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His words were apparently ignored by a herd of bison. As many as 500 bison, which can stand six feet tall and weigh 2,000 pounds, have recently taken up full-time residence in the northern part of Grand Canyon National Park and are causing havoc with the area s ecosystem, say park officials, who want to reduce the herd to 200. Now for the first time, they are planning to let a small number of volunteers kill bison inside the park. More than 45,000 people had applied for 12 slots by the deadline last week. Each person selected gets to kill one bison during the program, which is expected to begin in the fall. The rest of the herd reduction is expected to be achieved by capturing and relocating live bison and through state-run hunts that take place outside the park. ....
45,000 Apply for the Chance to Kill 12 Bison in Grand Canyon National Park National Park Service officials want to reduce the size of a herd that they say has damaged vegetation, archaeological sites and the water supply. The North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park in northern Arizona is home to a herd of about 500 bison. Parks officials say that is too many.Credit.Susan Montoya Bryan/Associated Press May 7, 2021, 7:04 a.m. ET When Teddy Roosevelt looked upon the Grand Canyon as president in 1903, the barrel-chested adventurer and war hero said the site “fills me with awe.” He implored his fellow man, “Do nothing to mar its grandeur, sublimity and loveliness.” ....