Don Young Doug LaMalfa Indian Buffalo Management Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs.

2026-05-12

This bill would establish a program allowing Native American tribes to manage buffalo herds on federal lands, giving tribes more control over wildlife conservation and hunting practices on their territories. The legislation aims to support tribal sovereignty and cultural traditions by letting Native communities participate directly in decisions about buffalo populations rather than having the federal government make those decisions alone. The bill has been sent to the House Committee on Natural Resources for review.