现在科罗拉多州将犹他州的野牛归类为野生生物, Colorado now classifies bison from Utah as wildlife, ending killings and enabling conservation efforts.

科罗拉多公园和野生动物局已经开始实施一项新法律, 允许从犹他州的书崖群进科罗拉多州的野牛被归类为野生动物而不是牲畜, Colorado Parks and Wildlife has started implementing a new law allowing bison entering Colorado from Utah’s Book Cliffs herds to be classified as wildlife rather than livestock, ending a practice that led to at least 25 bison being killed over the past two decades. 这一变化在2025年5月立法之后生效,使该机构能够在18个月内制定一项管理计划,包括生境评估、部落参与、人口目标和狩猎框架,以解决疾病或财产损失问题。 The change, effective after May 2025 legislation, enables the agency to develop a management plan over 18 months, including habitat assessments, tribal engagement, population goals, and frameworks for hunting to address disease or property damage. 为更新条例,举行了一次规则制定听证会,第二次定于11月举行。 A rulemaking hearing was held to update regulations, with a second scheduled for November. 这一转变反映出努力恢复野牛作为本地野生生物的地位,并尊重其对美洲土著社区的文化意义。 The shift reflects efforts to restore bison as native wildlife and honor their cultural significance to Native American communities.