Re-Bisoning the West : Restoring an American Icon to the Landscape

**"A much–needed look at the exceptionally fraught relationship between bison and people...engaging and comprehensive." —__BOOKLIST__ "A fascinating perspective...__Re–Bisoning the West__ demonstrates the complex relationships the species maintains with the earth and humanity itself." —__FOREWORD REVIEWS__**Award–winning journalist Kurt Repanshek traces the history of bison from the species' near extinction to present–day efforts to bring bison back to the landscape—and the biological, political, and cultural hurdles confronting these efforts. Repanshek explores Native Americans' relationships with bison, and presents a forward–thinking approach to returning bison to the West and improving the health of ecosystems. Millions of majestic bison once roamed territory stretching from Alaska to Mexico. This awe-inspiring species, designated the National Mammal of the United States in 2016, has come close to extinction-- and great effort is needed to preserve it for future generation. Award-winning journalist Kurt Repanshek traces the history of bison from their Ice Age ancestors to present-day strategies to bring them back to the landscape-- and the biological, political, and cultural hurdles confronting this work. Repanshek explores Native Americans' relationship with bison and presents a forward-thinking approach to returning this keystone species to the West and improving the health of ecosystems.-- Source other than the Library of Congress "A much–needed look at the exceptionally fraught relationship between bison and people...engaging and comprehensive." — BOOKLIST "A fascinating perspective... Re–Bisoning the West demonstrates the complex relationships the species maintains with the earth and humanity itself." — FOREWORD REVIEWS Award–winning journalist Kurt Repanshek traces the history of bison from the species' near extinction to present–day efforts to bring bison back to the landscape—and the biological, political, and cultural hurdles confronting these efforts. Repanshek explores Native Americans' relationships with bison, and presents a forward–thinking approach to returning bison to the West and improving the health of ecosystems.