Bias against Bison: a national hypocracy
Dear Editor, Theodore Roosevelt established the National Bison Range in 1908 to provide “a permanent national bison range for the herd of bison.” The North American Bison has been an animal of spiritual importance and a symbol of cultural heritage for centuries. However, if our national mammal migrates outside of Yellowstone National Park, they’re treated much less […]
Let the Buffalo roam
Dear Editor, Our government officials continue to prioritize private interests over public opinion. Keeping bison out of Montana is a spineless idea that only benefits private ranchers. Officials claim that bison can transmit brucellosis – a disease that can cause cattle to abort fetuses – although there has never been any documented evidence of a […]