[Sherman Logan]

These bison are not livestock , they are wild animals and as such the keeper of the wild animals is strictly liable for damage done.

As I understand it, bison are often raised for meat nowadays. At what point do they stop being "wild animals" and become livestock under the law?

If they were wild animals, wouldn't the "hunters" need licenses to kill them?

In most states, even if you have a license, failing to use the meat of an animal you kill is an offense.

[kbennkc]

Your statements of fact are right on . Your questions lead to more questions , probably answered in the state code .

[NVDave]

In western states, “livestock” is a legal term. You can find the definition in the state codes. In Colorado, I see the term defined in CRS Title 35 is the ag title, and therein livestock is defined. It doesn’t include bison.

In most western states, “livestock” is taken to means cattle and sheep, possibly horses.

[lakey]

As I understand it, bison are often raised for meat nowadays.

Even some grocery stores carry bison. I don't care for the burgers, but chunks make a delicious stew.