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From: Josh Osher and Mike Mease of Buffalo People
America's last wild buffalo are soon to be become victims of "sport" hunters. That's right, the state is going to issue licenses to hunters permitting them to shoot buffalo migrating from Yellowstone National Park onto their traditional habitat in Montana.
Buffalo are accustomed to millions of tourists and are not afraid of people. They will not give "fair chase" like deer and elk. Gun-bearers will be able to walk right up to a buffalo and blast it with a high powered rifle right at the Park border.
Shooting a buffalo is about as sporting as shooting a parked car. The only
time buffalo flee from humans is when the Montana Department of
Livestock chases them with snowmobiles, helicopters, and horses.
The Buffalo People have been campaigning for years to bring to national and world attention the plight of the buffalo. In winter they go out before dawn, often at temperatures 50 below zero, to bear witness to the destruction of our heritage.
Brothers and sisters, we urge you to visit their website to learn more of their righteous work and find out how you can support them. http://www.buffalofieldcampaign.org
For more information:
Yellowstone's Wildlife: Bison http://www.yellowstone.net/wildlife/bison.htm
Greater Yellowstone Coalition: http://www.greateryellowstone.org/