1995-96 Early winter count of 3,398 bison. Agency officials removed 433 bison. Several tribes and social service organizations assisted with carcasses. The draft will be released for public review by July 31, 1997. 1996-97 Early winter count of 3,436 bison.
Agencies implement the revised interim plan.
A total of 1,084 migrant bison are removed by various management actions in the Reese Creek management area, in the West Yellowstone management area and on private lands beyond the management boundaries. In addition, several hundred bison die in the park due to severe winter and lack of available forage. Agencies meet in Denver, Colorado to agree on procedures to complete the draft EIS by July 31, 1997. April 1997 Early spring count of 1,281 bison, exclusive of the approximately 100 bison held in the Stephens Creek capture facility. The draft will be released for a 120-day public comment period, beginning October 27, 1997.