. Sketch of Indian and buffalo, by American naturalist Titian Ramsey Peale, 1832. (NPS photo) IMPACTS OF ALTERNATIVE 1: NO ACTION Analysis Capture facilities at Stephens Creek and on the Madison River and Duck Creek already exist, and there would be no additional impact on archeological resources beyond what has already occurred. Management Area. This would ensure the presence of bison on segments of historically occupied range. However, bison would not be allowed to occupy winter range inside Yellowstone National Park in the Stephens Creek area north about 2 miles to the Reese Creek boundary.
. Sketch of Indian and buffalo, by American naturalist Titian Ramsey Peale, 1832. (NPS photo) IMPACTS OF ALTERNATIVE 1: NO ACTION Analysis Capture facilities at Stephens Creek and on the Madison River and Duck Creek already exist, and there would be no additional impact on archeological resources beyond what has already occurred. Management Area. This would ensure the presence of bison on segments of historically occupied range. However, bison would not be allowed to occupy winter range inside Yellowstone National Park in the Stephens Creek area north about 2 miles to the Reese Creek boundary. Cumulative Impacts Capture facilities at Stephens Creek and on the Madison River and Duck Creek would continue to have an impact on the landscape of those areas. Because the facilities on the Madison River and Duck Creek would be temporary and those at Stephens Creek would be compatible with nearby Yellowstone National Park wrangling facilities, the effect would be negligible. This alternative would not add to the loss of archeological resources nor would it add to the loss of undisturbed landscapes. Thus, it would protect and maintain a remnant herd of free- ranging bison on the landscape, although the amount of available habitat would be limited. Conclusion Bison would occupy historic ranges in Yellowstone National Park and would be allowed to inhabit some other historic foraging areas in the Eagle Creek/Bear Creek area, along Hellroaring and Slough Creek, near Silver Gate and, during the winter, in the West Yellowstone area, including public lands on Horse Butte and in the Cabin Creek Recreation and Wildlife There would be no impacts on archeological resources, nor additional impacts on landscapes. Bison would exist on historic ranges within most areas of Yellowstone National Park and limited historic winter range outside the park. 301
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