News:
November 8, 2019
Coordinated
by this Coalition, 20 wildlife scientists from both within andwithout Montana have co-signed a letter to Governor Steve Bullock,
recommending prompt action toward reestablishing a significant herd
of public-trust wild bison on the Charles M. Russell National
Wildlife Refuge. This follows a similar letter sent in 2014.
Scientists
noted that “The once profound ecological influence of bison no
longer exists on the Great Plains and the wild genotype of plains
bison gradually deteriorates.” and that “The Charles M. Russell
National Wildlife Refuge is the best location in Montana and on the
Great Plains for restoring a biologically significant wild bison
herd.”
Scientists
encouraged Bullock’s leadership, and the leadership of Montana, to
recover an adequate sample of this iconic species and its habitat,
maintaining the state’s reputation throughout the world, and
demonstrating that Montanans take their wildlife heritage – their
obligation to future generations – seriously.
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