Articles with the Tag: National Bison Range
News from the National Bison Range MOIESE — Have you ever wanted to volunteer your time where you can be outside in a spectacular natural setting, while contributing to the preservation of your public lands? If so, come work alongside the staff at the National Bison Range Complex, assisting the U....
News from the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes PABLO. — On Jan. 18 the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service published its notice of intent to prepare a comprehensive conservation plan for the National Bison Range, accompanied by an environmental impact statement. In its notice, the federal agency...
The Bison Range celebrated another successful round up this year with about 400 animals getting their annual check up. The National Bison Range can only support so many animals, so when the numbers go over what the habitat can support, the surplus animals are sold or donated with first considera...
News from the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes PABLO — Following public comments received over the summer, including from a public meeting, the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes have revised their draft legislation to restore the National Bison Range to federal trust ownership for the...
PABLO — While the National Bison Range Restoration Legislation is in draft form, public opinions are being considered. The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes invited the public to voice those opinions on Tuesday, July 12, concerning the possible transfer of the Bison Range to tribal management....
Public comment is wanted by June 24 concerning the proposed transfer of the National Bison Range to federal trust ownership to allow the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes to manage the refuge. “The Bison Range is a treasure and, as good neighbors, we want to ensure that everyone is able to rev...
News from the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes MOIESE — The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes today announces the formation of the Bison Range Working Group, a forum for conservation groups, non-governmental organizations, and citizens to provide comments on the Tribes' draft legis...
News from Flathead Land Trust MISSION VALLEY — Land important for birds and other wildlife was conserved in the Mission Valley last week as Flathead Land Trust purchased a conservation easement of 159 acres from John Weaver. The acreage will remain in private ownership and under Weaver’s manag...
MOIESE – Although bison get most of the attention, many species exist together with help from wildlife management on the National Bison Range. Biologists have been busy studying those animals to find out how to help them thrive, and on Wednesday at the range, Bison Range biologist for the ...
Hundreds of school children filtered onto the Bison Range throughout the two-day roundup starting on Monday to watch as wild bison were moved into the corrals for an annual health check-up. Many of the children reacted with wide eyes saying “awhh” and “ooh” in unison. “...
