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Returning the Buffalo►
The InterTribal Buffalo Council has fought for decades to restore the herds to tribal lands. The ITBC is comprised of 69 Tribes in 19 states with a collective herd of 20,000 bison. Their mission is to restore bison on Tribal lands for cultural and spiritual enhancement and preservation.
The ITBC also seeks to end needless slaughter of healthy buffalo. They have partnered with the National Park Service, the NPCA and other agencies to transfer bison to the Tribes that would normally be culled. In August of 2020, the NPS transferred 40 buffalo from Yellowstone to 16 Tribes in 9 states. The ITBC released the video below to highlight their work.
Happy National Bison Day!►
Today is National Bison Day! Thanks to the persistent lobbying of the ITBSC and the Vote Bison Coalition, a resolution was passed by Congress designating the first Saturday of November as National Bison Day. Then in 2016, President Obama signed the National Bison Legacy Act into law which officially made the Bison our national mammal.
Nice post T and a very worthy cause. One of the many highlights of my visit to Iowa some years ago was to see a protected herd of buffalo in the Neal Smith Wildlife Refuge. Happy National Bison Day!
Thanks Leighton! My pictures are from the National Bison Range in Montana which we really enjoyed touring.
That’s so good to know!
Thanks for reading and commenting! 🙂
You’re wlcome!
Wow, I didn’t know this was happening but I’m glad it is!
Me too!
Fantastic post T. I like watching Bison roaming over the fields. We have several farmers raising Bison up here. There are also several government lands with protected Bison herds. Thank you for posting this for us to enjoy some history.
That’s cool, cousin!
What a great idea! Instead of culling the herd, transport them to tribal land.
Yes, it is a good idea. I hope they continue with the program.
It’s just so good to see this happening. Marvellous animals.
I agree. Thanks for reading and commenting.
I didn’t know about ITBC or their work to save bison, so I appreciate this post and the awareness it brings.
Happy to help! Thanks for reading and commenting!