American Prairie is pleased to announce the purchase of the wildlife-rich 73 Ranch, located along the eastern side of the Musselshell River in Garfield and Petroleum Counties, Montana.
American Prairie Contributes Bison to New Rocky Boy Herd
On October 26, 2021, the Chippewa Cree Indigenous community welcomed 11 bison to Rocky Boy Agency land for the first time in more than 30 years. The new herd included six bison contributed by American Prairie.
The changes to our brand image are inspired by the endless possibility we find on the prairie, by the promise of an unbroken horizon, by bold-but-achievable ideas, and by the unfathomable pull the prairie has on people and its importance to this planet.
Historic Cow Creek Property Adds Crucial Wildlife Habitat
American Prairie celebrates our 32nd land transaction with the purchase of 800 acres along Cow Creek. Located in Blaine County and within the Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument, this parcel brings American Prairie’s total deeded and leased acres to 420,425.
Field Museum Honors Fort Belknap Indian Community and American Prairie
The Field Museum honors the Fort Belknap Indian Community and American Prairie with the Parker/Gentry Award for collaborative conservation efforts in the Northern Great Plains.
Humans are and have always been active participants in this ecosystem, and one of the most historically significant roles we have played is that of the hunter.
After a busy year in the field, Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute ecologists Hila Shamon, Ph.D. and Andy Boyce, Ph.D. sat down with American Prairie Wildlife Restoration Manager Daniel Kinka, Ph.D. to reflect on their work in 2020 and to discuss how this unique partnership is advancing our understanding of the prairie ecosystem.
Join National Geographic, American Prairie, and Iberá National Park for a virtual screening of two short films, "Last Wild Places: American Prairie Reserve" and "Last Wild Places: Iberá National Park."
Collaborative Conservation with Wild Sky’s Katy Beattie
Here at American Prairie, we’re working to restore a fully functioning prairie ecosystem. And to be successful, we must consider the complete landscape, including the work of our neighbors. Enter Wild Sky Specialist Katy Beattie.
American Prairie’s bison conservation work encompasses many facets, from ensuring proper herd sizes and effective range management, to disease testing, state and federal compliance, and continuous research to better understand this species’ crucial role in a grassland ecosystem.
Bison are considered a keystone species, which means other species in an ecosystem rely on them. As such, American Prairie’s bison restoration goals also support many of the organization’s other goals of ecological health for the grasslands of north central Montana.
American Prairie Reserve is a partner in National Geographic's Last Wild Places initiative, which aims to help protect the natural wonders that allow people and wildlife to thrive.
Join custom wooden boat builder Jason Cajune and his family on a float trip down the Missouri River, through the Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument to American Prairie.
American Prairie purchases the historic Power Mercantile Building in downtown Lewistown, Montana. The building will be the future home of the National Discovery Center.
A common misconception about American Prairie is that we don’t have fences. In fact, the we have nearly 600 miles of fence across our management units.
Get an up close look at the "bison move" – the process that we use to move bison to new areas of American Prairie properties and to other herds across the country.
A national leader in ethical and sustainable livestock practices, Strauss forged a strategic partnership to both source livestock from The Reserve’s Wild Sky® ranch partners and support The Reserve.
Exploring for good: How donations drive data collection
“Adventure scientists” explore with a purpose, collecting information about wildlife species that is otherwise out of reach. This spring and summer, they are focused on swift fox, sage grouse, prairie dogs, and more.
Whether you’re hitting the road this year or looking for inspiration from the comfort of your front porch, these new books will motivate you to start planning your next adventure.
In Larry Saves the Prairie, author Matt Bergles and illustrator Rob Peters share the true and inspiring story of Kansas wildlife champion Larry Haverfield.
After 200 Miles, American Prairie Reserve Comes Into View
I had the opportunity to walk, canoe, and bike more than 200 miles across the Reserve region of Montana with a group of scientists, artists, adventurers, and others.
Male dancers are intent on finding their mate and use their stiff-wing, foot-stomping, tail-shaking moves to draw attention from females in the audience.
Photographer Morgan Cardiff captured the landscape, animals, and fellow travelers in ways that only he could – exploring the most remote parts of the project.
We left in a calm blue-gray morning, grateful to have experienced the reserve and to have played one of many, many parts in bringing to life American Prairie Reserve’s vision.
The Reserve could be one of the quietest places in North America, maybe the world — no easy feat in a world as crowded, busy, and technologically advanced as ours.
New York-based photographer Erik Goldstein travelled to the Reserve in early autumn to help us capture the landscape in one of the most inspiring ways imaginable: from the air.
Unlike standard field guides that teach us the “who” and “where” of birds on the prairie, this book delves into the fascinating world of “why” and “how."
Black-tailed prairie dogs are helpful homebuilders, gardeners and gourmet meals according to recently published research in Conservation Biology. Read the interview with author Dr. David J. Augustine.
American Prairie Named in the Top 10 Ecotourism Sites of the Great Plains
A recent survey conducted by the Center for Great Plains Studies identified American Prairie as one of the Top 10 Ecotourism Sites in the Great Plains.
Theodore Roosevelt’s colorful memoirs of hunting trips on the Northern Great Plains are arguably the first and foremost guide for sportsmen visiting the region.
7 Generations and 130 Years Later, A Circle Is Complete
The calves' journey to this area started 130 years ago. In 1873, Samuel Walking Coyote brought six bison to northwest Montana after a hunting trip on the east side of the state.
My friend and I arrived at the Buffalo Camp on the American Prairie Reserve around mid-day on Saturday greeted by the solitude of an empty campground (but for a group of five bull bison grazing nearby).
Sight to See: Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument
The Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument offers visitors the chance to take in stunning rock formations, steep bluffs and views of the Missouri River.
The Air Was Still Alive with Sound, As it Should Be
I remember sitting on grassy hilltops surrounded by bird song, but it had been years since I had that experience until I went to the American Prairie Reserve.
Candace Savage leaves the reader with a deep appreciation of the magnificent complexity of prairies and the importance of conserving them for future generations.
Located just seven miles east of Malta in the Milk River Valley, the Bowdoin National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1936 to provide habitat for migratory birds.
Ian Frazier recounts his experiences among modern-day American Indians, particularly the Ogalala Sioux living on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota.
While hunting in Montana, Steve Rinella found a bison skull that led him to ponder the meaning, history and tragic demise of North America’s once most populous land mammal.
Byers gift is his ability to describe a year in the life of an animal in such a way that you develop a kinship with that animal that will last a lifetime.
Richard Louv offers optimistic and inspiring ideas on how we as adults can affect society by helping kids have more frequent and meaningful experiences in nature.