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IN THE PAST YEAR, the Bison Range has tested free movement of deer, antelope, and elk within the interior of the refuge. By changing the structure of the fencing, the animals are able to move through an area to avoid predators or seek better vegetation. Lisk says the project has met with some success, “It took a while for the animals to understand how to use the openings in the fences, but now it’s working pretty well.”