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National Bison Range
National Bison Range
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+1 406-644-2211
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+1 406-644-2211
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| Sunday | 6am - 9:30pm |
| Monday | 6am - 9:30pm |
| Tuesday | 6am - 9:30pm |
| Wednesday | 6am - 9:30pm |
| Thursday | 6am - 9:30pm |
| Friday | 6am - 9:30pm |
| Saturday | 6am - 9:30pm |
The National Bison Range is a National Wildlife Refuge located in western Montana established in 1908 to provide a sanctuary for the American bison. The NBR is one of the oldest National Wildlife Refuges in the United States. The size of the bison herd at the NBR is relatively small, numbering between 350 and 500 individuals. The initial herd of American bison was provided by organizations such as the American Bison Society, and today the refuge serves as the central point for bison research in the United States. The NBR consists of approximately 18,800 acres and is managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Other nearby National Wildlife Refuges are managed as parts of the National Bison Range Complex and include the Lost Trail, Ninepipe, Pablo and the Swan River National Wildlife Refuges. Also affiliated is the Northwest Montana Wetland Management District. The NBR has a visitor center, and two scenic roads that allow vehicular access to prime viewing areas. The refuge is approximately one hour north of Missoula, Montana with signs off of U.S. Highway 93 directing visitors to the entrance at Moiese, Montana, and the refuge headquarters.
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National Bison Range Moiese, Montana
The National Bison Range is one of the more unique wildlife refuges in the United States, it's a wonderful place to see beautiful scenery, large herds of grazing buffalo, elk, antelope and other prairie wildlife. It's a great place to visit and a must see if in the area.Music: Reconciliation
America's Wildest Places - National Bison Range Complex, Montana
From a population of 30 to 60 million animals roaming throughout North America, bison reached a low of 100 in the wild in the late 1800's. Since 1908, the National Bison Range has played an important role in the successful recovery of these magnificent animals. The fact that we can still see bison on the landscape is one of the finest accomplishments in the history of the National Wildlife Refuge System.The National Bison Range Complex located in northwest Montana is base for a staffed refuge - National Bison Range and 2 unstaffed refuges - Ninepipe and Pablo NWRs.
NATIONAL BISON RANGE
President Theodore Roosevelt established the National Bison Range on May 23, 1908 when he signed legislation authorizing funds to purchase suitable land for the conservation of bison. Today, 350-500 bison call this refuge home.
The Refuge is essentially a small, low-rolling mountain connected to the Mission Mountain Range by a gradually descending spur. Much of the National Bison Range was once under prehistoric Glacial Lake Missoula, which was formed about 13,000 to 18,000 years ago. Today, the National Bison Range is a diverse ecosystem of grasslands, Douglas fir and ponderosa pine forests, riparian areas and ponds. In addition to herds of bison, it supports populations of Rocky Mountain elk, mule deer, white-tailed deer, pronghorn, and bighorn sheep as well as coyotes, mountain lions, bears, bobcat and over 200 species of birds.
Bison and humans have coexisted for a very long time. In North America, flint spear points as old as 1200 years have been found among bison bones. Native Americans hunted for meat as well as for hides for clothing and shelter. And bison were able to furnish much more - sinew used for bowstrings, hooves boiled to make glue, dung burned as fuel, and toe bones used like dice. The relationship with bison formed the basis of many Plains Indian beliefs, stories and religions.
NINEPIPE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE & PABLO NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE
In the Mission Valley of Northwest Montana, the NWRs were established as a refuge and breeding ground for native birds. The wetland habitat supports abundant waterfowl species such as mallards, northern shovelers, gadwalls, redheads and ruddy ducks. It has become an important breeding and staging area for a large portion of the Flathead Valley Canada goose population. Red-necked grebes nest on the refuge, and the refuge also contains the Valley's only nesting western grebe colony. Other birds include song sparrows, yellow headed and red winged blackbirds, and ring necked pheasants. American bitterns and sora rails can often be seen and heard. Osprey nest on platforms on the south shore of the refuge. There is an active rookery of great blue herons and double crested cormorants. Grizzly bears will sometimes move down from the Mission Mountains to forage on the refuge.
