Bison Bowhunting Input

[Loneaggie]

Hunted last year at Vermejo park. They have the largest free range bison herd in the nation. Also the largest contiguous ranch in the United States at 550k acres.

Buffalo are not hard to kill or get close to in most cases. There is a good reason they were able to kill dozens at a time.

But, it’s cool killing something so large with a bow.

Yeah from what I've read/seen they just aren't on point like say a whitetail. Some in mountainous areas seem to rival probably mule deer, but in general they don't see scared of a whole lot. Not expecting it to be a super tough hunt. I just have a thing for tanks, and there is some romantic part of me that wants a buffalo with archery gear. Mind PMing with that your costs were?

[AntlerCollector]

Yeah right go to the Henry Mountains or Boockcliffs in Utah and tell me its not a hunt. Pretty uninformed comment

Lol. Just because you found a place that takes some work to get to them doesn’t make it at a “uniformed comment.”

Bison are not the smartest animal on Earth. They have been historically easy to “hunt.”

[ORIONTHEHUNTER]

Lol. Just because you found a place that takes some work to get to them doesn’t make it at a “uniformed comment.”

Bison are not the smartest animal on Earth. They have been historically easy to “hunt.”

Try to just walk up and get in bow range of a bison on the Henrys and let me know how that goes

[AntlerCollector]

Try to just walk up and get in bow range of a bison on the Henrys and let me know how that goes

Like I said, you found a place that takes some work. Congrats.

[dgilbert]

Make it a little challenging and use a bowie knife.

[Jmh05]

Hunted last year at Vermejo park. They have the largest free range bison herd in the nation. Also the largest contiguous ranch in the United States at 550k acres.

Buffalo are not hard to kill or get close to in most cases. There is a good reason they were able to kill dozens at a time.

But, it’s cool killing something so large with a bow.

This is more what we are looking for. I've messaged the ranch. Thanks. It does say all bow shots must be backed up with a modern rifle- does this mean the guide is going to shoot it right after you do?

[Loneaggie]

This is more what we are looking for. I've messaged the ranch. Thanks. It does say all bow shots must be backed up with a modern rifle- does this mean the guide is going to shoot it right after you do?

I googled and came up with a whole list of ranches, mind sending me the link you found?

[AntlerCollector]

Bswift355 killed one at OX Ranch I believe. It’s high fenced but I’m not sure how large the place is. You could check them out.

[wytex]

Bison is not a hunt, it's a shoot anywhere you go. Good luck and fill the freezer.

You ever post holed through 3 ft of snow in below zero for 2 days before you get a shot? It very well can be a hunt.

Wyoming bulls are going to only 10% in the NR draw next year, this would be a good year to apply.

[Loneaggie]

You ever post holed through 3 ft of snow in below zero for 2 days before you get a shot? It very well can be a hunt.

Wyoming bulls are going to only 10% in the NR draw next year, this would be a good year to apply.

Is this DIY, or get drawn and then find an outfitter type thing similar to Elk?

[tdwinklr]

Lol. Just because you found a place that takes some work to get to them doesn’t make it at a “uniformed comment.”

Bison are not the smartest animal on Earth. They have been historically easy to “hunt.”

still, aren't they likely to charge you, similar to a Cape buff? I'm disagreeing that its just a 'gimmy'.

[AntlerCollector]

still, aren't they likely to charge you, similar to a Cape buff?'.

Not even close.

[twosixteens]

Ole Chuck Adams said at a Safari Club Dinner many years ago the free range bison is one of the hardest archery big game hunts in the US or Canada. I remember thinking really I have an ex brother in law who’s family owns a huge high fence ranch in North Western Oklahoma and they are pretty spooky but getting a 50-60 yard shot would be pretty easy if you could afford it. I have never been around a free range bison so I don’t know but Chuck probably has a clue.

[Lawhunter]

still, aren't they likely to charge you, similar to a Cape buff? I'm disagreeing that its just a 'gimmy'.

Only if you shake the feed bucket too loudly.

[Aggiehunter08]

OP I just sent you a PM with some info