History
Learn about the history of the North American Bison.
Learn more about the history of bison and continued conservation efforts in Canada.
Throughout North America’s history, bison have been used for food, tools, and materials ranging from coats to sleighs. Upon contact, the fate of the bison turned tumultuous, and within a relatively short period of time, bison were nearly lost completely. However, due to some isolated herds and the efforts of conservationists, bison recovered and are once again roaming in the hundreds of thousands.
Learn about the history of the North American Bison.
Conservation efforts.
Throughout North America’s history, bison have been used for food, tools, and materials ranging from coats to sleighs. Upon contact, the fate of the bison turned tumultuous, and within a relatively short period of time, bison were nearly lost completely. However, due to some isolated herds and the efforts of conservationists, bison recovered and are once again roaming in the hundreds of thousands.
Rhonda Fraiser of All About Bison has graciously shared her extensive research on written bison history. Please click the links you’re interested in below to learn more about bison history.
Throughout North America’s history, bison have been used for food, tools, and materials ranging from coats to sleighs. Upon contact, the fate of the bison turned tumultuous, and within a relatively short period of time, bison were nearly lost completely. However, due to some isolated herds and the efforts of conservationists, bison recovered and are once again roaming in the hundreds of thousands.
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