MT Bison Hunt Update

[BigHornRam]

Six bulls shot so far in Montana's bison hunt
Posted on Nov. 29
By the Associated Press



BOZEMAN - The second year of Montana's bison hunt is moving along without a hitch, said Mel Frost, a spokeswoman for the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks.

As of Tuesday, six bulls had been killed since the hunt's Nov. 15 opening, Frost said. Two of those six were shot on opening day. Three were shot on the north side of Yellowstone National Park and three on the west side.

No problems have been reported, Frost said.


The hunt has been divided into two time periods. The first one ends Dec. 31 and includes 25 either-sex bison tags.

"There aren't many permits," Frost said. "But also, there aren't many bison out (of the park) right now."

This week's snow and cold weather could spur more bison to leave the park, she added.

Bull bison usually begin leaving Yellowstone in the fall, while cows and calves leave in the winter.

The second time period runs from Jan. 1-Feb. 15. It offers 70 either-sex tags and 45 cow/calf tags. The majority of them are good only on the park's west side, where more bison traditionally gather as the winter progresses.

A total of 140 tags have been issued for this season's hunt.

 

[mtmiller]

The receptionist in my office bagged a bull opening day on the West hunt. She was very excited about the hunt and I am looking forward to seeing her bull pics.

 

[TheTone]

I think our local tribe is planning to head over and thump a couple more this year. I'm sure they always made a trip across the Bitterroots in the dead of winter to bison hunt|oo

 

[Bambistew]

My dads hunting buddy has an either sex tag for the late hunt. If I had more vacation I'd fly out for the festivities.

 

[1_pointer]

Tone- To hunt with 300 Mags as well.

mtmiller- I love to see some pics of your receptionist's buff...