Best American Bison - Buffalo

10 January 2022, 12:42

Michael Robinson

Best American Bison - Buffalo - Hunt

I would like to hunt a North American bison, a.k.a., buffalo.

I would like a good chance at a representative bull of the species and would want the meat.

I would appreciate any recommendations, the truly wilder, the better.

Thanks.

10 January 2022, 18:11

Steve Ahrenberg

https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/nature/bison.htm

Extremely difficult hunt. Remote, cold, snow. North Rim of the Grand Canyon. I believe they’re finished with this cull but based on 2025 goals, more opportunities will arise.

I would call AZGFD. Or maybe even the North Rim Ranger station which is NPS.

A friend of mine killed one. Hardest hunt he’d ever done

11 January 2022, 02:45

WV2WY

Kyle Wolosek 715-323-2877
Devil’s Tower Outfitters, Hulett, Wy
He is doing some hunts in South Dakota.
My wife has a hunt scheduled there in March. It’s more than a walk up and shoot hunt.

11 January 2022, 02:55

crane

The Utah Henry Mtn hunt is a great one but tough draw.

11 January 2022, 11:50

DLS

Contact Rob Arnaud of Arnaud Outfitters. He runs the buffalo hunting on Ted Turner’s ranches. Biggest Buffalo herds in USA. .

11 January 2022, 19:23

crshelton

There are a lot of good buff on the Turner ranches. A friend of mine took a bull weighing over 3,000 pounds with his 45-70 there.
back when I fished there for trout, I saw a lot of good bison.

11 January 2022, 19:51

Jason P

If you can draw, the Henry Mountain's is an amazing hunt. I drew the tag several years back.

It is steep, rugged, and free range. It can be a very difficult and challenging hunt. It is
one the best hunts I have ever been on.

11 January 2022, 21:59

Texas Blue Devil

quote:
Originally posted by crshelton:
There are a lot of good buff on the Turner ranches. A friend of mine took a bull weighing over 3,000 pounds with his 45-70 there.
back when I fished there for trout, I saw a lot of good bison.

Do you know if it was much of hunt??? Or like shooting a beef cow??

My son is very interested in doing a bison hunt.

Thanks.

11 January 2022, 23:19

Bill/Oregon

Watching this thread closely. Why oh why didn't I do a meat hunt 15 years ago when they were under $1K and my back was still intact?

11 January 2022, 23:53

Lhook7

There is a draw in Wyoming and the nonresident draw odds were 6% last year.

12 January 2022, 01:30

crane

Can't see how the Turner hunt would be classified as such. More of a harvest. The meat of a buff heifer is FAR superior to that of a bull. The younger bulls are better as well.

12 January 2022, 07:00

delloro

quote:
Originally posted by Steve Ahrenberg:
https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/nature/bison.htm

Extremely difficult hunt. Remote, cold, snow. North Rim of the Grand Canyon. I believe they’re finished with this cull but based on 2025 goals, more opportunities will arise.

I would call AZGFD. Or maybe even the North Rim Ranger station which is NPS.

A friend of mine killed one. Hardest hunt he’d ever done

Did your friend successfully draw for the recent cull hunt? The odds on that draw were terrible. I am an optimist and didn't waste my time applying. Maybe I should have

12 January 2022, 09:36

buzz4me2

Following

12 January 2022, 19:46

Steve Ahrenberg

quote:
Originally posted by delloro:
quote:
Originally posted by Steve Ahrenberg:
https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/nature/bison.htm

Extremely difficult hunt. Remote, cold, snow. North Rim of the Grand Canyon. I believe they’re finished with this cull but based on 2025 goals, more opportunities will arise.

I would call AZGFD. Or maybe even the North Rim Ranger station which is NPS.

A friend of mine killed one. Hardest hunt he’d ever done

Did your friend successfully draw for the recent cull hunt? The odds on that draw were terrible. I am an optimist and didn't waste my time applying. Maybe I should have

No. He drew and killed in the general draw. Both he and his lady drew tags on successive years.

