Each spring hundreds of bison leave Yellowstone National Park in search of greening grass and birthing grounds. While on this search bison regularly cross highways 191 and 287 in the Hebgen Basin of Montana and Highway 89 near Gardiner, Montana. The Buffalo Field Campaign is also out there to warn motorists of this danger with bright signs, vests, and now flashing lights.
Before Buffalo Field Campaign was gifted these important items it was routine that bison were hit on the highways at night. I witnessed such an event and it was very frustrating since we were trying to warn people at the time. Since then, collisions with bison have been prevented.
If you are passing through these areas be sure to watch for bison and thank the Buffalo Field Campaign volunteers who are watching out for you and the bison.
