How Bison Shaped Nebraska’s Prairie—And Why Deer Got the Crown

Nebraska never named the plains bison as its official state mammal, yet this large grazer remains central to the state’s ...
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From near-extinction to state symbol: What saved Oklahoma’s bison?

In 1972, state lawmakers chose the bison for this role because it tied together Native traditions, frontier history, and the ...
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Here’s a look at American bison one of the greatest conservation stories

With Indigenous Peoples’ Day Monday, October 13, we look at the herds of bison many tribes relied on that were nearly wiped out. Today, Department of Labor lands currently support 17 bison herds in 12 ...

Bison Cross the Line: Why Colorado’s Iconic Herds Now Face the Hunter’s Roster

Once hunted to near-extinction and brought back from the brink, bison are protected as wildlife in some parts of the United ...