Bison

• 70-year-old woman dead after being struck by bison in South Dakota

  The National Park Service mandates that visitors stay at least 23 metres away from large animals like bison, one of the largest mammals in North America.

  U.S. News

  May 25
  
• 44 Elk Island wood bison sent to Alaska as part of conservation efforts

  They'll make a roughly 40-hour drive from Alberta's Elk Island National Park east of Edmonton to their new home in Alaska's Minto Flats State Game Refuge.

  Canada

  Apr 13
  
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• University of Saskatchewan bison research project looks toward sustainability

  With more bison being reintroduced to the province, researchers in Saskatchewan are working to develop ways for the giant mammal to be treated differently from beef cattle.

  Canada

  Jan 28
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• Road north of Toronto opens after escaped bison recaptured

  Just after 10:30 a.m., York Regional Police said Keele Street and Davis Drive in King, Ont., had been closed after 'multiple' bison escaped.

  Canada

  Aug 4, 2025
• Florida man gored by bison at Yellowstone National Park

  Park officials repeated their frequent warning not to get too close to wildlife while visiting the national park ahead of the busy summer season.

  Trending

  May 9, 2025
• 3 bison harvested in Indigenous-led ceremonial hunt in Banff National Park

  Parks Canada and the Indigenous Advisory Circle say three animals were harvested in a free-range hunt last year.

  Canada

  Jan 23, 2025
• 5 bison killed in collision at Elk Island National Park, heavy fog a factor: RCMP

  Parks Canada and the RCMP are investigating after five bison were killed east of Edmonton in an overnight collision at Elk Island National Park, when fog was thick in the area,

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  Sep 19, 2024
• Man accused of kicking bison at Yellowstone, arrested on alcohol charge

  Clarence Yoder of Idaho Falls sustained minor injuries after allegedly harassing a herd of bison and kicking one in the leg.

  U.S. News

  Apr 30, 2024
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• Excessive speed concern in Elk Island National Park after bison killed in collision

  With some speeds topping out at 140 km/h, and animals like bison being killed in collisions, officials are implementing new speed safety measure in the national park.

  Canada

  Sep 9, 2023
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• Bison goring leaves woman seriously injured at Yellowstone National Park

  The 47-year-old woman had turned to walk away from a pair of bison when one of them charged and gored her.

  U.S. News

  Jul 18, 2023