WATCH FOR THE BISON

BISON ON HIGHWAY 191

At this time of the year if you are traveling on Highway 191 near West Yellowstone, Montana and you see a yellow sign indicating that there are "BISON ON ROAD  – 55 MPH", be  sure you pay attention to that sign.

You may or may not see a lone bison or possibly even a bison herd with babies grazing along this major highway. Bison, as you know, cannot read road signs nor do they realize the danger that automobiles and trucks place them in. All they know is that this is their traditional migration route and they are sticking to it.

It is not up to the bison to avoid the vehicle traffic on this or any other road. It is however, the responsibility of the humans behind the wheel to watch out for the bison.

Remember, they are the residents – you are the visitor.