Plains Bison

Raised as the Prairies Intended

Thundering Ground Bison Ranch promotes a healthy, ecologically diverse land base that supports a herd of plains bison who are allowed to live according to their natural behaviour and instincts. The ranch provides families with healthy, flavourful and quality meat products produced without the use of artificial growth stimulants and unnatural production practices.

All individuals involved in and with the ranch, including family, customers and the public, will be respected and open communication will be encouraged.

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Pillars Of Production

A good friend, mentor and fellow bison producer once said “you are in the business of growing grass. Bison are the tool you use to achieve healthy soil and grass.” That stuck with us and ecological sustainability is a core philosophy to our production system. As students of holistic management, the following four philosophies are the cornerstones of our production system.

Wildlife habitat – Maintaining an environment for nature to thrive
Healthy grasslands – Promoting healthy rangeland through rotational grazing
Clean water – Limiting livestock access to natural water sources and wetlands
Bison bison bison – North American Plains bison
Habitat preservation – Utilizing native grass species in pasture establishment
Natural production practices – Natural instincts and behaviours of the bison guide production practices on the ranch
Minimal stress handling – Keeping handling to a minimum and taking the time it takes
Healthy herd – Achieved by quality care and nutrition
Natural production cycle – Bison raised without the use of antibiotics and administered growth stimulants.
Bison meat – Produced in a manner to ensure flavour and tenderness
Uncompromised customer satisfaction – Matching ethical and moral principles with food production.
Human experience – From the ranch directly to your family with passion and pride.