Bison Belong on the Prairie: Why Montana’s Bison Fight Matters

Bison are not a nuisance. They are native to North America and essential to the health of prairie ecosystems. As federal officials move to remove conservation bison from public lands in Montana, the issue raises deeper questions about ecology, Indigenous sovereignty, public land use, and whether we are willing to repair the damage caused when bison were nearly wiped out in the 1800s.