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Over 550 Yellowstone bison have been killed through hunting and slaughter this winter season.

The Crow Tribe want to become the seventh tribe permitted to hunt Yellowstone bison and elk outside the park during winter.

Hunters have killed far fewer Yellowstone bison north and west of the park than they did at this time last year.

The U.S. Forest Service has established two temporary “no shooting” areas near Gardiner to improve safety during the annual bison hunt.

Bison managers now say upward of 1,200 to 1,300 bison need to be culled to curb growth in Yellowstone National Park’s herd.

The Montana Environmental Quality Council (EQC) is recommending Native American tribes be allowed to hunt bison in Yellowstone National Park.

Wednesday, wildlife managers said the Stephens Creek Bison Trap will need to open sooner next year, in order to capture more bison.