





Toronto, Ontario, March 06, 2006 - Bison Gold Exploration Inc. (BGEI - CNQ) announces it has issued the first stock options in accordance with its stock option plan.
The total number of optioned shares is 1,590,000 which represents 7.4% of the total issued and outstanding shares of 20,375,474 (excluding stock options). The number of remaining shares reserved for issuance under the plan is 290,000.
There are no other outstanding options.
| Name of Optionee | Position | Insider | No. of Optioned Shares | Expiry Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Watkiss. | Director | Yes | 500,000 | 23 Dec 2010 |
| W. Dale Dunlop. | Director | Yes | 153,334 | 23 Dec 2010 |
| Peter C. Dunlop. | Consultant | No | 153,333 | 23 Dec 2010 |
| Keith J. Engel. | Consultant | No | 153,333 | 23 Dec 2010 |
| Brian L. MacLellan. | Director | Yes | 100,000 | 23 Dec 2010 |
| James K. Gowans. | Consultant | No | 250,000 | 23 Dec 2010 |
| Union Securities Ltd. | Consultant | No | 200,000 | 23 Dec 2006 |
Bison Gold is a Canadian Public Company Focused on Gold Exploration with Property Assets in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Nevada.
For more information contact: Christopher Watkiss, President, at 416-850-4922 or W. Dale Dunlop, Director, at 902-423-8121.
The CNQ has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy of this news release.