Hello Buffalo Supporters!
It is with great enthusiasm that I write On the Buffalo Trail, from the desk of the Executive Director. On the Buffalo Trail is a regular update that I will keep you, our wonderful supporters, up to date on my activities for the buffalo. I look forward to updating you on the progress I make on your behalf. Qeciyewyew (thank you) and have a wonderful day!
For the Buffalo, James L. Holt Sr., ED
“The Earth and I are of One Mind.”- Chief Joseph, Nez Perce
Wakan Gli and the future of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem - On the Buffalo Trail: From the Desk of BFC's Executive Director, July 2024
I hope this edition of On the Buffalo Trail finds you well. You've probably heard about the birth of the white buffalo calf in Yellowstone by now. It is an amazing occurrence that has caught the attention of people around the world
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Moving With The Migration - On the Buffalo Trail: From the Desk of BFC's Executive Director, April 2024
I hope this edition of On the Buffalo Trail finds you well. As I write this, our Field Season is slowly shifting gears from the north side of the Yellowstone National Park to the west side.
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Thanks to Our Supporters, We Got a New Plow!!!
Wednesday night I drove down to Jackson, Wyoming to get our new plow put on our truck.
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BFC Hosts Tribal Buffalo Summit during Native American Awareness Month - On the Buffalo Trail: From the Desk of BFC's Executive Director, November 2023
It’s Native American Awareness Month, and I hope this edition of On the Buffalo Trail finds you well. With this month’s celebration of tribal culture and history, I’m excited to share with you my takeaways from the Tribal Buffalo Summit we hosted on National Bison Day.
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Federal Silos and Deficient Buffalo Policy in the Yellowstone Ecosystem - On the Buffalo Trail: From the Desk of BFC's Executive Director, September 2023
When I was on tribal council and in meeting rooms hosted by federal agencies, one thing remained constant, it was their domain and they will tell everyone else what they cannot do. More importantly, the federal officials would tell us what they would not do even if they could
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Building Community, Local Leadership for our National Mammal - On the Buffalo Trail: From the Desk of BFC's Executive Director, August 2023
It’s been a long while since my last edition of On the Buffalo Trail. I hope you and yours are doing well. There’s a lot going on regarding wild Yellowstone buffalo.
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Interagency Bison Mismanagement: A Broken Plan - On the Buffalo Trail: From the Desk of BFC's Executive Director, February 2023
Hello Folks, current conditions on the ground are weighing heavy on my mind lately. So, I’m going to cut right to the chase for this edition of On the Buffalo Trail. This Field Season has the Campaign witnessing more of the same as previous years under the auspices of the Interagency Bison Management Plan (IBMP).
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Tribal Hunter Accidentally Shot - On the Buffalo Trail: From the Desk of BFC's Executive Director, January 2023
I hope this edition of On the Buffalo Trail finds you well. Welcome to 2023. For wild Yel-lowstone buffalo, the new year has brought us their highest populations in over a century.
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A New Season - On the Buffalo Trail: From the Desk of BFC's Executive Director, December 2022
During this week of family gatherings and feasting, I am grateful for my family, friends, and for all of you, our multitude of wonderful supporters. Together, we are a powerful voice for wild Yellowstone buffalo.
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Road Show Wrap-Up - On the Buffalo Trail: From the Desk of BFC's Executive Director, October 2022
Hello Everyone! It feels good to be writing to you once again. I’ve had a few amazing experiences these past few weeks that must be shared.
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