Harvest bison according to the harvest strategy

Over the past 5 years the herd has been growing at 15-20% per year. Since there are, as yet, no effective predators of bison in the Yukon, harvesting will be the principal means of managing total population size. In order to not exceed the temporary target of 500 animals (to be re-evaluated in 2000-2001) it will be necessary to adjust the harvest to the annual growth rate of the herd, which will be determined by annual surveys. Allocations will likewise be adjusted to the prescribed annual harvest according to the guidelines set forth in this plan.