The bison hunt will last over the next two months and 50 bison will be killed, mostly on public lands at point blank range and some on the Gallatin National Forest lands where animals have been historically protected. The bison are gunned down during their annual migration, as they cross out of Yellowstone National Park and into Montana. Since 2001, more than 900 bison have been killed in Montana under the Interagency Bison Management Plan.
Because Yellowstone’s bison have become accustomed to tourists, they have no fear of people and no reason to flee from approaching hunters. The “hunt” will therefore be more of a slaughter.
Animal rights organizations are still trying to put a stop to the bison hunt through protests and lawsuits. Please contact Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer and Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Director Jeff Hagener and express your outrage over the bison hunt. Animals in Yellowstone National Park are to be protected, not slaughter. They are to be shot with cameras, not guns.
As of 12/31/05, 16 bison have been slaughtered. For more information on the hunt, including up to date causalities, CLICK HERE.
Governor Brian Schweitzer
Phone: (406) 444-3111
Fax: (406) 444-5529
Email form
Director Jeff Hagener
Phone: (406) 444-3186
Fax: (406) 444-4952
Email form
For the most up to date information on the hunt and the campaign to stop the hunt, visit the BUFFALO FIELD CAMPAIGN.