Judge rejects Stockgrowers’ bison lawsuit
A judge on Thursday dismissed a cattle industry lawsuit seeking more stringent bison management around Yellowstone National Park, a move applauded by bison advocates who want more land for the animals.
The Montana Stockgrowers Association lawsuit had sought to force state officials to better restrict the movement of the bison, which the industry fears could spread the disease brucellosis to domestic cattle at summer grazing grounds near the park. At issue was the length of time and areas where bison are allowed to stay outside the park in late spring and early summer. District Judge John Brown rejected the lawsuit, saying Stockgrowers do not have enforceable rights under the bison management plan.
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