(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Riders prepare their horses at first light for the 33rd annual Bison Roundup, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, on Antelope Island, a state park located near Syracuse in Davis County. Every year Utah wildlife and parks officials move the animals from across the island so they can be weighed, tagged and given health screenings.
(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Bison make the journey north as riders on horseback herd the animals during the 33rd annual roundup, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, on Antelope Island, a state park located near Syracuse in Davis County. Every year Utah wildlife and parks officials move the animals from across the island so they can be weighed, tagged and given health screenings.
(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Riders prepare their horses at first light for the 33rd annual Bison Roundup, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, on Antelope Island, a state park located near Syracuse in Davis County. Every year Utah wildlife and parks officials move the animals from across the island so they can be weighed, tagged and given health screenings.
(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Brothers Todd and Nathan Burgener get ready to ride in the 33rd annual Bison Roundup, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, on Antelope Island, a state park located near Syracuse in Davis County. Every year Utah wildlife and parks officials move the animals from across the island so they can be weighed, tagged and given health screenings.
(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Don Bradshaw is joined by his daughter KyAnn Betz as the pair ready their horses for the 33rd annual roundup, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, on Antelope Island, a state park located near Syracuse in Davis County. Every year Utah wildlife and parks officials move the animals from across the island so they can be weighed, tagged and given health screenings.
(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) A dawn glow welcomes riders and their horses for the 33rd annual Bison Roundup, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, on Antelope Island, a state park located near Syracuse in Davis County. Every year Utah wildlife and parks officials move the animals from across the island so they can be weighed, tagged and given health screenings.
(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) A crescent moon rises at first light as riders begin to ready their horses herd bison for the 33rd annual roundup, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, on Antelope Island, a state park located near Syracuse in Davis County. Every year Utah wildlife and parks officials move the animals from across the island so they can be weighed, tagged and given health screenings.
(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Commander Neil Christensen with Utah County Search and Rescue runs the plan of the day during the cowboy meeting at first light prior to the 33rd annual roundup, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, on Antelope Island, a state park located near Syracuse in Davis County. Every year Utah wildlife and parks officials move the animals from across the island so they can be weighed, tagged and given health screenings.
(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Riders gather for the early morning cowboy meeting for the 33rd annual Bison Roundup, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, on Antelope Island, a state park located near Syracuse in Davis County. Every year Utah wildlife and parks officials move the animals from across the island so they can be weighed, tagged and given health screenings.
(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Bison are herded north as riders on horseback participate in the 33rd annual Bison Roundup, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, on Antelope Island, a state park located near Syracuse in Davis County. Every year Utah wildlife and parks officials move the animals from across the island so they can be weighed, tagged and given health screenings.
(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Horses feed at first light in preparation for the 33rd annual Bison Roundup, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, on Antelope Island, a state park located near Syracuse in Davis County. Every year Utah wildlife and parks officials move the animals from across the island so they can be weighed, tagged and given health screenings.
(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Riders on horseback herd bison during the 33rd annual roundup, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, on Antelope Island, a state park located near Syracuse in Davis County. Every year Utah wildlife and parks officials move the animals from across the island so they can be weighed, tagged and given health screenings.
(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Riders on horseback herd bison during the 33rd annual roundup, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, on Antelope Island, a state park located near Syracuse in Davis County. Every year Utah wildlife and parks officials move the animals from across the island so they can be weighed, tagged and given health screenings.
(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Don Bradshaw is joined by his daughter KyAnn Betz as the pair join other riders on horseback to herd bison during the 33rd annual roundup, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, on Antelope Island, a state park located near Syracuse in Davis County. Every year Utah wildlife and parks officials move the animals from across the island so they can be weighed, tagged and given health screenings.
(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Bison are herded north as riders on horseback participate in the 33rd annual Bison Roundup, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, on Antelope Island, a state park located near Syracuse in Davis County. Every year Utah wildlife and parks officials move the animals from across the island so they can be weighed, tagged and given health screenings.
(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Riders on horseback herd bison during the 33rd annual roundup, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, on Antelope Island, a state park located near Syracuse in Davis County. Every year Utah wildlife and parks officials move the animals from across the island so they can be weighed, tagged and given health screenings.
(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Riders on horseback herd bison during the 33rd annual roundup, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, on Antelope Island, a state park located near Syracuse in Davis County. Every year Utah wildlife and parks officials move the animals from across the island so they can be weighed, tagged and given health screenings.
(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) KyAnn Betz, left, wears her bison hat at first light as she joins John and Angie Peek for the 33rd annual roundup, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, on Antelope Island, a state park located near Syracuse in Davis County. Every year Utah wildlife and parks officials move the animals from across the island so they can be weighed, tagged and given health screenings.
(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Nate Gallegos of Urda is joined by his dog Pearl as he saddles up Maggie and Ruby before the 33rd annual Bison Roundup, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, on Antelope Island, a state park located near Syracuse in Davis County. Every year Utah wildlife and parks officials move the animals from across the island so they can be weighed, tagged and given health screenings.
(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Bison make the journey north as riders on horseback herd the animals during the 33rd annual roundup, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, on Antelope Island, a state park located near Syracuse in Davis County. Every year Utah wildlife and parks officials move the animals from across the island so they can be weighed, tagged and given health screenings.
(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Spectators line the road as riders on horseback herd bison towards Heartbreak Hill during the 33rd annual roundup, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, on Antelope Island, a state park located near Syracuse in Davis County. Every year Utah wildlife and parks officials move the animals from across the island so they can be weighed, tagged and given health screenings.
(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Caitlin Cottam of Springville joins the cowboy meeting as she gets ready to ride in her first Bison Roundup, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, on Antelope Island, a state park located near Syracuse in Davis County. Every year Utah wildlife and parks officials move the animals from across the island so they can be weighed, tagged and given health screenings.
(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) A lone cowboy crests a hill as during the 33rd annual Bison Roundup, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, on Antelope Island, a state park located near Syracuse in Davis County. Every year Utah wildlife and parks officials move the animals from across the island so they can be weighed, tagged and given health screenings.
(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Riders on horseback herd bison during the 33rd annual roundup, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, on Antelope Island, a state park located near Syracuse in Davis County. Every year Utah wildlife and parks officials move the animals from across the island so they can be weighed, tagged and given health screenings.
(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) A.J. Smith of Wallaby's Walla, Washington gets ready to ride his horse Doc in the 33rd annual roundup, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, on Antelope Island, a state park located near Syracuse in Davis County. Every year Utah wildlife and parks officials move the animals from across the island so they can be weighed, tagged and given health screenings.
(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Riders on horseback herd bison during the 33rd annual roundup, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, on Antelope Island, a state park located near Syracuse in Davis County. Every year Utah wildlife and parks officials move the animals from across the island so they can be weighed, tagged and given health screenings.
(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Terry Yates of Ogden spends a quiet moment with Crazy Allice as the sun rises on the 33rd annual Bison Roundup, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, on Antelope Island, a state park located near Syracuse in Davis County. Every year Utah wildlife and parks officials move the animals from across the island so they can be weighed, tagged and given health screenings.
Cowboys hired by Utah State Parks on Saturday gathered the 700 bison that roam freely on Antelope Island in an annual event observed by hundreds of people.
The drive began at the Fielding Garr Ranch, where the bison were pushed across the island to corrals near White Rock Bay.
Later this week, the animals will receive a health screening and treatment as necessary. Most will be returned to roam the 16-mile-long island, while many will be auctioned to reduce the herd size to 550.
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