On a daily basis, Tyler Dodson turns the “magical moments” of hunting on Potawatomi tribal lands into meals for his family. “There’s nothing better than waking up, the decoys are all set, and all the ...

MISSOULA, Mont. — A cultural and spiritual event at Missoula County Public Schools on Wednesday helped Native American students connect with their heritage in a hands-on way. This is the second year ...

Judy was 24 years old, a zoo spokesperson said she had arthritis due to her advanced age and had recently lost a significant amount of weight. The zoo decided to euthanize Judy since staff could not ...

(THE CONVERSATION) The American bison, or American buffalo as they are commonly called, were once close to extinction. Their numbers dropped from 30-60 million to around 500 because of overhunting in ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. BULL HOLLOW, Okla. (AP) — Ryan Mackey ...

With Indigenous Peoples’ Day Monday, October 13, we look at the herds of bison many tribes relied on that were nearly wiped out. Today, Department of Labor lands currently support 17 bison herds in 12 ...

The sun hangs low over the horizon as a black pickup crunches the gravel road. As the truck comes to a stop, bright dark eyes stare nervously out of its trailer, whites bulging as a thick furry neck ...

The Buffalo Box sits in the center of a small table, surrounded by objects taken out for display—everything from handheld weapons to body lotion, all of which derive from the American bison. Two ...

“Anyone can love the mountains, but it takes a soul to love the prairie,” wrote Willa Cather, author of “O Pioneers!,” the saga of early westward struggles and the kind of character it took to ...

A Story County farmer is working to restore Iowa’s native ecosystems with the help of a bison herd. Jathan Chicoine is a Story County farmer who is working to restore Iowa’s native ecosystems with the ...