Yellowstone National Park, bison and Montana

Gianforte, Montana sue Yellowstone National Park over its bison management plan
A long-simmering battle between Yellowstone National Park officials and the Gianforte administration in Montana came to a head on Tuesday with state officials suing the park in federal court for its bison management plan.
Montana Gov. Gianforte sues Yellowstone National Park over bison plan
The bison plan was finalized in 2024 amid protests from the Gianforte administration, first outlined in a 17-page letter in 2023.
Helena officials sue to stall Yellowstone's bison management plan
Governor Greg Gianforte and the Montana Department of Livestock, along with Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP), are taking legal action against Yellowstone National Park's bison management plan.
Montana Sues Yellowstone National Park Over Bison Management Plan
Montana is suing Yellowstone National Park over a plan to increase the number of bison in and around the park and establish greater tolerance for their presence outside its boundaries.
Gianforte, state agencies file lawsuit over Yellowstone NP bison management plan
A new lawsuit filed by Gov. Greg Gianforte and two state agencies is challenging the bison management plan adopted by Yellowstone National Park in July 2024.
Gianforte, Dept. of Livestock, FWP sue over Yellowstone bison management
Gov. Greg Gianforte, the Montana Department of Livestock and Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks are suing the Biden administration over Yellowstone National Park'
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Lottery open for guided bison hunt on Blackfeet Reservation
HELENA, Mont. — Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is hosting a lottery for a guided bison hunt on the Blackfeet Reservation until Dec. 22. The lottery is open to all hunters and each chance costs ...
Tyler Morning Telegraph22d
Chance to hunt bison on Blackfeet Reservation opens to all with lottery
The following is a press release from Montana FWP: HELENA – Hunters have until Dec. 22 to purchase lottery chances for a guided bison hunt on the Blackfeet Reservation. The drawing will be held ...
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Former Yellowstone bison program leader calls for expanded bison tolerance outside park
That year, 1,084 bison were shot or sent to slaughter. In 2006, under a Democrat-led administration, Montana recognized tribal treaty rights to hunt Yellowstone bison in Montana. Five years ...
Independent Record27d
Taking life to give life: Montana students connect to culture through ceremonial bison harvest
A bison harvest allowed Montana high school students to engage ... buffalo stories and the hunt, all of which were led by Blackfeet elders. There were 39 Helena Public Schools students in ...