Yellowstone’s Bison: Gunned Down & Sent to Bloody Slaughterhouses

Right now, iconic, sentient wild bison who have roamed this land for thousands of years are being rounded up and killed in Yellowstone National Park. This is not “management.” It's a killing operation that sacrifices wild animals for the interests of the cattle industry. Urge Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte and Yellowstone Superintendent Cam Sholly to end this cruel plan and protect wild bison from slaughter.

 

Over 630 bison have already been captured just inside the park's boundary this winter. Chased down on horseback and held in pens, these individuals are being funneled to slaughterhouses — nearly 300 killed so far.

 

This carnage is part of the Interagency Bison Management Plan, now in its 30th year, enforced by Yellowstone National Park, the U.S. Forest Service, APHIS, Montana Department of Livestock, and Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks.

Montana is driving the killing, with an aggressive zero-tolerance policy for wild bison and an obsession with keeping the herd size capped at 3,000. The state is even suing Yellowstone for attempting to raise that number to 5,000 — still far below what the land can sustain.

 

This plan isn't about balance — it's about control. It's about removing wild animals from their rightful home to protect the profits of an industry that already exploits cows for their flesh and lives. Wild bison are sentient individuals who deserve respect and freedom, not slaughterhouses and shackles. They belong in Yellowstone — not behind gates, not in transport trucks, and not in slaughterhouses.

Take action now to stop the mass killing of wild bison and demand an end to the Interagency Bison Management Plan.

 

It's bad enough that Yellowstone's bison have to worry about being gunned down if they step outside of park boundaries. Call and send a letter urging Montana's governor and Yellowstone officials to stop the capture and slaughter of wild bison and end the killing plan.

1. Make Calls. Call Yellowstone National Park Superintendent Cam Sholly and Montana Gov. Gianforte and politely urge them to stop the senseless killing of bison.

YNP Superintendent, Cam Sholly: (307) 344-2002

“I'm calling to urge Superintendent Sholly to stop the roundup and slaughter of wild bison in Yellowstone. I understand the park is under pressure from the state, but Yellowstone should be a place of protection for iconic bison. Please use your position to oppose this cruel plan and advocate for an end to the senseless slaughter of our national mammal.”

MT Governor Gianforte: (406) 444-3111

“I'm calling to urge Governor Gianforte to stop pushing for a reduction in Yellowstone's wild bison population. Forcing the herd below 3,000 threatens their genetic health and long-term survival. Wild bison are iconic animals who deserve protection. Please drop the lawsuit against Yellowstone and support a science-based, humane approach.”

2. Understand The Connection & Act Accordingly. When we buy the products of cattle and sheep ranchers in the forms of meat, dairy, wool, or leather, we are driving the killing of bison, wolves, wild horses, and other native wild animals, not to mention supporting the bloody deaths of the cattle and sheep themselves despite our best intentions. Try transitioning to a cruelty-free lifestyle starting today.

3. Send Letters. Send your letters directly to Superintendent Sholly and Gov. Gianforte.

• YNP Superintendent, Cam Sholly
• MT Governor Greg Gianforte

 

In Defense of Animals fully expects and strongly urges all people involved in this campaign to act responsibly and lawfully and to respect the personal interests and privacy rights and concerns of any individuals who may be affected by, or become the subject of, your protests or related efforts.

 

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