Videos
Consider The Monarch
On the Cheyenne River Buffalo Ranch, we do some pretty big things to regenerate the prairie grasslands, but this is not the extent of our conservation efforts. We also do smaller things, such as planting flowers and plants for the pollinators.
Wish You Were Here
Last fall, we had the great pleasure of hosting singers-songwriters Eliza Blue and Chuck Suchy for filming the PBS show Wish you Were Here.
Buffalo & Grandkids
Babysitting my grandchildren is hands down my favorite job. Coming in second is spending time in the buffalo herd to share images and video footage with you. When you mix the two together, it can be most entertaining.
Don't Pet the Fluffy Cows
In this short (30 sec video) Dan expresses his frustration on news reports of tourists approaching buffalo in an attempt to either snap a quick selfie, or to pet them. The results are severe injuries with the buffalo getting the bad rap.
Teach Your Children Well
As busy goes, Jilian and Colton Jones have a lot on their plates. But, when a request comes in to help educate children, they pause and they seize the opportunity to share their knowledge of the prairie ecosystem and show them around the ranch.
Bringing Back the Beavers
Wild Idea Buffalo Company is more than a meat company, first and foremost we are an environmental company. In addition to our commitment of improving our environment and our food supply, we also work on restoration projects that consider all species.
Buffalo, River Crossings & Grasslands
In the fall of 2003 we moved our buffalo onto the Buffalo Gap National Grasslands for the first time, after 125 years of their absence. Even though we have repeated this every year since, it never gets old or loses its emotion.
Moving Buffalo For Rotational Grazing
This summer has been hot and dry. The smokey haziness from afar fires have found their way into the skyline and crevices of the ranch giving many morning outlooks a doomsday feel and camouflaging the sweet aroma of the grass and sunshine.
Surrounded By Buffalo Guests
My studio is tucked into the hillside of a thousand acre pasture, without a fence around it. Over the last two weeks the buffalo have paid me several visits. I've been videoing some of my experiences that I hope you enjoy them as much as I did. And... no, it never gets old.
Unbroken Ground
In this short film by Patagonia Provisions, learn more about the important practice of regenerative ranching and farming.
Our Positive Environmental Impact
At Wild Idea Buffalo Company, everyday is world environment day. Our mission is to "Regenerate the prairies while improving our environment and food supply by bringing back the buffalo". The family that started this whole "wild idea" explains the how and the why in this brief video. We hope you give it a watch.
Meet Colton Jones
In Part III of our “Meet the Family” video series, we are happy to introduce the hardworking Colton Jones! Not only is he the son-in-law of Dan & Jill and husband to General Manager, Jilian Jones - but he’s also the Cheyenne River Ranch Manager and Wild Idea’s Sourcing Manager.