National Bison Reserve Visitors Center — Moiese, MT
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Dunbar Loop
N 47° 22.022 W 114° 15.376
11T E 707154 N 5249602
Created over 100 years ago, the National Bison Reserve plays a vital role in the preservation of this important species of the Plains. The Visitors Center gives an overview of the importance the bison had on the American West.
Waymark Code: WM111F8
Location: Montana, United States
Date Posted: 07/29/2019
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During the 18th century, the Plains Bison went through a drastic decline in both numbers and free-range as more settlers moved west of the Mississippi River. In recognition, President Theodore Roosevelt established the National Bison Range on May 23, 1908, when he signed legislation authorizing funds to purchase suitable land for the conservation of bison.
This was a first for Congress as it was the first time tax dollars would be spent on conservation land.
The following year a representative herd of bison were released on the property and today there is a healthy herd of 250-300 bison roaming the refuge.
The visitors center is a great place to learn about the conservation efforts to keep the bison as a living part of the heritage of North America.
Open Year Round?: yes
Interpretive Programs?: no
Live Animal Displays: yes
Hours: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
Visitors should visit the Nature Center and post a photo of themselves (or GPS unit) either inside or outside of the nature center visited. Logs without photos WILL be allowed if a lenghty description of one's visit and a mention of what they learned is included.
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