Vol 3, # 31

   Friday, March 19, 1999

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YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK -- This winter has witnessed the continued needless slaughter of Yellowstone's bison, although the numbers of bison slaughtered thus far -- 17 -- is small compared to the 1100 which were killed during the winter of 1996-97.

Some conservation groups this year have been seeking a judicial injunction to limit the number of bison slaughtered.  The request, however, has been turned down by U.S. District Judge Charles Lovell of Helena, Montana.  In his ruling, Judge Lovell noted that the number of bison slaughtered thus far this winter is small, thanks to the mild weather, and that putting a limit on the number which can be slaughtered is unnecessary.

Bison which wander out of the Park run the risk of being captured by the Montana Department of Livestock, who are slaughtering captured bison which have the disease brucellosis.  Brucellosis can cause cows to abort their fetuses, and although there is no evidence that bison can transmit the disease to cattle, the DOL insists on slaughtering stray, infected animals. 

As state and federal agencies continue to seek a solution to the bison problem, the American public has voiced their opinion that the slaughter must be stopped and the bison, the symbol of the American West, allowed to roam free.

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CONTRIBUTING WRITERS AND COLUMNISTS

Ralph Maughan
Kim Steinbacher
Kevin Sanders
Steve Brashear
Clint Wilkes
Tim Gourley
Hon. Bob Gammage
Ruth Colter-Frick
Lee Whittlesey
Tom Mazzarisi
Russ Finley
David Monteith
Denise Elmer
Dr. Bob Bara

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK (YNET) -- If you are planning a visit to Yellowstone this summer, now is the time to be making preparations, including your lodging and activity reservations.

Yellowstone Net Travel offers the best customer service in the region and can take care of all your Yellowstone reservations, both lodging and activity needs.

Already, virtually all lodging dates in the Park are filled, so you should be prepared to stay at one of the popular gateway cities:  West Yellowstone, Gardiner, Cody or Jackson.  In addition, if you plan on taking a raft trip, make your plans now, as it one of the most popular activities in Yellowstone vicinity.  Other popular activities include horseback riding, bicycle tours, and guided geyser tours.

For more information, be sure to visit the Yellowstone Net Travel website.

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YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK -- A speeding ticket in Yellowstone National Park led to the arrest of two Oregon residents for possessing counterfeit traveler's checks, the U.S. Secret Service has reported.

Deborah Ferguson, 48, and Kevin Danielson, 39, both of Salem, Ore., are being held here without bond in Cascade County Jail on federal charges of possessing counterfeit commercial securities.

Ferguson and Danielson were arrested March 7 on the west side of Yellowstone National Park after a park ranger stopped their vehicle for speeding. The ranger saw drug paraphernalia in the vehicle, which led to the search that uncovered nearly 100 sheets of phony traveler's checks and identification document manufacturing devices.  The pair had passed at least $20,000 worth of phony checks in the Northwest in the past six months.

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YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. (YNET) -- Yellowstone Net, nominee for RealNetwork's Streamer's Award, is seeking the support of Yellowstone fans worldwide.  Public voting for the Streamer's Award ends next week.   The award is the internet equivalent of the academy awards.  A group of high profile judges, including Amazon.com's Jeff Bezos, will make the final award decisions.

If you have not yet cast your vote, you may do so by going to Russ Finley's site.   Choose "Yellowstone National Park" on the ballot.