Bison at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge

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BISON PILOT AREA

Beginning in January, 2007 the Refuge staff began construction of a bison fence. The completed fenced, 1400 acre area of the Refuge provides the needed habitat for the bison.

Refuge Staff Build The Bison Fence In Blizzard Conditions

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BISON BORN ON THE REFUGE

Calf And Mother

Bison Calf Nursing.
Photo Credits: Dave Showalter © All Rights Reserved

As of September 2008, there are five calves in the bison herd. The Refuge is now home to 24 bison, the first time in more than a century that a wild bison herd will roam the short grass prairie just outside of Denver.

Bison Calf Shorty After Birth. Photo Taken Through The Fence.
Photo Credit: Sherry Skipper, USFWS

Arriving from the National Bison Range in Montana, these bison were chosen because their genetics show no domestic-cow DNA. The bison were unloaded from the transport truck Saturday, March 17, 2007 while invited dignitaries, special guests and news media watched. WATCH THE VIDEO OF THIS EVENT.

THE BISON WERE HERE BEFORE

Last Updated: 3/24/09

Bison Info

THE NATIONAL BISON ASSOC INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE

Bison have returned to the Refuge! CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO
Video credit: Rich Keen/ DPRA. Property of U.S. Army.

Public Tours now include bison. Reservations are required.

Call 303-289-0930 for tour times and to make your reservation.