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Bison graze along the edge of the Madison River in Yellowstone National Park; they are one of the highlights during our Yellowstone winter tours. Last winter, the snow was so scarce that we went into the park in a snow coach on wheels rather than the typical tracks used in the snow.
Can you imagine that in 1902 there were a mere 24 bison left in park? And even more unimaginable, the total population of bison throughout North America at one time was over sixty million. Sixty million bison!
Even today, the wild American bison fights for survival due to loss of habitat and human interests such as ranching. In 1995, Montana sued the National Park Service because bison were migrating out of the park onto state lands. Cattle are permitted to graze on state land and many ranchers don’t like sharing this land with wild bison.
The American Prairie Foundation is trying to bring back the prairie ecosystem these animals require for a healthy population. You can find out more by visiting the American Prairie Foundation website.
Be sure to download your free copy of Easy Winter for American Bison with this month's calendar attached. You can also license or purchase a product featuring Easy Winter for American Bison.
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