Senator pushes plan to manage Grand Canyon bison
Source: Associated Press
Senator pushes plan to manage Grand Canyon bison
By FELICIA FONSECA, Associated Press | June 14, 2014 | Updated: June 14, 2014 2:51pm
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) Arizona Sen. John McCain is pushing an amendment in Congress that would allow anyone who kills bison at the Grand Canyon to keep the meat.
Hunting is prohibited at the national park, but land managers are trying to find ways to control hundreds of bison roaming the northern reaches of the Grand Canyon to preserve water resources, vegetation and fragile cliff dwellings. One of the options raised during a public comment period was lethal removal.
The National Park Service has the authority to kill animals that harm resources, using park staff or volunteer shooters. But the shooter cannot keep the meat. Instead, it is handed over to wildlife agencies, tribes or charities to distribute.
McCain's amendment one of two he proposed this week as part of the Sportsmen's Act would change that. The bison hunt in the northern part of the Kaibab National Forest is highly coveted, McCain said. Allowing hunters to take the full animal would be a service to the national park, he said.
Read more: http://www.chron.com/news/science/article/McCain-amendment-addresses-Grand-Canyon-bison-5552844.php
Next on his agenda? Getting to eat the deceased when you "stand your ground?"
aint_no_life_nowhere
(21,925 posts)rpannier
(24,345 posts)has allowed the bison to overrun the Grand Canyon
jwirr
(39,215 posts)back yard when suddenly they saw several buffalo walking across the yard. Now we are not in buffalo country and they are inside a town so this is not a usual site. Following a ways behind the buffalo was their owner. They had broken out of their pasture and he was herding them back home. Needless to say the family was impressed - not so their dog who objected strongly.
Judi Lynn
(160,656 posts)jwirr
(39,215 posts)and yes they were very thankful to see it.
WRH2
(87 posts)preferably that you made yourself.
and you can't sell the meat. But , you can use a freezer.
Ezlivin
(8,153 posts)That would seem right up his alley.
tabasco
(22,974 posts)means KILL.
plantwomyn
(876 posts)How about a $10,000 license to kill a Grand Canyon Bison? Oh and let's not forget the fines if they leave any sign behind. Not even a cigar butt boys. Oh and the money has to go 50/50 to the tribes and the Park.
NickB79
(19,277 posts)And giving it to charities would be a service to your fellow countrymen who are going hungry.
I seriously doubt the kind of person hunting bison in Kaibab is doing it because he or she really, really needs the protein.
The people going to soup kitchens to get a warm meal, on the other hand.....
yellowcanine
(35,703 posts)Shouldn't the "thrill" of shooting the bison be enough?