TRAVEL & TOURISM
Visitors are welcome year-round to the National Bison Range. Recreation is geared toward wildlife-oriented activities and the Bison Range is well-known for its incredible wildlife viewing and photographic opportunities. The primary means of access is by vehicle with some limited walking trails. In general, the longer and steeper Red Sleep Mountain Drive is open from mid-May to early October with the shorter Winter Drive open the remainder of the season. The Visitor Center, with displays, restrooms and bookstore, is typically open daily from mid-May to early October but has limited hours during the winter season.
Directions:
The National Bison Range is located in the Mission Valley of Northwest Montana.
From the south, take Highway 93 north to Ravalli, turning west on Highway 200 to Highway 212. Travel north on Highway 212 for 5 miles to the entrance.
From the north, take Highway 93 south of Polson for 18 miles to State Highway 212; travel 12 miles to the entrance.
From the west, turn north off Interstate 90 onto Highway 135 at St. Regis. Turn east at Highway 200 to Highway 212 just east of Dixon. Travel north on Highway 212 for 5 miles to the entrance.
GPS coordinates to Front Gate: N47 22.338 W114 15.807
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National Bison Range Wildlife Refuge - near Missoula, Montana, MT
Join us on a leisurely drive through the National Bison Range Wildlife Refuge, 46 miles from Missoula, Montana. We saw bear, Big Horn Sheep and American Bison in their natural setting in beautiful western Montana, the Big Sky State.The refuge is almost 30 square miles (18,800 acres) and has a bison population between 350 and 500 animals. It is one of the oldest National Wildlife Refuges in the United States. The Red Sleep road took us to an elevation of almost 5,000 feet affording us spectacular views of the valleys below.
I initially shot these scenes for my personal collection, but the scenery was so beautiful I just had to share. All scenes were captured with my camcorder hand-held from inside the vehicle without the aid of a tripod or window mount. Also, I could not edit out the heat waves from the telephoto scenes of the bear. Sorry.
This sequence was shot on May 21, 2015 with a Canon Vixia HFS-100 and edited in Adobe Premier CS6.
The music is Infados Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
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© 2008 Kevin MacLeod
National Bison Range, Montana, USA
Conserving the Nature of America
The National Bison Range
The National Bison Range in Moiese Montana was established in 1908. It is one of the oldest National Wildlife Refuges in the United States.
National Bison Range Wildlife Refuge - near Missoula, Montana, MT
A day trip to the National Bison Range Wildlife Refuge near Missoula Montana featuring black bear and American bison in beautiful western Montana, the Big Sky State. This sequence was shot on July 11, 2010 with a Canon HFS-100 and edited in Adobe Premier CS5.
National Bison Range, Montana
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National Bison Range (DV 16-9)
National Bison Range - Montana
wildlife and wildly beautiful!
National Bison Range | Montana
National Bison Range Montana
During our North American Road Trip we took a drive around the National Bison Range in Montana to see the North American Bison / BuffaloFull blog post:
National Bison Range Complex National Wildlife Refuge
Since 1908, the National Bison Range has played an important role in the successful recovery of these magnificent animals.The fact that we can still see bison on the landscape is one of the finest accomplishments in the history of the National Wildlife Refuge System.
National Bison Range - Spring 2013
New calves at the National Bison Range near Charlo, Montana in the spring of 2013.See the official site at
National Bison Range Montana
Driving through the National Bison Range, was supposed to take 90 minutes, we took 5 hours. Fantastic.
National Bison Range Bulls
Buffalo at the National Bison Range in Montana, established in the early 1900's.
National Bison Range, Mt
On My Birthday we travel through the National Bison range, While on the Red Sleep Mountain Drive,Climbing to the highest Point of the park. This Bison was standing anly about 20 feet from the side of the road, Park rules state to stay in Your car. so we watched this one for a little while. This was our First sighting .
National Bison Range - Montana
May 2014
Bighorn Sheep showing off! National Bison Range In Montana (Short Version)
Stopped to view the Bighorn Sheep, what I saw next....well....Please like and subscribe to the following for more!
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