellowstone National Park”- It think this is a fine opinion piece in New West. Is Gardiner, Montana, the Selma, Alabama, of Wildlife Conservation? By Michael Leach, Guest Writer. I kind of feel the same way as Leach. – – – – Note that Leach, who used to work for…
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George Wuerthner gives us the facts on the brucellosis fraud- Bison Slaughter A Smoke Screen for Livestock Industry. “The on-going slaughter of Yellowstone National Park bison is justified on the basis of disease control—namely trying to prevent transmission of brucellosis from bison to cattle. While the potential economic impact brucellosis is real, the likelihood is…
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Conservationists Seek Emergency Injunction To Prevent Slaughter of Yellowstone Bison Harsh Winter Conditions May Lead to Repeat of 2008 Slaughter Contacts: Tom Woodbury, Western Watersheds Project: (406) 830-3099 Dan Brister, Buffalo Field Campaign: (406) 726-5555 Mike Mease, Buffalo Field Campaign: (406) 646-0071 Glenn Hockett, Gallatin Wildlife Association: (406) 581-6352 HELENA, MONTANA – A coalition of…