The Art of Bison Persuasion
This past week I had the chance to ride along to bring in a herd of buffalo from their winter grazing grounds on the Buffalo Gap National Grasslands. Dan and Colton had been bringing bunches in all week and we hoped this was the last group.
Their winter pasture consists of 24,000 acres, which can make finding them a challenge. If they are miles away in rough terrain, it may take days to get them close to the river and onto their summer pasture. If this is the case we will either use horses or ATV'S and get behind them at a distance, making a presence, to encourage them to head for home. When they are within a couple of miles we will use a different approach, which is featured in the video. It may not be as sexy as a bunch of cowboys running open with a herd of stampeding buffalo in front of them, but it is less stressful on the buffalo and the people. I hope you enjoy it!
Great video, thanks. Respect is something every living being deserves.
Great video and wonderful explanation of your technique. So many people do not realize that a stressed critter is seldom a tasty critter, so in addition to being a humane practice, your approach ensures peace and harmony in the herd as well as great table fare for the consumer.
The bison and the pronghorn reign supreme as monarch’s of the western prairie ecosystem. Thank you for your work in keeping these iconic and mythic beasts roaming the plains and for making sustainable, grass-fed bison meat available for our tables.
Once again Wild Idea touches us and moves us to a life long ago when the Prarie was full of buffalo and their importance to all who depended upon them. Once sgsin I thank you!
The buffalo, the prairie, mother earth and I are so grateful for you.
I’m sorry Greg R doesn’t get it!
Love the video and the narration! Thanks for sharing. This is why we order from you several
times each year. You treat the animals with dignity and respect and provide a healthy, lean
source of meat.