There were a lot of things before us that aren't as they are. I do not believe at all the main concern is the privatization of the bison. Disease is the concern, governments playing sly is a concern, non-local absentee greenies pushing out those that feed the nation/world.
You hinted at the economic shock, but I don't think it's aimed at the real root. I don't see the issue as selling beefaloes to hippies, far from it. Do you really think these enviro groups that are pushing this agenda are concerned about ranching these animals and selling them for butcher/market??? HAHAHAHA. Good luck on that.
I'm all for the tribes securing their own herds, if managed correctly and verified disease free. But this deal feels just damn icky.