Ranchers, Federal Agencies and Conservationists Clash Over Future of 900 Bison
Ranchers, federal officials and conservation groups are at odds over how to manage a herd of about 900 bison. The dispute centers on whether the animals should be protected, relocated or used for grazing.
Why it matters
The decision will shape how the U.S. balances agricultural interests with the protection of a once-nearly extinct species.
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