The public is getting a chance to ask state and federal wildlife managers about bison management in and around Yellowstone National Park.
The National Park Service and State of Montana have scheduled meetings in two weeks to talk about their draft bison management plan. They’ll be held the evenings of June 2nd, 3rd and 4th in Bozeman, Gardiner and West Yellowstone, respectively.
State and federal agencies together released six different alternatives for managing the bison that move in and out of Yellowstone. They’re taking public commenton those until June 15.
Park Service Spokeswoman Traci Weaver says the meetings are part of that process.
"These meetings will offer an opportunity for the public to talk with staff from the Park Service and from the State of Montana. They’ll be able to ask them some questions and get a more thorough understanding of the six alternatives."
The meetings in Bozeman, Gardiner and West Yellowstone will all have the same format; starting with a presentation about bison management, and then an open house where Park Service and State of Montana staff will be available to answer questions.
Find more information and comment online at the NPS PEPC website.
