Bison herd in Banff National Park has grown to more than 80 from initial 16 relocated in 2016
Parks Canada officials are trying to determine what’s next for a herd of plains bison in Banff National Park after a draft report shows its reintroduction in the park’s backcountry has been successful.
The report says the bison have remained healthy and demonstrated a good growth rate with minimal deaths, adapted well to the mountain habitat and remained mostly within the park boundaries. It adds that the project has strengthened relationships with several First Nations that has included ceremonies to bless the animals, as well as annual women’s and youth hikes to see the herd.
“It is anticipated that in addition to this report, engagement on the report will set the stage for bison management for the next 10 years and beyond,” says the draft report. The Stoney Nakoda Nation, east of Banff, did a cultural assessment on the bison as an important species to Indigenous people.
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