The Bison have been stuck on Antelope Island in the Great Salt Lake awaiting transfer to the Book Cliffs. By Mike Stake. AP
People forget that Utah has wild bison herds — herds that are hunted.
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Where are there free ranging bison in Utah other than the Bookcliffs and the Henry Mts? It says four free ranging herds—Antelope Island #3 where is #4?
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