Talks on tribal takeover of bison range to continue

THURSDAY, JULY 3, 2003

The Department of Interior is continuing talks with the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes over a proposed takeover of the National Bison Range.

The two sides missed a self-imposed June 30 deadline to come up with an annual funding agreement. The agreement is part of the tribe's self-governance compact.

The bison range is located within the boundaries of the Flathead Reservation.

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Officials still working on details of Bison Range management (The Missoulian 7/3)

Relevant Links:
Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes - http://www.cskt.org
National Bison Range - http://bisonrange.fws.gov
Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility - http://www.peer.org