The Alberta government has defended its decision to allow the controlled hunting of bison in the province’s northwestern Hay-Zama Wildlife Management Area.         “The Hay-Zama bison hunt is part of Alberta’s interim strategy to manage this wood bison population,” said Ted Morton, Minister of Sustainable Resource Development. “We are working to maintain a healthy and secure bison population.”

The high population of bison near the community and road networks has led to an increased occurrence of vehicle collisions and concerns of public safety as bison have wandered into public areas such as playgrounds. A reduced bison population can ensure Albertans in the area feel safe driving in their community, said the ministry. 

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