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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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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 ...

Is Colorado Really Preparing to Hunt Bison?

Once hunted to near-extinction and brought back from the brink, bison are protected as wildlife in some parts of the United ...
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From Sacred Herds to State Symbol: What Kansas Lost—and Fought to Restore

Why Kansas chose the plains bison in 1955, honoring its speed, strength, and role in shaping prairie life, Native history, and frontier identity.
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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 ...

Why Did North Dakota’s Bison Vanish—and How Did They Muscle Back?

Several years ago, I had the chance to drive around the Dakotas and was struck by the haunting beauty and the sheer immensity ...