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Wind Cave National Park
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Inter-Tribal Bison Cooperative Removing Bison from the Park

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Inter-Tribal Bison Cooperative Removing Bison from the Park

Since resuming the live distribution of bison in 1987, 820 (98%) of the bison culled from the herd were distributed live to various Native American Tribes. In 1994, the Park became involved with the Inter-Tribal Bison Cooperative (ITBC) for removal of excess bison. The ITBC has a membership of 50 Native American Tribes, and prioritizes tribal requests ensuring fairness in distribution to tribes in need of bison for herd enhancement and for spiritual and cultural practices.
 
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A picture of Alvin McDonald in his caving hat.  

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Alvin McDonald was the first systematic explorer of Wind Cave. He explored the cave from 1890 until his death in 1893.
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Last Updated: May 02, 2007 at 13:08 EST