10/19/2025
Theodore Roosevelt National Park to corral 700 bison, send 400 to tribal nations.
By Bobby Falat Published: Oct. 18, 2025
MEDORA, N.D. (Valley News Live) - Around 700 bison will be corralled at Theodore Roosevelt National Park starting Sunday, October 19. 400 animals will be sent to tribal nations.
Officials with the park say the bison capture operation will take place in the South Unit from October 19 - 24.
The bison will be herded by helicopter into the corral facility.
In 2024, the park transferred 200 bison as part of ongoing efforts to support healthy herds as well as park ecosystems.
Bison round up 2024
https://www.nps.gov/thro/learn/news/theodore-roosevelt-national-park-to-conduct-strategic-bison-and-horse-operations.htm