How much does a bison cost?

There are several advantages to raising bison. • Bison do not need artificial shelter (barns, etc.) • Efficient feed utilizers • Bison have a long productive life • Bison cows calve on their own • Bison are extremely hardy animals and are disease resistant (i.e. low vet costs) • Bison meat has a high demand among consumers. read more

Per pound, ground bison cost us far more than lean ground beef: about $13.50 compared with $6.25. And the bison strip steaks we bought online cost three times as much as beef steaks from a local store. Beef and bison tenderloins were about equally pricey. read more

Live bison typically cost $2,500 to $5,000 per animal, depending on age, weight, and other characteristics. Bison are herd animals and are extremely unhappy if isolated from their herd in any way. They are magnificent animals, but challenging to manage. read more