Thank you, Mr. Speaker. There are in the neighbourhood, I believe, of about 1,600 bison on this side of the river. I will point out that the range is expanding north towards Behchoko. There is interest now not only from the people from Fort Providence but in Behchoko and the Tlicho, as well, now closer to Yellowknife they get in terms of having access to the herd. I believe they hand out several dozen tags over the course of the year for outfitting. That is usually done, of course, in the coldest and darkest days of winter to make it a challenge as opposed to opening the door of your hotel room and shooting them in the parking lot as they rub against your truck. They are considered threatened. The numbers are down somewhat, which is also a source of some concern. Thank you.
Michael Miltenberger on Question 45-16(4): Promotion Of Bison Meat Processing Industry
In the Legislative Assembly on October 21st, 2009. See this statement in context.
Question 45-16(4): Promotion Of Bison Meat Processing Industry
Oral Questions
October 21st, 2009
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