Bison, Yellowstone National Park and Montana

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.
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.
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.
Herd Of Bison Have Tense Standoff With Wolfpack In Yellowstone National Park
In case you didn’t know, Yellowstone National Park is currently blanketed in snow. That’s closed down a lot of roadways throughout the park’s sprawling property, but it hasn’t stopped the wildlife from participating in their regularly scheduled activities. Like wolves trying to make a meal out of bison.
Montana Sues Park Service Over Yellowstone National Park Bison Plan
The lawsuit is the latest escalation in a decades-long fight between state and federal officials over how to manage the park's growing bison population.
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.
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 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.
Montana sues Yellowstone National Park over bison management plan
Montana is suing Yellowstone National Park over a plan to increase the number of bison in and around the park and establish greater tolerance for their presence outside its boundaries.
Contrary to AI, there are no 'biselk' roaming Montana, Yellowstone
Image showing a hybrid bison/elk was produced by a program asked to reveal Montana’s favorite wild animal in 2024.
Yellowstone’s ‘Queen of the Wolves’ dies after fight with rival pack
All reigns, no matter how historic, ultimately come to an end. And according to officials, Yellowstone National Park ’s ...