WEF Elk Trailers Make Room for Bison



The Wild Elk Federation was proud to partnership with Parks Canada (Elk Island National Park and Waterton National Park) in the relocation of two bison bulls.
In the early morning hours of February 3, 2010 after a couple of transportation scheduling delays, WEF volunteers Jim Gibson and Ross Clarke of the Leduc and Greater Edmonton area Chapter loaded up two bison from Elk Island Park and headed south. Ahead of them was a long ride to the release site located in Waterton National Park in the most southern area of Alberta.



Late in the afternoon of February 3rd the two bison were successfully released into their new home. These two animals were relocated to Waterton National Park to replace two other aging resident bison.



This is the first time the WEF trailer has been used to relocate any type of wildlife other than elk.

The WEF trailer stands ready for the use by any wildlife conservation group that may require its use. Requests for such use should be directed to the WEF office at (780) 980-1600.

The Wild Elk Federation hopes to be involved with its 3rd elk relocation project in the spring of 2011. Discussion is ongoing at this time.