Bison People Land Winter 2025 Update

Our bison herd is enjoying a milder winter this year. Local temperatures, while still freezing, are above average. There have been only a handful of days below the negative mark, as compared to the previous years. 

2025 has already been a year of organizational development and expansion of the vision of Bison People Land. In January, application to become a 501c3 (not-for-profit) organization has been submitted to the Internal Revenue Service. This tax designation will allow us to receive tax deductible contributions from our donners, as well as open up new grant and funding possibilities. 

We are in the process of expanding our current nature educational programs as well as developing new opportunities for people to connect to the land, the bison and their "authentic" selves. The plans include both web-based and in-person education. We are also making preparations to expand the herd and video document this endeavor during the summer of 2025. 

Just last weekend some of the board of Bison People Land attended the regional Dakota Territory Bison Conference. There we learned of the latest scientific studies of bison's impact on the environment, new management practices, the latest laws and political shifts that affect the industry, and we networked with other bison orientated organizations. We are excited for the potential to collaborate with organizations dedicated to the return of the bison. 

Below are some of the photos from the Dakota Territory Bison Conference held in Rapid City South Dakota.