A project to re-establish wood bison in Alaska has suffered a setback. The Lower Innoko-Yukon Rivers wood bison herd experienced a major decline last winter, and as KUAC’s Dan Bross reports, it’s not the first-time adverse weather has impacted the herd.
Wood Bison Numbers Drop Sharply After Tough Winter
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Doug Lindstrand
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Alaska Department of Fish and Game