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PLACES TO STAY
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American Bison (Bison bison) in the wild
near Hayden Valley in Yellowstone National Park, WY, has the most reliable and accessible free-roaming Bison herds, USA

Hayden Valley in Yellowstone National Park, WY, has the most reliable and accessible free-roaming Bison herds, USA is one of the top spots to sight American Bison (Bison bison) in the wild. Below are the best-rated places to stay within 25 km, plus tips for spotting nearby.

American Bison (Bison bison)

BEST TIME TO SEE

July and August for dramatic rut behaviour; September and October when bulls are active; year-round in Hayden Valley, Yellowstone.

SIGHTING TIP

Year-round. Hayden Valley and Lamar Valley in Yellowstone have free-roaming herds visible daily; rut in late July and August.

Coordinates

44.7000°N, 110.5000°W

HABITAT

Grasslands, prairies, and open meadows; formerly ranged across the entire Great Plains; free-roaming herds now only in national parks

CONSERVATION STATUS

Near Threatened

Hotels and Stays Nearby

Within 25 Km

Guided Wildlife Tours & Things to Do Nearby

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