Bison Depredation on Grain Fields In Interior Alaska

The reported value of grain damaged by bison (Bison bison) may exceed $100,000 annually in the vicinity of Delta Junction, Alaska. This paper reviews the history and present status of bison and their relations to agriculture around Delta Junction. A number of management options are discussed that ma...

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Main Authors: Gipson, Philip S., McKendrick, Jay D.
Format: Text
Language:unknown
Published: DigitalCommons@University of Nebraska - Lincoln 1981
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Online Access:https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/gpwdcwp/122
https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/context/gpwdcwp/article/1122/viewcontent/Gipson1.pdf
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Summary:The reported value of grain damaged by bison (Bison bison) may exceed $100,000 annually in the vicinity of Delta Junction, Alaska. This paper reviews the history and present status of bison and their relations to agriculture around Delta Junction. A number of management options are discussed that may reduce conflicts between bison enthusiasts and farmers.