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

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 Council on Wildlife and Fish, Native Ecosystems Council, and Alliance for the Wild Rockies argue that Yellowstone bison face significant and overwhelming threats from habitat loss, illegal hunting, and the Interagency Bison Management Plan (IBMP). They strongly urge the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to use emergency listing provisions under the Endangered Species Act to protect the species from extinction and habitat degradation.

Roam Free Nation, a native-led advocacy group, argues that the Yellowstone bison herds warrant protection under the Endangered Species Act due to severe threats from the Interagency Bison Management Plan (IBMP), habitat loss, and hunting. They contend that current management is failing to conserve the wild, migratory population and that federal intervention is necessary to ensure their survival.

The Council on Wildlife and Fish, Native Ecosystems Council, and Alliance for the Wild Rockies are urging the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to use emergency listing provisions to protect Yellowstone bison. They argue that the bison face significant threats from the Interagency Bison Management Plan, unregulated hunting, and habitat degradation, and that current management practices are inadequate.

The Yaak Valley Forest Council, a Montana-based nonprofit, strongly advocates for the listing of bison as an endangered species under the federal Endangered Species Act. They argue that bison face numerous threats from the cattle industry, habitat destruction, climate change, and inadequate management practices.

The commenter urges the government to list the Yellowstone Bison as an endangered species under the Endangered Species Act. They argue that the bison are a unique subspecies with small numbers that are currently threatened by hunting and lack of scientific monitoring.

An individual is expressing strong support for listing Yellowstone bison on the Endangered Species Act (ESA). They argue that listing the bison is necessary to protect the population from threats such as habitat loss, disease, and hunting, while ensuring the development of a formal recovery plan.

The commenter supports the listing of Yellowstone bison under the Endangered Species Act to protect them from excessive hunting, habitat loss, and human development. They argue that current state-led management favors the cattle and hunting industries over the conservation of wild, migratory bison.

Penny Jackson argues that the Yellowstone bison are a threatened species that require stronger protections under the Endangered Species Act to prevent decimation by private industry and hunters. The commenter emphasizes the bison's cultural significance to Native American tribes and their role as a keystone species in the American West.

Penny Jackson argues that the Yellowstone bison are a threatened species that require stronger protections under the Endangered Species Act to prevent decimation by the livestock industry and hunters. She emphasizes the bison's cultural importance to Native American tribes and their role as a keystone species in the American West.

The commenter argues that the Yellowstone Bison is a keystone species facing significant threats from hunting, habitat development, and highway hazards. They advocate for listing the bison under the Endangered Species Act as a necessary tool to ensure the survival of the population and the health of the Greater Yellowstone ecosystem.

The commenter supports listing the Yellowstone bison under the Endangered Species Act to protect them from habitat loss, human development, and the influence of the livestock industry. They argue that current management plans and infrastructure projects prioritize livestock over bison migration and conservation.

Kate Mabry, a former federal park ranger, argues that the Yellowstone wild bison should be designated as endangered under the Endangered Species Act. She cites habitat destruction, government mismanagement, and hunting as primary threats to the species' survival and urges immediate protective action.

The commenter supports listing the Yellowstone bison as an endangered species under the ESA. They argue that the bison face significant threats from the cattle industry, invasive species, habitat destruction, and restrictive government management plans.

Kate Mabry, a former federal park ranger, argues that the Yellowstone wild bison should be designated as endangered under the Endangered Species Act. She cites habitat destruction, government mismanagement, and hunting as primary threats to the species' survival and urges immediate protective action.

Jaedin Medicine Elk, a Northern Cheyenne tribal member, submits comments in support of listing the Yellowstone bison under the Endangered Species Act, incorporating the official position of Roam Free Nation. The commenter argues that the current Interagency Bison Management Plan (IBMP) is failing to protect the herds from threats like hunting, habitat loss, and disease, and that federal protection is necessary to prevent their extinction.

The commenter supports the listing of the Yellowstone bison as an endangered and threatened species. They argue that the current management plans favor the livestock industry over the protection of wild bison and call for the preservation of the wild bison genotype.

The commenter urges the agency to protect the Yellowstone bison population under the Endangered Species Act, arguing that they are the last wild, migratory bison in the U.S. They contend that the species faces five threat factors, including habitat destruction, overhunting, disease, inadequate management plans, and threats from the cattle industry.

The commenter argues that the State of Montana's management of wild buffalo is irresponsible and harmful to the species due to habitat destruction, excessive hunting, and the influence of the livestock industry. They advocate for the protection of migratory buffalo by highlighting the need to address threats like invasive cattle, climate change, and inadequate infrastructure.

The commenter urges the swift listing of Yellowstone National Park bison as endangered under the ESA to protect them from hunting and to ensure their survival. They argue that the current population management is unsustainable and that bison need access to historical ranges to maintain genetic diversity and health.

The commenter advocates for the immediate listing of the plains bison as an endangered species under the federal Endangered Species Act. They argue that human land use, habitat destruction, and state-level management practices in Montana are threatening the species' survival and genetic diversity.

An individual commenter supports the listing of the Yellowstone bison as an endangered species. They argue that the species faces significant threats from hostile state wildlife management policies, habitat destruction, human incursion, and the lack of adequate regulatory protections.

The commenter strongly advocates for listing the American Bison as an endangered species under the federal Endangered Species Act. They argue that the species is being decimated by excessive hunting, habitat loss, and state-level management practices that favor the livestock industry over conservation.

The commenter argues that Yellowstone bison are a unique, pure population that is currently facing severe threats from hunting, habitat loss, and human intolerance. They support listing the species under the Endangered Species Act to prevent further slaughter and to recognize the bison's ecological importance.