Investigation underway on dead Fort Belknap bison

Fort Belknap is in a state of shock after 18 bison were found dead in a pasture on the reservation.

“It’s a tough deal,” said Mark Azure, chair of the tribal council. “Everybody is puzzled, shocked.”

Nearly two years ago, the reservation cheered the arrival when FWP brought more bison back to the reservation.

But now, 18 bison are dead under mysterious circumstances, and tribal officials are keeping a close eye on the remaining 39 bison in the herd.

Azure said the bison were watered on Thursday, July 1. Friday was a tribal holiday, and when staff returned on Saturday, they f...