March 2, 2008 by Ken Cole
BUFFALO FIELD CAMPAIGN (BFC)
P.O. Box 957
West Yellowstone, Montana 59758
406-646-0070
bfc-media@wildrockies.org
http://www.buffalofieldcampaign.org
* PRESS RELEASE*
BISON ADVOCATE FORCIBLY REMOVED FROM PROTEST PLATFORM
Yellowstone and Department of Livestock Continue to Capture and Slaughter Wild Bison
For Immediate Release, February 27, 2008
Contact: Buffalo Field Campaign, Nathan Drake or Stephany Seay 406-646-0070
WEST YELLOWSTONE, MONTANA – The man who perched upon a platform suspended from the top of a pair of poles on public land inside the Horse Butte bison trap in protest of bison slaughter, Nathan Drake, 26, was forcibly removed and arrested Monday night by state and federal agents. He was charged with three misdemeanors: obstruction, trespassing, and resisting arrest. He was released on $5,000 bail, reportedly the highest yet for bison-related direct action protest.
Montana Department of Livestock agents, Gallatin National Forest law enforcement and a Gallatin County sheriff were present and participated in the removal of the citizen.
“The agents who made their way up to my perch with an eighty foot cherry picker were unconcerned with my safety,” said Nathan. “They cut my sleeping bag that was my protection from the Montana winter, took off my boots and threw them to the ground, attempting to freeze me out of my lock box. The sheriff and Forest Service agent cut my safety line, attached me to the cherry-picker bucket and threw me in it.”
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February 25, 2008 by Ken Cole
I got word today that ±190 more bison have been caught and they will be shipped to slaughter starting tomorrow.
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February 25, 2008 by Ken Cole
CITIZEN TAKES ACTION TO SHUT DOWN BISON TRAP
“I called, I wrote, and no response…This is my response.”
For Immediate Release, February 25, 2008
Contact: Buffalo Field Campaign, Stephany Seay or Mike Mease 406-646-0070
WEST YELLOWSTONE, MONTANA – An unidentified man has made it impossible for Montana Department of Livestock agents to capture bison in the recently erected Horse Butte bison trap. The man is perched upon a platform suspended from the top of a pair of poles that are standing on end and anchored to the walls of the trap. A large banner hanging from the platform reads, “I called, I wrote, and no response…This is my response.” Photos of the blockade are available here:
http://gallery.buffalofieldcampaign.org/v/da/My_Response_HB_2-08.jpg.html
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February 21, 2008 by Ken Cole
Thursday, February 21, 2008
NATIONAL CALL-IN DAY to Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer
* 406-444-3111
Dear Buffalo Friends,
Yellowstone National Park sent 55 more wild American buffalo to slaughter this morning and captured another 15. Since February 8, bowing to pressure from Montana’s livestock industry, the Park Service has captured 290 wild American buffalo and sent 230 to slaughter so far.
Thanks for all of your calls to Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne. Too bad his office – like all the other agencies – tried to avoid us and pass the buck. It’s up to us to keep the pressure on and hold them accountable for their actions.
Today is our fifth and final day of National Call-ins for the Week of Action. Thursday’s target is Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer. When he campaigned for governor, he promised “more tolerance” for wild buffalo, yet so far his version of “tolerance” has included a so-called hunt and continued hazing, capture, slaughter, and quarantine.
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February 21, 2008 by Ken Cole
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
NATIONAL CALL-IN DAY to Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne
Kempthorne’s Office: 202-208-7351
Communication’s Office: 202-208-6416
Dear Buffalo Friends,
Yellowstone National Park sent 31 more wild American buffalo to slaughter this morning, bringing the total capture since February 8 to 275. All will be killed and 175 have all ready been sent to slaughter.
Thanks for all of your calls to Montana State Vet Marty Zaluski on Tuesday. How convenient he is on vacation this week. He will hear from us all again, rest assured. Seems all the decision-makers we have called so far have been trying to avoid their role in the slaughter of the buffalo. It’s outrageous how they’ve made themselves unavailable to the public they serve and are funded by. They can’t run from the truth, and together we will keep the pressure on.
Today is our fourth day of National Call-ins for the Week of Action. Wednesday’s target is Secretary of Interior, Dirk Kempthorne. The National Park Service and Yellowstone National Park are agencies within the Department of Interior. Ironically, the National Park Service and the Department of Interior use a buffalo on their symbol. Perhaps they should change it to a domestic cow, since that seems to be all they care about.
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February 21, 2008 by Ken Cole
Hebgen Lake Ranger District
News Release
Highway 191, PO Box
West Yellowstone, MT 59758
http://www.fs.fed.us/r1/gallatin
For Immediate Release Contact: Bill Queen, (406) 823-6961
Date: February 19, 2008 Susan Lamont, (406) 823-6961
Forest Service Seeks Input on Wapiti Grazing Proposal
The Forest Service is seeking public comment on a proposal to revise the Wapiti Allotment Management Plan. The allotment, located in the Taylor Fork drainage on the Hebgen Lake Ranger District, consists of approximately 7,690 acres. The Forest Service is proposing to revise the allotment management plan to better meet desired rangeland and riparian conditions while continuing to provide grazing opportunities to the livestock operator.
“The purpose of this proposal is to improve rangeland and riparian conditions over the long-term, while providing domestic livestock grazing on the National Forest as directed by the Gallatin Forest Plan,” said Bill Queen, Hebgen Lake District Ranger. “No decision has been made at this point. We are just beginning the “scoping” phase of the project, in which we ask the public to identify potential concerns and issues. After the environmental analysis is completed, the public will have at least one more opportunity to comment on the proposal, alternatives, and the analysis done to date.”
The Wapiti Allotment Management Plan Scoping Document is now available for public review and comment. The scoping period will begin on February 15 and will end on March 14, 2008. The scoping document is available on the web at http://www.fs.fed.us/r1/gallatin, or by contacting the Hebgen Lake Ranger District at (406) 823-6961, P.O. Box 520, West Yellowstone, MT 59758. Written comments can be sent to Susan Lamont, Hebgen Ranger District, Wapiti Grazing Allotment, P.O. Box 520, West Yellowstone, MT 59758. Electronic comments can be sent to:
hebgen_lake@fs.fed.us
- FS -
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February 21, 2008 by Ken Cole
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
NATIONAL CALL-IN DAY to Montana State Vet, Marty Zaluski
* 406-444-0782
Dear Buffalo Friends,
More than 100 wild buffalo were captured Monday by Yellowstone officials, who continue to spill the blood of America’s last wild buffalo. This brings the total capture to 269, and all will be shipped to slaughter. On Friday Yellowstone sent another 17 buffalo to slaughter.
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February 18, 2008 by Ken Cole
Just got word that Yellowstone National Park has captured another ±100 Bison inside Yellowstone National Park near Gardiner. All of them will likely be sent to slaughter without testing.
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