By Alex Benzegala
Panhandle Post
An estimated 500,000 bison currently live in the United States, including in the Panhandle and the great plains region.
Fort Robinson State Park near Crawford first had Bison in their park in the 1970's and they are still roaming the grounds. Rob Lemmon is an Assistant Superintendent is at the Park and helps manage the herd and tells Justin Haag on Panhandle Afield people can start seeing the bison at the park after winter during last week of April, and are currently available to see in the pastures of the park.
Bison weigh upwards over 2,000 over and Lemmon outlines explains how important it is to be cautious at the park.
"We don't allow horseback riding in those pastures, bicycles or hiking in any of them," Lemmon said. "We have the road you can drive through and you have to stay in your car the entire time."
Lemmon says that this time of year, bison are extra agitated due to breeding season. For more information on viewing the bison at Fort Robinson State Park, contact them at (308) 665-2900.
Thanks to Justin Haag and the Panhandle Afield program for contributing to this story.