Restoring American Bison

  How would you prioritize the reintroduction of the American Bison?
 

I think reintroducing the American Bison is somewhat important for overall ecosystem, but I think it's more important for Native Americans. Bison are good for the land because they do not clear graze like cattle.  Unfortunately, they were driven to extinction.  Prior to this class, I didn't know that hunting American Bison was a past time that they did so nonchalantly.  They didn't even use the American Bison, just shot to kill. It's really unfortunate, and for the Native Americans where it's such an important animal for them, I feel that's why they're gathering together to reintroduce American Bison and have them no longer be so distinct.

“...we had six grizzly bears, and the Canyon pack of wolves that were all visible in the morning, and throughout the day. And really, all week.” Do you feel we are resetting the natural balance here?

I'm not sure I think that putting all these wild animals in at once is resetting the natural balance. Yes, it is good for the environment and will be beneficial in the long run. But I'm also a bit concerned that all these wild animals will be dangerous for humans. As long as they stay in the wild, then it's fine. But if there becomes an issue and they start coming to the urban areas, I can see the trouble that would occur. I"m not sure we're really resetting the entire natural balance because the environment has changed so much, and reintroducing animals won't fix a solution.