Department of Justice Report on Protection of the Bison

Summary

The Department of Justice issued a report relating to the protection of the bison. It was referred to the North-West Territorial Council who researched and heard testimony, then submitted their findings to the federal government.

Implications
The committee who read the findings decided to regulate the hunting season and prohibit the use of bison pounds and the killing of bison under two years old.
Date
1875-00-00