Bison roundup, landowner mountain lion permits discussed at Niobrara Council meeting

A recent bison roundup, a potential landowner mountain lion hunting season and the ongoing elk hunt were among the topics discussed Thursday during a Niobrara Council meeting in Valentine.

October 15, 2026Updated: October 15, 2026

By Casey Wonnenberg

Bison roundup, landowner mountain lion permits discussed at Niobrara Council meeting

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Bison roundup, landowner mountain lion permits discussed at Niobrara Council meeting

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