To book a harvest or if you have any questions, please call or text:

Zanen Pitts (406) 370-8568

Email inquiries can be sent to: Kendra@brandedbison.com

- There is No License or Hunter Education required.

- Individuals may use any weapon they are proficient with that's large enough to bring down a bison. If you use anything other than a high caliber rifle this includes bows, pistols, and black powder. Then we charge an additional $250.00. Shot opportunity must be 100%. We can usually get within 30 to 100 yards or less, so practice at those distances.

- It is Idaho/Montana State law that all individuals purchasing a bison must pay in full and receive a Branded Bison Bill of Sale for the purchase of the Bison they choose prior to harvesting their bison.

- Your meat take home is around 300lbs give or take 40lbs, depending on the type of hunt you choose.

- The meat is very tasty on all sizes of bison, but the cows and younger bulls are more tender and what most people choose.

- Older bulls make the best trophies for taxidermy and they taste good, but the meat is tougher. You might consider grinding a large percentage of the meat into burger.

- Bison meat is low in fat and cholesterol and considered one of the healthiest red meats you can eat.

Bows, muzzleloader, sharps, large pistol, or modern rifle hunters are welcome to harvest a buffalo.

Give Branded Bison a call, we'll discuss the options and help arrange the details.

- We allow one free companion.

If you have 2 or more companions, they are an additional $250.00 per day.

- Taxidermy and Meat Processing is not included.

- Both services are available locally for a fee or you can transport your animal home.

*Local meat processing is usually done within a weeks’ time.

PRICES (vary by size/age)

• Meat processing $1.10 a pound on hanging weight

• Skulls cleaned and bleached $175.00-$275.00

• Hide tanned is around $600.00-$1,200.00

- Bison hide qualities vary from season to season. If you want a thick, full hide- its best in November- February.

If you want a thin, light weight hide, its best to hunt August- October. Spring hunts are for meat only, the hides are slipping, and bison are shedding.

- There is no specific season and we have harvesting 12 months out of the year. A lot of our hunts occur from November to March. The months September and October may frost at night, but days often warm up to 40 degrees or more. The best hides are taken from December to February when bison have the thickest winter hair. Once it hits late October through March the temps often range from 0 to 40 degrees and snow is possible. A lot of people really enjoy the June-late August thinner hides as you are able to move them around easier and use them as a blanket. Just be sure to check the current weather forecasts before leaving for your hunt.

-You and your party are responsible for coming prepared for any type of weather. Please have the proper equipment including hiking books, coats, hats, gloves, etc

- After animals are located, we will glass the herd to locate the right animal for you. Then we'll make a careful approach to get you safely within range for the shot! Bison are unpredictable and have been known to charge humans and vehicles, so you need to stay close to the ranch hand and trust their judgement, for their own safety. When we are within range you will shoot the animal. Next, we'll wait for the herd to move off for everyone's safety. Then we field dress and load the animal and go to the skinning area. Local cutting and wrapping is available or we'll load the carcass into your vehicle for your return trip back home. Shipping can be arranged if needed, but it's far cheaper to transport your bison with you.

Meat Available:

- Many people have asked about buying meat. Branded Bison will try to arrange purchase of a half or whole bison. CALL for details.