Clint Sampson, one of the Book Cliffs biologists, presented the Book Cliffs bison management plan and told the RAC that committee participants who engaged reached full consensus on the recommendations, though two invited committee members did not participate. Sampson said the plan aims to manage subunits (Little Creek, Bitter Creek and Rolbas) to allow adaptive responses as populations and habitat conditions change.

RAC members asked whether the plan would change permit numbers or hunt structure; Sampson said permit numbers will remain similar for now and the Division will monitor the herd and adjust if necessary. On concerns that increased bison distribution could affect elk and deer, Sampson said bison tend to move and disperse under pressure and emphasized ongoing monitoring and habitat projects. He also noted coordination with tribal representatives and that access permits now allow entry from Sago Trailhead into Little Creek.

The RAC moved to accept the Book Cliffs bison management plan as presented; the motion passed unanimously. Sampson thanked RAC members who served on the committee and emphasized continued coordination among producers, federal partners and the Division.