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	Topics National Bison Range Topic Home The National Bison Range (NBR) is a National Wildlife RefugeFacts About National Wildlife Refuge National Wildlife Refuge is a designation for certain protected areas of the United States managed by the United States Fish... located in western MontanaMontana Overview Montana is a state in the Pacific Northwest and Great Plains regions of the United States.... established in 1908 to provide a sanctuary for the American bisonAmerican Bison The American Bison is a bovine mammal that is the largest terrestrial mammal in North America, and one of the largest wild ... . The NBR is one of the oldest National Wildlife Refuges in the United StatesUnited States The United States of America, also known as the United States, the U.S., the U.S.A., and America, is... . The size of the bison herd at the NBR is relatively small, numbering between 350 to 500 individuals. The initial herd of American bisonAmerican Bison The American Bison is a bovine mammal that is the largest terrestrial mammal in North America, and one of the largest wild ... was provided by organizations including the American Bison SocietyAmerican Bison Society The American Bison Society was founded in 1905 by pioneering conservationists and sportsmen including William T.... , and today the refuge serves as the central point for bison research in the United States. The NBR consists of approximately and is managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Other nearby National Wildlife Refuges are managed as parts of the National Bison Range ComplexNational Bison Range Complex National Bison Range Complex includes the Lost Trail, Ninepipe, Pablo and the Swan River National Wildlife Refuges as well a... and include the Lost TrailLost Trail National Wildlife Refuge Lost Trail National Wildlife Refuge is located in the U.S.... , NinepipeNinepipe National Wildlife Refuge Ninepipe National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1921 and is located within the Flathead Indian Reservation 5 miles sout... , PabloPablo National Wildlife Refuge Pablo National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1921 and is located within the Flathead Indian Reservation 2 miles south o... and the Swan River National Wildlife RefugeSwan River National Wildlife Refuge The Swan River National Wildlife Refuge is located in the northwestern section of Montana in the United States.... s. Also affiliated is the Northwest Montana Wetland Management DistrictNorthwest Montana Wetland Management District The Northwest Montana Wetland Management District is located in the U.S.... . Once believed to number in the tens of millions, bison once were found in all the current U.S. states except Hawaii and also throughout CanadaCanada Canada is the world's second-largest country by total area, occupying most of northern North America.... . By 1890, bison were almost extinct, having been part of a Federal government sponsored program of eradication during the Indian WarsFacts About Indian Wars Indian Wars is the name used by historians in the United States to describe a series of conflicts between the United States ... , thereby removing a vital food source from the Plains IndiansPlains Indians The Plains Indians were the Native American tribes who lived in the Great Plains region of North America.... diet, and ensuring easier relocation onto Indian reservationIndian reservation Overview In the United States, an Indian reservation is land which is managed by a Native American tribe under the United States Depa... s. The bison was also considered to be a less desirable food source over domesticated cattle because of their wild nature, and were viewed as competition for prime grazing lands that could be used by cattle. By the beginning of the 20th century, efforts were made to attempt to preserve the remaining bison and protect areas in which they could reconstitute. Today, approximately 250,000 bison can be found on federal and state lands, as well as in privately owned herds. Bison has an average of 40% less fat content per pound over beefBeef Beef is meat obtained from bovines, especially domestic cattle.... and a higher proteinProtein Overview Proteins are large organic compounds made of amino acids arranged in a linear chain and joined by peptide bonds.... content as well. Most of the private herds are used as a food source. Bison is gaining in popularity, and can often be found in grocery stores and restaurants. The refuge provides a visitor center and two scenic roads that allow vehicular access to prime viewing areas. ElkElk Elk may refer to a number of species of large deer:... (wapiti), mule deerMule Deer The Mule Deer is a deer whose habitat is in the western half of North America.... , bighorn sheepFacts About Bighorn Sheep Bighorn Sheep are one of two species of mountain sheep in North America; the other species being Ovis dalli, that includ... and black bearAmerican black bear The American black bear , also known as the cinnamon bear, is the most common bear species native to North America.... also live on the refuge along with over 200 bird species. The refuge is approximately one hour north of Missoula, MontanaMissoula, Montana Missoula is a city in and the county seat of Missoula County in western Montana, United States.... with signs off of U.S. Highway 93 directing visitors to the entrance at Moiese, Montana, and the refuge headquarters. External links