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Summary of Alternatives and Impacts

The environmental impact statement evaluates eight alternatives for the long-term management of bison. Alternative 1 is the no-action alternative (continue with existing interim plan), and the federal agencies have identified the modified preferred alternative (adaptive management approach) as its preferred plan.

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Dog Hooked to Travois for Transporting Goods.

Did You Know?
Some groups of Shoshone Indians, who adapted to a mountain existence, chose not to acquire the horse. These included the Sheep Eaters, or Tukudika, who used dogs to transport food, hides, and other provisions. The Sheep Eaters lived in many locations in Yellowstone.

Last Updated: June 19, 2007 at 12:29 MST