4 bison died in the making of this film. John Scott is a highly recognized animal handler/supplier in Canada. John Scott also has a reputation for abusing and neglecting the animals in his care. He makes millions off of them and treats them verily poorly. He has been seen tying his horses up so tight to trailers in blazing heat, no access to food or water. There was a 5th bison that died on this set. Crew reportedly left for their lunch break seeing the bison tied to a trailer, once returning from lunch the bison was dead.