Legendary Bison Hunting In America Made Easy

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Legendary Bison Hunting In America Made Easy
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Introduction

• Bison hunting on your mind? And your friends and
  families are already calling it an outrageous
  idea? Fret not! Weve got your back. From tracing
  the history of bison hunting to finding the best
  Vortex rifle scopes, heres what you need to hunt
  this legendary animal on American soil. Keep
  scrolling!

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Bison Hunting - A Rich History That Owes It To
American Natives

• Bison hunting in America gained ground during the
  late 18th century. To date, it manages to incite
  similar nostalgia- an undying spirit rooted in
  Native American culture, carried forward by early
  European settlers and commercial trappers.
• Back in the 1800s, the bison population in the US
  was estimated to be around 15 million! However,
  with time, the numbers diminished, chiefly due to
  unhealthy habitats and a lack of regulations for
  wildlife in America. Today, the United States has
  strict guidelines to protect bison herds, mostly
  found on private ranches where conservation
  measures include guided hunting.

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• Take Utah, for instance, the most popular bison
  hunting spot in America. Reportedly, the state
  has two distinguishable bison herds that are
  maintained by private hunting ranches to regulate
  the population. And it makes sense as the bison
  is a special animal, nothing like other trophy
  kills-turkey, deer, or bull.
• An adult bison is alarmingly beautiful, which
  makes it challenging to hunt. A male bison can
  weigh up to 2,000 pounds and stand six feet tall.
  Females weigh 1000 pounds lighter and are four to
  five feet tall.

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Weapon of Choice - Whats Legal For Bison Hunting?

• Handguns, centerfire rifles, muzzle loads, and
  crossbows- there are many options for a weapon to
  hunt bison. But theres a predefined set of
  criteria to fulfill.
• The rifle or handgun should fire a minimum
  200-grain bullet. A good example is a .30-06
  caliber rifle that you can pair with a Vortex
  rangefinder.
• If you prefer a Black Powder Cartridge Rifle, it
  must be capable of firing a 400-grain bullet and
  70 grains of black powder.
• Muzzleloaders must be a .54 caliber or bigger
  (minimum of .45 caliber) with 300 grains. Also,
  you need to use a smokeless powder rifle.

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• All forms of traditional bows (long, recurve, and
  compound) are allowed with a minimum peak draw
  weight of 50 pounds. The arrows must be 20 inches
  in length and tipped with fixed, unbarbed, or
  replaceable-blade-type broadheads.
• Crossbows must have a peak draw height and draw
  length of 100 lbs and 14 lbs, respectively. The
  bolt (minimum 16 inches) is to be tipped with
  either a fixed or retractable blade.

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FAQS

• Q Which States in the US Allow Bison Hunting?
• A Free-range bison hunting is limited to a few
  states in the US, like Wyoming, Utah, Montana,
  Alaska, and Arizona. However, youll still have
  to get special permits and tags to be included in
  a guided bison hunting group across private
  ranches.

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• Q What Should A First-Timer Keep In Mind When
  Hunting Bisons ?
• A Bison hunting is always a tricky affair.
  However, guided hunting will definitely give you
  some leverage. For starters, it's recommended to
  avoid taking long-range shots. Approach the
  animal from a close range and use a dependable
  weapon like a Sig Sauer red dot for accurate
  initial and follow-up shots.
• We also advise going for double-lung shots, where
  you aim a bit higher and behind the front elbow
  of a bison. Remember, shooting a bison at the
  neck or head isnt going to do much damage, as
  they have thick skulls and relatively shorter and
  stronger necks.

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• Q What Kind of Gear Do I Need For Bison Hunting?
  
• A In a typical guided bison hunt, the ranch
  arranging the shoot will provide you with all
  supporting gear. However, you are free to carry
  your preferred weapon and accessories. For
  example, if you like to carry Vortex rifle
  scopes, inform the organizers beforehand to
  ensure they meet the prerequisites.
• Q When is the Bison Hunting Season in the USA?
• A The season for wild bison hunting in the US
  kicks off around October. However, in some
  regions, like Alaska, it starts in February. For
  guided bison hunting on private ranches, the
  hunting window is open all year.
• Q Are Bisons and Buffalos Same?
• A Bull and bison are interchangeably used terms
  across America. For instance, bison are native to
  Europe and North America and have larger humps
  and bigger heads compared to bulls. In contrast,
  bulls are predominantly seen in Africa and Asia.
  As a hunter, it makes sense to differentiate a
  bull from a bison, depending on the region you
  are in.