National News
May 6, 2021
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) More than 45,000 people are vying for one of a dozen spots to help thin a herd of bison at Grand Canyon National Park.
The odds aren’t as good as drawing a state tag to hunt the massive animals beyond the boundaries of the Grand Canyon, but they’re far better than getting struck by lightning or winning the Powerball.
“Just keeping my fingers crossed that I’m one out of 12,” said Rich Dawley Jr. a 29-year-old farmer outside of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania who applied. “You can’t win unless you play.”
The National Park Service opened a rare opportunity for skilled shooters to kill bison at the Grand Canyon’s North Rim where officials say they’ve been trampling on archaeological and other resources, and spoiling the water.
Outdoornews
May 6, 2021
(recreation.gov)
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. More than 45,000 people are vying for one of a dozen spots to help thin a herd of bison at Grand Canyon National Park.
The odds aren’t as good as drawing a state tag to hunt the massive animals beyond the boundaries of the Grand Canyon, but they’re far better than getting struck by lightning or winning the Powerball.
“Just keeping my fingers crossed that I’m one out of 12,” said Rich Dawley Jr. a 29-year-old farmer outside of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania who applied. “You can’t win unless you play.”
The National Park Service opened a rare opportunity for skilled shooters to kill bison at the Grand Canyon’s North Rim, where officials say they’ve been trampling on archaeological and other resources, and spoiling the water.
More than 45k vie for just 12 positions to kill Grand Canyon bison
Volunteers were given 48 hours to apply for the rare opportunity to kill bison at the Grand Canyon’s Northern rim where officials said the bison are depleting resources. By Istock
Story at a glance
Only 12 people will earn a chance to help thin the herd of bison at the Grand Canyon National Park, and the odds are stacked against all of them as they are competing with more than 45,000 others for the opportunity.
The Arizona Game and Fish Department will pick 25 names via lottery, vet them, and the first 12 to submit an informational packet will earn a spot.