NORTH AMERICAN BISON
Limitations
Hunting Troubles
For indigenous tribes looking to hunt bison herds, there was sometimes competition. In areas where both bison and wolves co-exist, bison could be at major risk of becoming prey. Less commonly, grizzly bears might seek interest in hunting bison or interfering with the carcasses which hunters plan to collect. Another problem which occurred for specific hunting nations was the quality of hide changing by season. Some tribes are only able to hunt during the winter season, but during those months, bison hide would thin out.
Meat risks
As with other livestock, bison are at risk of unknowingly hosting parasites and pathogens, as well as the meat could contain traces of harmful bacteria's such as salmonella, listeria, or E. Coli..
Today's Domestication Difficulties
Today, bison are rarely left to free roam without being on a protected plot of land owned by a rancher being considered semi-domesticated. Since they are on contained land, they are infrequently hunted and, in some places, there is arranged and guided hunts alongside a guide. As stated, bison live on contained pastures, bison love to roam, so much so that ranchers face the challenge of keeping the bison from roaming beyond.