Bison ranches across the U.S. will celebrate National Bison Day on Nov. 5. Looking for a bison ranch near you? Find one at the Wisconsin Bison Producers Association website: https://www.wibison.com/
Groups representing conservationists, ranchers and Native American tribes came together earlier this year to designate the first Saturday of each November as National Bison Day, celebrating the official National Mammal of the United States.
The National Bison Legacy Act was established May 9, 2016, making the North American bison the official National Mammal of the United States. This is a great milestone for an animal that once faced extinction. The Wisconsin Bison Producers Association notes that the bison has played a central role in America’s history and culture and helped shape the Great Plains and the lifestyle of Native Americans. Today, bison live in all 50 states and serves as a symbol of unity, resilience, and healthy lifestyles and communities.
National Bison Day will recognize the historic role of the animal, and to celebrate that ranchers, tribes and conservationists are working together to restore bison as a part of a sustainable food system and landscape in North America. The Wisconsin Bison Producers Association says its honored to be part of the larger community bound by the heritage of the American bison.
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