He may have wandered outside of the national park in search of other mating opportunities. The young bull was likely hazed out of the main re-introduced herd by older bulls during the competitive breeding season. In August 2021, a young bison bull (3.5 years old) born in Banff, wandered 9 km outside the park to the east. They could be doing so to escape bugs and heat or to feed on more nutritious forage.īut there is always a chance that a bison takes a walk on the wild side. They have spent three straight summers using high alpine areas. They use areas across the 1,200 square kilometre re-introduction zone, and the animals are moving quickly across their preferred habitat ranges. The herd appears healthy and in good condition. Instead, smaller groups stay in separate habitat patches, which is common bison behaviour, as their population increases. In addition, four cows from the original herd have young of the year, and the number of potential breeding age cows is now between 17 and 20.īy comparison, the bison herd had three new calves in 2019 and 16 new calves in 2020.ĭuring trips into the backcountry, we’ve observed the bison herd spending less time together as a cohesive unit. The bison herd has welcomed in 16 new calves, bringing the size of the herd to 66 animals. This spring started off strong for the Banff Bison.
However, this project has proved that ambitious restoration efforts are possible – but complicated. Re-introducing bison to Banff National Park is a complex and rewarding journey. We never said this project was going to be easy. August 10, 2021: Take a walk on the wild side.Federal Heritage Buildings Review Officeįollow our conservation experts as they work to reintroduce bison to the backcountry of Canada’s oldest national park.Directory of federal heritage designations.National marine conservation areas system.
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