The National Bison Range is a National Wildlife Refuge located in western Montana established in 1908 to provide a sanctuary for the American bison. The NBR is one of the oldest National Wildlife Refuges in the United States. The size of the bison herd at the NBR is relatively small, numbering between 350 and 500 individuals. The initial herd of American bison was provided by organizations such as the American Bison Society, and today the refuge serves as the central point for bison research in the United States.Choose to start, finish, or center your holiday on a trip to National Bison Range by using our Moiese online trip itinerary planner.
The NBR consists of approximately and is managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Other nearby National Wildlife Refuges are managed as parts of the National Bison Range Complex and include the Lost Trail, Ninepipe, Pablo and the Swan River National Wildlife Refuges. Also affiliated is the Northwest Montana Wetland Management District.
The NBR has a visitor center, and two scenic roads that allow vehicular access to prime viewing areas. The refuge is approximately one hour north of Missoula, Montana with signs off of U.S. Highway 93 directing visitors to the entrance at Moiese, Montana, and the refuge headquarters.
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Even without the wildlife, the loop drive thru the Range is absolutely lovely. Rolling grasslands, verdant hills, rocky escarpments and ridgeline overlooks are splendidly peaceful. Luckily, on our..... more »
We took the short loop (west loop), then took the 2 hour loop that goes up and down the mountains. On our first turn up the mountain, there was a herd of bison in the road, including several baby... more »
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