A bison herd on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon continues to grow, prompting wildlife officials to send 100 of the wild animals to the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe in South Dakota.

Wildlife managers were able to successfully relocate 100 Grand Canyon bison from the North Rim to South Dakota to combat overpopulation.

A 71-year-old boater was found dead along the Colorado River in the heart of the Grand Canyon, reportedly marking the 16th death at the park in 2024.

To reduce overpopulation in Grand Canyon National Park, 100 bison were transported over a thousand miles to South Dakota.

For information about permits and overnight hiking in Grand Canyon National Park, visit the park’s website or contact the Backcountry Information Center via e-mail or 1-928-638-7875. Phones are answered 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except on federal holidays.