Endangered and Threatened Species: 90-Day Finding for Three Petitions to List the Yellowstone Bison

The Buffalo Field Campaign is submitting extensive research, source materials, and comments in support of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service's 12-month status review regarding the Yellowstone bison. They are providing data and evidence to support the listing of the Yellowstone bison as an endangered species.

Conservation Congress supports the listing of the Yellowstone Plains bison as a Distinct Population Segment (DPS) under the Endangered Species Act. They argue that the bison meet all five listing factors due to habitat destruction by the livestock industry, overutilization through slaughter, and the inadequacy of current management practices.

The commenter, representing Great Old Broads for Wilderness and the Gallatin Wildlife Association, supports the listing of the Yellowstone bison to protect them from extinction and habitat loss. They argue that the federal government must assert supremacy over state agencies to ensure bison conservation and criticize the current management practices of the State of Montana and the U.S. Forest Service.

The commenter argues that the Yellowstone bison should be listed as an endangered species because they reside on public lands. They advocate for the protection of public wildlife over private interests and urge the government to manage public lands for the public's benefit.

A professional guide in Yellowstone expresses concern over the impact of bison population control methods on tourism and the local ecosystem. The commenter argues that the current methods are disrespectful and harmful to scavengers, suggesting that alternative population control methods should be explored.

The commenter opposes the listing of the Yellowstone Bison, arguing that the US Forest Service should not dictate the species' future. They advocate for tribal management of the bison and claim that reports of brucellosis are fabricated by the USFS and ranchers.

The commenter argues that bison are sentient beings being subjected to cruelty and illegal hunting, particularly when crossing into Montana. They urge the government to provide immediate Endangered Species Act protection for bison due to habitat destruction, climate change, and human-caused threats.

The commenter argues that bison are currently restricted to a small area for political reasons and should be listed under the Endangered Species Act. They emphasize the ecological and cultural importance of bison and advocate for providing them with more space to roam as a wild species.

The commenter highlights numerous threats to the wild bison population in Yellowstone, including habitat loss, human development, and management practices like trapping and domestication. They argue that these factors justify and necessitate the protection and recovery of the species under the Endangered Species Act.

The commenter argues that the Yellowstone bison are currently facing numerous threats, including habitat loss, human development, and management practices like trapping and domestication. They advocate for the protection and recovery of wild bison under the Endangered Species Act to address these ongoing issues.

An individual is urging the agency to grant the Yellowstone Bison "Endangered Species" status. They argue that immediate action and protection are necessary to prevent the further decline and potential extinction of the species.