Bison, Grizzly Bear, and Wolf Protection and Tribal Co-Stewardship Act
This Act establishes federal protection for bison, grizzly bears, and wolves, generally prohibiting their killing, possession, or sale, with exceptions including self-defense, Tribal cultural purposes, and captive-bred bison for consumption. Violators face civil and criminal penalties, including fines up to $75,000 for subsequent violations and potential imprisonment, and grazing authorizations on federal land must be cancelled upon conviction. The law mandates the creation of restoration and coexistence committees to guide reintroduction efforts on Tribal and federal lands and restricts lethal wildlife control measures on public lands.
Key points
A federal ban is imposed on hunting, killing, or possessing bison, grizzly bears, and wolves, with exceptions for self-defense, Tribal cultural purposes, and captive-bred bison.
Individuals convicted of subsequent violations face fines up to $75,000 and imprisonment; federal grazing authorizations are cancelled upon conviction.
The Act promotes the reintroduction of these species onto Tribal and federal lands, requiring consultation with Tribes regarding permits on their lands.
Lethal wildlife control measures are prohibited on federal lands if the applicable committee determines they may result in the taking of a covered species.
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