NATAMST 90 Lecture Notes - Lecture 32: The Wildlife Society
26 Nov 2018
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Buffalo wars; the yellowstone bison versus the state of montana. Buffalo nations, excerpts, intertribal bison cooperative -- ken zontek. Intertribal bison cooperative (itbc) came into existence when tribal members reconvened following year in albuquerque. Bison & bison range proliferated in indian country in 1990s. Itbc developed out of an interest group within native american fish & wildlife society. Founders quickly developed some organizational frameworks for its function & form. Reintroduction of the buffalo to tribal lands will help heal the spirit of both the. Itbc operated with four departments who utilized money received from government & private grants & from private donations. Furnished business plans to member tribes if requested. Offered business training through workshops addressing budgeting & cash management in bison operation. Produced quarterly newsletter & created coloring book entitled gifts of the. Performed most direct work with the tribes. Gave technical assistance on features of bison restoration such as fencing, range restoration, transport & medicine.
