American bison have had an appalling history, reaching near extinction from hunting and slaughter in the 19th century. Tens of millions used to roam over North America, but today there are only about 15,000 left in the wild, 4,200 of whom reside in Yellowstone National Park. Unfortunately, time can’t heal all wounds and these majestic animals cannot be rid of their past easily. Instead of protecting these iconic wild animals, Yellowstone National Park is on the brink of repeating history and pushing them to extinction. Right now, the world’s first national park is brutally capturing and killing bison.

As you read this, Yellowstone is capturing approximately 150 American bison for slaughter, at a cost of over $3 million to US taxpayers. A first- hand account of the horrific roundup describes how bison “are crammed into chutes to be tested for brucellosis. These huge animals panic under such extremely stressful conditions and climb on top of each other as wranglers jam hooks into their noses. The bisons’ heads are forced up, and as their eyes bulge in fear, a needle is punched into their necks.” Still restrained, males may suffer further as they are probed to collect sperm. Following whippings, beatings and these brutal procedures, the bison are sentenced to death.

Plans are underway to subject the 4,200 wild American bison left in Yellowstone National Park to this same cruelty each year until only 3,000 remain.

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