Montana Public Wants More Free-roaming Bison

By Garry Rogers @Garry_Rogers

Shocking public opinion poll on bison in Montana- A random sample survey of 500 Montana registered voters just released shows that Montanans strongly support free roaming bison on some public lands.  Tulchin Research conducted the survey for Defenders of Wildlife. Here is the report summary (PDF file). http://www.defenders.org/publications/Defenders-of-Wildlife-Montana-Bison-Poll-Public-Memo-1-15.pdf.  Source: www.thewildlifenews.com

GR:  Typically, our government is responding to the desires of a special interest group, not to the desires of the majority of the people.  More research on public opinion might indicate a desire for fewer cattle and more wild buffalo.