I think the draw was 12 tags and 22,000 applicants. There are other ways to get Buffalo tags. I believe you get a tag if you draw for deer in a couple of those units. I'm not clear on it.

I know its by a long shot, the most difficult Buffalo hunt with maybe the exception of the Farewell Burn Hunt in Alaska.

14 January 2022, 08:50

nmhunter4life

I have heard hunting wood bison in the Yukon is a "real" hunt. No personal experience. My brother and dad got Mt. Caribou with Mervyns Outfitting in the Yukon and he was telling them about it.

14 January 2022, 21:36

Michael Robinson

Thanks for all of these helpful leads. Much appreciated.

14 January 2022, 21:51

ZekeShikar

You might have to book and wait a couple+ years but if you want a contact to hunt WILD free-range bison with the Crow Indians in Montana, LMK and I'll PM his contact info.
I hunted there several times (one for buff) and have taken pronghorn, bear and bison.
It's the REAL deal!

Zeke

15 January 2022, 03:01

buzz4me2

quote:
Originally posted by ZekeShikar:
You might have to book and wait a couple+ years but if you want a contact to hunt WILD free-range bison with the Crow Indians in Montana, LMK and I'll PM his contact info.
I hunted there several times (one for buff) and have taken pronghorn, bear and bison.
It's the REAL deal!

Zeke

What was your buffalo hunt like Zeke? Would love to hear the details. Thanks

16 January 2022, 01:02

robncolorado

The Crow Reservation in Montana offers wild Buffalo hunts.

16 January 2022, 01:16

crane

Michael-
Zeke and Rob have mentioned the Crow reservation hunt. I forgot about that one. Check it out. Grand country too.

16 January 2022, 01:53

robncolorado

quote:
Originally posted by ZekeShikar:
You might have to book and wait a couple+ years but if you want a contact to hunt WILD free-range bison with the Crow Indians in Montana, LMK and I'll PM his contact info.
I hunted there several times (one for buff) and have taken pronghorn, bear and bison.
It's the REAL deal!

Zelenograd we hunted goats on The Crow last year..... who did you hun5 with?

Zeke

21 January 2022, 19:30

Michael Robinson

Decided to go with Montana Hunting Co.

23 January 2022, 20:49

ZekeShikar

Good deal Mike,
Sorry I was so slow PMing you back but now I see you're headed a different direction.

To others on here. The hunt for buff is the real deal (wild, free-range) and the Crow guys are all hard working and very knowledgeable.

I've hunted there for bear, bison once each and antelope 6 times. Most Often with Chaz but also with Barry on occasion. It's always awesome fun and their hunting lodge is comfortable albeit many miles from the buffalo pastures up on top of the mountain.

Zeke

23 January 2022, 21:04

buzz4me2

quote:
Originally posted by ZekeShikar:
Good deal Mike,
Sorry I was so slow PMing you back but now I see you're headed a different direction.

To others on here. The hunt for buff is the real deal (wild, free-range) and the Crow guys are all hard working and very knowledgeable.

I've hunted there for bear, bison once each and antelope 6 times. Most Often with Chaz but also with Barry on occasion. It's always awesome fun and their hunting lodge is comfortable albeit many miles from the buffalo pastures up on top of the mountain.

Zeke

Hey Zeke,
What is a ballpark costs for one of these buffalo hunts. I’m guessing a little on the high side but am curious. Thanks

23 January 2022, 21:36

ZekeShikar

Buzz4me2

I PM'd you my bud's contact info, sir.

As I recall there are levels of hunts like cow, meat bull, mature bull and trophy bull but talk to Vargo for details. They're all trophy hunts to me because it's the real deal.

Zeke

24 January 2022, 10:05

buzz4me2

quote:
Originally posted by ZekeShikar:
Buzz4me2

I PM'd you my bud's contact info, sir.

As I recall there are levels of hunts like cow, meat bull, mature bull and trophy bull but talk to Vargo for details. They're all trophy hunts to me because it's the real deal.

Zeke

Sounds good. Thanks