A group of Gardiner residents are pushing for new restrictions to the annual bison hunt near Yellowstone National Park’s north entrance. But at a recent interagency meeting, tribal representatives say some of these changes would violate their treaty rights.

Residents for years have expressed concerns about safety and aesthetics of the hunt, calling Gardiner ground-zero. They and tribal, recreation and agriculture groups met with agency representatives this Wednesday to discuss the possibility of expanding no-hunting zones around Gardiner.

Bear Creek Council member Nathan Varley — one of the most heavily-used bison hunting areas several miles outside of Gardiner.