Bison and Texas State Parks

Wed 2019-06-12 9:00pm 60m

ParkChat

Donald_Beard

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Q5: #ParkChat As the Official Bison Herd of the state of Texas, do you think visitors recognize the herd as a unique resource? What can we do to help visitors further appreciate both the scientific and cultural importance of the Texas State Bison Herd?

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mjn126

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replying to @Donald_Beard @Donald_Beard A5: Continued education regarding the herd! Just visiting Caprock Canyons SP was educational for me. #ParkChat

0:26:29

ParksandPoints

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replying to @Donald_Beard @Donald_Beard A5) Do the individual bison have names? That could be an interesting way to connect with visitors. #parkchat

0:26:54

Stars252525

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A5 I believe people recognize that the herd is unique to the area. Always more education and perhaps a little more publicity. Perhaps a twitter account for the park? I wonder if there could be an exhibit at the Ranching Heritage Center someday. #ParkChat

0:27:08

naturetechfam

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replying to @Donald_Beard @Donald_Beard #parkchat A5 always tough questions. Exhibits and Ranger programs at the visitor center or info panels along the road. Website articles, newspaper articles, social media are great ways to reach today's public with important info as well. Don't hide your history!

0:27:48

WildWithinHer

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A5. I don't know, but I'll bet some folks are surprised to find bison in Texas. Education and outreach are great, and we need solid policies promoting and funding preservation and research of bison. #ParkChat

0:27:52

t_jh2009

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replying to @Donald_Beard @Donald_Beard A5) I would hope that the visitors appreciate the Bison herd, but having cameras on them like the Monterey Bay Aquarium has on the Sea Otters so you can watch them over the internet might increase awareness. #ParkChat

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naturetechfam

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RT @t_jh2009: @Donald_Beard A5) I would hope that the visitors appreciate the Bison herd, but having cameras on them like the Monterey Bay…

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