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Originally posted by Bytes:
I couldn't help but notice, nobody tried to pet the bison or get a selfie with them. I wonder why not

They did that during the summer. One woman had her pants torn off when hooked and tossed by a cow. Believe the video was posted was posted back in August during Sturgis?

I'll trade you one Gov. Jay Inslee for your Kristi Noem. I'll even throw in our two Senators to seal the deal.

Jim

do they sell any of the herd to ranchers who will buy them ?

Mind sending Gov Noem over to punch Kate Brown square in the ear?

Thanks in advance.

That looks like one heck of a time herding those. Well done.

Such a pleasing break from all of the politics!! I was just wondering if your Gov. might like living in Az., we sure could use her.

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Originally posted by bendable:
do they sell any of the herd to ranchers who will buy them ?

Yes they have an auction in order to keep the herd numbers in line with what the park's grasslands can sustain.

Lots of folks have expressed their envy of our Governor here and elsewhere. This simply is a new facet of the admiration and love most all feel about this State, especially after visiting, save the cold weather months.

We've been one of the very few who refused to bend to the will of those who fanned the flames of panic over Covid by not shutting down and trying to maintain as much normalcy as possible. Simply put a refuge from the insanity elsewhere. Our Governor explicitly stated her policy was to trust the people to do what was right... and we have.

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Originally posted by walkinghorse:
[QUOTE]Originally posted by Bytes:
I couldn't help but notice, nobody tried to pet the bison or get a selfie with them. I wonder why not

Stopped to see some that were grazing. Stayed in the car got photos.
Then this family pulled up. Mom, dad and two small kids. Yes, they started heading for the buffalo.
I honked the horn, yelled. The bison, moved off and I exchanged words with dad. Seems he thought that the bison were tame. After all it was a National Forest and the government made things safe.

Thanks for posting, really enjoy the Black Hills as my Dad has a cousin with a ranch west of Hot Springs. Been through the park many times and it is a bonus if we can see bison while passing through. Really would like to get out there agaim soon.

Since we border SD, could you guys just take us over? I will gladly submit to Noem's leadership, the lower taxes and stance on the 2nd amendment.