Bison, Montana and Yellowstone National Park

Montana Sues Yellowstone National Park for Having ‘Utterly Failed’ to Manage Its Bison Herd
Montana officials filed a lawsuit on Dec. 31 in U.S. District court alleging that the DOI and NPS have failed to keep bison populations in check at Yellowstone National Park. NPS officials say the park can support a larger herd,
Montana Wants to Cut Yellowstone National Park's Bison Herd in Half—and it’s Suing Over it
State officials say they're worried about bison passing on disease to cattle outside the park—but wildlife managers say it's never happened before.
Montana sues feds over Yellowstone bison management plan
Gov. Greg Gianforte and two state agencies are suing the federal government. They argue Yellowstone National Park’s new bison management plan violates federal law.
Gianforte, Montana sue Yellowstone over bison management plan
State warns that it could rescind ‘tolerance zones’ that allow bison to wander out of the park without being hunted.
Montana Hits Yellowstone With Lawsuit Over Bison Plan
The suit concerns brucellosis, a bacterial disease that infects cattle, swine, goats, sheep and dogs and can spread to humans.
Montana Files New Year's Eve Lawsuit Over Yellowstone Bison Plan
Montana officials, saying they've not been given "a fair shake," filed a New Year's Eve lawsuit over Yellowstone National Park's bison management plan.
Montana governor sues Yellowstone 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.
Why You Should Never Approach a Bison in Yellowstone National Park?
Bison in Yellowstone National Park may seem calm, but approaching them is extremely dangerous. Learn why these massive animals should always be admired from a safe distance and the steps to ensure your safety while visiting the park.
Contrary to AI, there are no 'biselk' roaming Montana, Yellowstone
Something you will not see in Montana or Yellowstone National Park is the animal featured in the accompanying image. But ...
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Youth climate ruling boosts lawsuit against Montana power plant
Less than a month after the Montana Supreme Court delivered a landmark win to young activists, the state's highest bench used ...
'Yellowstone' has helped fuel Montana’s growth. But can the state handle the influx?
Since “Yellowstone” first aired, the forces of growth and development haven’t been contained to the screen and now Montana ...
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Ancient trees reveal possible futures for Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem
Analysis of 6,000-year-old trees that melted out of a Beartooth Mountain ice patch provide a greater understanding of how ...
Does ranching in Montana mirror what is seen on the series ‘Yellowstone’?
The romantic view of ranching portrayed in "Yellowstone" has contributed to a reordering of Montana’s ranching landscape for the state’s actual ranchers.