Posted on 11/19/2015 2:00:26 PM PST by Daffynition
BILLINGS, Mont. — Yellowstone National Park proposes to kill roughly 1,000 wild bison this winter — mostly calves and females — as officials seek to reduce the animals' annual migration into Montana.
Park officials are scheduled to meet Thursday with representatives of American Indian tribes, the state and other federal agencies to decide on the plan.
It marks the continuation of a controversial agreement reached in 2000 between Montana and the federal government that was meant to prevent the spread of the disease brucellosis from bison to livestock.
Almost 5,000 bison roamed the park this summer. A harsh winter could drive thousands into areas of southwestern Montana.
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My butcher sells ground bison.....when I grill [sear on high 500*] at home...it’s served with with lots of seasoned salt, and sauteed mushrooms and onions.
A good hearty bun that doesn’t fall apart, is critical.
**Hillary Clinton was offered a fermented milk drink while traveling on a state trip through Mongolia when she was First Lady. When her personal physician found out she had accepted the drink, he ordered her to take a strong course of antibiotics to protect against the risk of brucellosis.**
Heh.
http://military.wikia.com/wiki/Brucellosis
Geez, thankfully I haven’t eaten breakfast yet, that’s not appealing heh.
Each to their own though, I support your freedoms to enjoy the food you like.
If you’d like to be on or off this Outdoors/Rural/wildlife/hunting/hiking/backpacking/National Parks/animals list please FR mail me. And ping me is you see articles of interest.
But... but... think of Cecil the Lion!!! (/s)
Yes, I’m surprised they are not selling tags for $1,000 a pop. That’s what, a cool million? Oh wait that makes too much sense.
Our nearest neighbor raises Bison. OMG, are those things HUGE! It takes 5 years to raise one. I can’t imagine all the hay, grass and grain and water one of those suckers can consume each and every day.
He gets top dollar for the meat, though. The calves are ADORABLE - but what kind of baby isn’t? ;)
Billy the Bison?
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