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

An individual supporter of the American Buffalo argues that the species should be granted Endangered Species protection to prevent them from being killed by people in Montana and neighboring states. The commenter emphasizes the buffalo's cultural significance and their status as the only wild buffalo left in America.

Mike and Joy Cook, private individuals from Jekyll Island, Georgia, express outrage over the killing of bison near Yellowstone. They urge the agency to take action to stop such killings in the future.

Dr. Jean Marie Naples, a physician and public health advocate, supports the protection of endangered buffalo and urges the state of Montana to earmark transportation funding for wildlife passage corridors. The commenter specifically requests infrastructure improvements along US Highway 191/287 in the Hebgen Basin to facilitate safe migration.

An individual is advocating for the listing of the Yellowstone bison as a threatened and endangered species. They argue that the current practice of culling and hazing the animals is cruel, unnecessary for resource management, and a crime against nature.

An individual is advocating for the listing of the Yellowstone bison as a threatened and endangered species. They argue that the current practice of culling and hazing the animals is cruel, unnecessary for resource management, and a crime against nature.

An educator and former cattle rancher advocates for the protection of the Yellowstone bison. The commenter emphasizes the cultural significance of the animals and the importance of preserving their genetics for future generations.

An individual expresses a deep personal and emotional connection to bison, highlighting their historical significance and the need for their protection. They argue that the bison are essential to the balance of the natural world and advocate for doing everything possible to sustain the species.

An ecologist who has studied bison and their ecology in Yellowstone National Park supports listing the Yellowstone Bison under the ESA. The commenter argues that these bison are less domesticated than other herds and that current culling practices negatively impact the ecosystem and the population's natural evolutionary processes.

An individual is writing to express strong support for listing the Yellowstone bison as an endangered or threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. They argue that the bison face significant dangers and that it is ethically and practically necessary to provide them with federal protection.

The commenter opposes the action to list the Yellowstone Bison as endangered or threatened, arguing that the government should not interfere with wild animals. They express frustration with government overreach and demand that the government stop "slaughtering" the animals.

The commenter expresses strong disapproval of the cattle industry's impact on native buffalo and advocates for the protection of wild populations. They argue that greed and profit-seeking have caused unnecessary harm to wildlife and call for a shift in perspective toward preserving the natural world.