In this episode, I speak with Dallas Gudgell, a tribal member of the Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes about the conservation movement today, indigenous perspectives, and the current state and challenges of bison management in and around Yellowstone National Park. Dallas discusses tribal leadership and inclusive decision-making in addressing climate change and biodiversity, and also highlights the need for better representation of tribal interests in conservation efforts, the impact of siloed federal agencies, and the potential benefits of holistic management practices led by indigenous people. Our conversation also covers the restoration of bison populations writ large, both on public lands and tribal territories, and legislative efforts to protect keystone species like bison, grizzly bears, and wolves.

https://www.dallasgudgell.com/

https://www.buffalofieldcampaign.org/

03:15 Challenges in Tribal Representation

06:23 Dallas’s Background and Experience

09:11 Bison Management and Tribal Efforts

10:42 Legislation and Tribal Management

22:44 Genetic Concerns and Migration

30:38 Tribal Coordination and Management

48:35 Upcoming Tribal Buffalo Summit

52:11 Final Thoughts and Resources

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