Sam Robertson, Cache Ogden District Biologist, presented proposed 2025–27 hunt-table and season-date revisions including an additional cow hunt to spread hunting pressure on the Henrys bison herd. Robertson provided population context: current adult population was reported around 368 and management objective is a post-season adult objective of 325; staff estimated a post-season adult population near 280 after proposed hunts based on past harvest success.

RAC members questioned permit counts, the distribution of 19 drought permits added by the wildlife board, and impacts of adding a Hunter's Choice hunt versus extra cow hunts. Robertson and regional staff clarified that the extra 19 tags would be inserted into the coming hunts as Hunter's Choice this year and permit numbers for future years could be adjusted. Regional staff gave average days-to-harvest ranges (2.5–4.6 last year, 5.3 over 10 years for cow hunts) to inform calendar planning.

Two motions to preserve archery days were proposed: one to run cow hunts concurrently (failed, 3 yes, 5 no) and a second to swap season dates so the new cow hunt would absorb shorter dates (failed, 2 yes, 6 no). After deliberation, a motion to "accept as presented" passed 7–1. The RAC recorded the votes on the concurrent motion and the swap motion and then on the final acceptance.

Next steps: staff will implement the approved 2025–27 hunt table and season dates and may adjust permit distribution in future years depending on drought conditions, habitat, and monitoring results. Several members urged continued monitoring and flexibility if drought conditions change.