Would increase the cost to hunt a trophy buffalo in Custer State Park by $1,500, making the new fee $6,500. The cost to hunt a non-trophy bison bull would increase $1,000 to $3,250.
But statewide, Wyoming plans to offer more licenses for antelope, mule deer, white-tailed deer, elk and bighorn sheep. Fewer moose and bison licenses will be offered.
A 2000 management plan calls for a population of 3,000 bison in the region, but about 5,500 live there now.
Management plan calls for a population of 3,000 bison in the region, but about 5,500 live there now.
Killings stopped over disease concerns until temporary home can be found for 40 of the animals wanted by an American Indian tribe
Measure allowing the tribal licenses expired in 2015; bison killed to be used in ceremonies
The illegal poison was used to kill prairie dogs
Park Service wants to reduce the park’s northern bison herd that numbers about 4,000 by between 900 and 1,400
Officials approved winter operations plan that calls for a reduction of Yellowstone’s current population of 5,500 bison
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