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Wild Bison Slaughter Breaks 20th Century Record1,098 wild American bison have been killed since November. Yellowstone National Park, catering to Montana cattle interests, has shipped another 57 wild bison to slaughter and still hold 108 in the Park's Stephens Creek trap. America's shameful history is repeating itself. [more]
Wild Bison: Update from the Field 3/13/08Rivers of wild buffalo blood is on the hands of Yellowstone National Park and the state of Montana. Currently, 1,014 wild bison have been killed. With more in the traps and more capture imminent, America's first national park and Montana's cattle interests are about to create the biggest buffalo slaughter since the 19th century. [more]
Wild Bison: BFC Update from the Field 2/28/08Over 505 wild bison are dead by the hands of the Park Service and Montana Department of Livestock. Nate Drake shut down the Horse Butte bison trap for 15 hours, putting life and freedom on the line because decision-makers aren't paying attention to anyone but the livestock industry. What's it going to take? Endless pressure, endlessly applied. [more]
Bison Advocate Closes Trap; Forcibly Removed & ArrestedNathan Drake, age 26, a citizen opposed to the continued slaughter of the last wild bison took direct action on Monday, by occupying the Horse Butte bison trap located on public land. Montana Department of Livestock and other agents forcibly removed the man after he occupied the trap for 15 hours. Yellowstone and Montana have killed too many wild buffalo, and are ignoring the public's opposition. [more]
Wild Bison: BFC Update from the Field 2/21/08Yellowstone has sent 290 wild American bison to slaughter in two weeks. In over three months, state and tribal hunters have killed 132 wild bison. Department of Livestock will capture and kill buffalo that the Nez Perce are trying to harvest. Conflict is coming. The death toll will rise. Action must be taken. [more]
Wild Bison: BFC Update from the Field 2/14/08As if trying to survive the region's harsh winter weren't enough to make life difficult, wild buffalo are being hazed, captured, slaughtered by Yellowstone NP and soon the Montana DOL. They are being hunted, dodging automobiles and snowmobiles, and they are now eating starvation foods. All pointing to an extremely difficult season for the prehistoric giants. Bison advocates respond with a Week of Action. Please join us in helping protect our national heritage, the last wild population of American bison. [more]
Bison Advocates to Hold Week of ActionThe buffalo slaughter continues in Yellowstone National Park. 44 more wild American bison, including 17 calves that were slated for quarantine, have been shipped out this morning. Please call Yellowstone Superintendent Suzanne Lewis today and tell her to stop the slaughter and protect the natural heritage in her care! 307-344-2002 [more]
NEWS: Bison Slaughter Increases in Yellowstone NPYellowstone National Park has captured 44 wild American bison as of this morning, bringing the current total to 139, with significant increases expected. This morning, an additional 30 bison were shipped to slaughter. These actions are all to appease Montana's cattle interests, who fear the return of wild bison to their native range. [more]
Yellowstone NP Slaughters 37 Wild American BisonYellowstone is not protecting the national treasures in their care, but instead caving to pressures from Montana's livestock industry. 94 wild American bison have been captured. 37 were sent to slaughter today, while 17 bison calves will be transported to a quarantine research facility. Tell Yellowstone to stop the slaughter now! 307-344-2022. [more]
Yellowstone NP Captures 53 of America’s Last Wild BisonPunished for following their migratory instincts, wild bison have been captured by Yellowstone National Park. The Park is catering to Montana livestock interests rather than protecting the wildlife under their care. Most, if not all, wild buffalo captured today will be sent to slaughter. [more]
