A Whitehorse man died early last Saturday morning when he was charged by a wounded bison in the Champagne area.

The Yukon Coroner’s Service identified the deceased as 43-year-old Terry Joseph Arthur Still.

RCMP members and conservation officers from Haines Junction and Whitehorse attended the scene, along with the Yukon Coroner’s Service.

“It is understood that two hunters from Whitehorse had come across a lone bison, and both were able to fire shots into the animal from a distance,” the coroner’s service said in a statement.

“The animal fell to the ground and one of the hunters walked toward the downed animal while the second hunter went back to get their all-terrain-vehicle.

“It is believed that when the hunter approached the downed bison, it quickly became mobile and charged.

“The hunter was able to fire more shots into the bison but sustained fatal injuries from the charging animal.

“The bison succumbed to its injuries approximately 100 metres from where it had charged the hunter.”

Along with his wife and a family friend, Still had been hunting in the Champagne area since last Friday evening.

Haines Junction RCMP and Environment Yukon are assisting the coroner’s service with the investigation.

“We also extend our appreciation to Emergency Medical Services from both Whitehorse and Haines Junction,” the service said.

“Yukon Coroner’s Service offers its sincere condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Still.