Prince Albert Daily Herald
Long view of Plains Bison, Stoney Plain Meadows, Prince Albert National Park, Saskatchewan, Canada./Parks Canada photo
The Sturgeon River plains bison herd is one of the few free-ranging bison populations in North America and roams in its historic territory which included areas of the Prince Albert National Park. The herd is currently estimated at 120 animals after reaching highs of over 450 animals from 2006 to 2008.
In 2013 a variety of different groups and agencies began working together and there are currently signs of the herd renewing including an increase in juveniles shows promising signs for a return of the herd.