Yukon Bison Management Plan

Yukon Bison Management Plan
Management Objectives

To establish a viable, free-roaming herd of Wood bison of about 500 head in the area currently occupied by them. This commitment follows recommendations by the Canadian Wood Bison Recovery Team as well as precedents set by several provinces. It would fulfil the Yukon's obligation to Canada's Wood Bison Recovery effort and be a major contribution towards removing this animal from the list of endangered species.
To maintain the genetic purity of the Yukon's Wood bison and, if possible, enhance their genetic repertoire to improve their adaptation potential to the subarctic environment.
To maintain the disease-free status of the Yukon's Wood bison.
To develop habitat management strategies that will ensure the maintenance of the Wood bison range in its pristine condition.
To optimize opportunities for hunting as well as non-consumptive uses of the Wood bison resource for the benefit of all Yukoners and visitors.
To implement mitigative measures to reduce the impact of bison on other ecosystem components.