Buffalo Field Campaign, update from the field. Frigid Weather, Empty-handed Hunters

Here is the latest news release from the Buffalo Field Campaign.

Once again, the West Yellowstone area has claimed the title of the coldest place in the lower 48 states. This morning’s frosty low temperature is 20 below zero. Monday’s low temperature reached way down to -32 F. Throughout the week, BFC volunteers have been bundled up and out in the field keeping an eye on four magnificent bull buffalo in Horse Butte’s Yellowstone Village housing area. These buffalo have chosen their location wisely as the residents of Yellowstone Village have strictly prohibited buffalo harassment in their neighborhood, including hunting. Nevertheless, several groups of prospective hunters continue to watch the buffalo in this protected area hoping they might move to an area where one might get a legal shot. These buffalo, however, seem content to conserve their energy and thus far, have stayed well within this safe zone.