The American bison, or American buffalo as they are commonly called, were once close to extinction. Their numbers dropped from 30-60 million to around 500 because of overhunting in the 19th century.

A Wyoming bison rancher is concerned that a BLM Montana decision to pull grazing leases for bison could lead to reclassifying ...

The U.S. Department of the Interior announced on Friday that it is revoking grazing permits in Phillips County that American Prairie had been using to sustain its herd of bison. The decision comes ...

BILLINGS — After killing a bison in last year’s Montana hunt, Rich Clough developed a healthy respect for what American Indian tribes used to go through to butcher the animals. ‘‘I just don’t know how ...

On a daily basis, Tyler Dodson turns the “magical moments” of hunting on Potawatomi tribal lands into meals for his family. “There’s nothing better than waking up, the decoys are all set, and all the ...

Yellowstone Park's bison have been a subject of controversy for years in Montana. Revered as the last vestige of the wild bison that once roamed the American plains and West, the animals also carry ...

Colorado Parks and Wildlife has begun implementation of a new law aimed at protecting wild bison that migrate to Colorado. The law — which originated as a priority bill in the American Indian Affairs ...

Quick Take By the 1880s and 1890s, fewer than 1,000 bison remained in the wild, a stark warning about unchecked exploitation. Wallows create seasonal pools that trap rainwater, support amphibians and ...