You will love the hospitality, the
camaraderie, the sheer excitement of going back in time
to hunt a legendary animal in a magnificent setting.At The Bison Ranch, you will find animals running in a vast, beautiful landscape of rough virgin prairie that looks much like it did 100 years ago. The challenge will be yours, as bison are not an easy animal to bring down. This is a unique adventure for you and a friend or family member!

We offer three types of hunts--meat bull hunts, cow hunts and trophy hunts--all legendary experiences that include 2 days hunting and three nights accomodations, including full linens and sit-down breakfasts.

All bison hunting packages include the opportunity to hunt upland game, waterfowl , whitetail deer and coyote when in season. Though there is no licensing required to hunt bison, in order to hunt any other species--whether mammal or bird-- you must be properly licensed by the state of North Dakota.

Email us at justask@thebisonranch.com to learn more or to book a hunt.

Here are details on the three types of hunts
available at The Bison Ranch at Coteau Ridge:

The meat-for-the-table hunt

Our "meat for the table" hunts are for two-year-old bulls in a natural setting: on a 4,000-acre ranch set in plains that look much like they did 100 years ago. Your bison meat bull hunting package, which includes two days hunting, three nights accommodations (including linens and breakfast) and an opportunity to hunt other game that is in season at the ranch, is $2200 --with up to $450 in discounts for group hunts. (Taxidermy, processing fees and licensing not included). (Click for pricing and details on group discounts.

Heifer hunt--don't underestimate this!

Many believe meat from a young cow (heifer) is superior to that of a young bull's. Because females tend to carry a little more weight, the meat they yield is a little sweeter and a little fatter. Like the bulls, the cows will be in a huge pasture of native rolling prairie. They are just slightly smaller than a meat bull--but they have horns, too! We charge $2000 for a cow hunt package --with up to $450 in discounts for group hunts! (Taxidermy and meat processing fees not included). (Click for pricing and details on group discounts..

Trophy bison bull hunt

There's nothing like hunting a big old trophy bull at The Bison Ranch at Coteau Ridge in east central North Dakota. For one thing, the animals are huge: our trophy hunts include mature bulls only! Thus, they are powerful (upwards of 2000 lbs.), spirited (they can be downright ugly) and difficult to bring down (veterans of hunts worldwide often tell us they seldom encounter an animal so tough). Our cold North Dakota winters result in thick, beautiful coats of hair that you won't find further south. A trophy from The Bison Ranch will give you a mount you will be proud to put on your wall! Our trophy hunts range from $3,500 and up and are priced according to an animal's size and stature. The Bison Ranch is known as a reputable place--our customers will tell you that we are honest and fair!

Any of our bison hunting packages include all the meat, hide, head, etc. plus these amenities:

Accommodations for three nights in a warm and cozy, charming farmhouse with access to fully equipped kitchen;


Three sit-down breakfasts--and for the other meals, personal escort (if you so desire) to a local community-owned cafe for a great homemade meal or treat. We also like to take our guests to the local grille to meet the locals and learn about the region. OR, our hunters are also welcome to use our kitchen and smokers to conjure up their own concoctions!


Assistance getting your animal to an nspected plant (this is invaluable, as bison are huge and you do need a tractor to get them outta here!) that will skin and hang your animal (cost is $100 and payment is made directly to the processor). You may also choose to have this plant process your meat. They like three days from the time the animal comes in--but have been known to have it done in two days! They charge approximately $300 for processing and packaging a 1000-pound animal.

Assistance lining up your mount and hide with a reputable taxidermist if you desire. We have one in the region that does work for Cabellas and does an outstanding job. J & K Taxidermy, Horace, ND, charges around $1100 for a meat bull shoulder mount ; to tan the hide costs $20 per square foot and you'd have about 25 square feet after the shoulder mount (on an average size meat bull that weighs about 1000 pounds). J & K Taxidermy (Jody and Karla Slusher ) can be reached at 701-588-4179.

Hospitality and personal guiding from the ranch owner himself, who loves the land, his bison and will show you sincere and unbridled hospitality.

Big game thrill without the cost of a license! There is no licensing required to hunt bison in North Dakota. Our hunters come with all kinds of ideas in mind: bow, pistol, guns, even muzzle loaders! If you plan to hunt with a gun, we recommend a .270 or larger! After a hunt at The Bison Ranch at Coteau Ridge, you'll go away with a great understanding of the history of the land and bison, memories of a great plains experience, and a lot of great meat. Click here to find out what our customers say about a bison hunt at The Bison Ranch!

At 900 pounds, this two-and-a half-year-old cow is half the size of a mature bull. Still, it is a substantial animal that will yield at least 325 to 350 pounds of (bone in) wonderful, tasty meat. Joe Torre of Campbell, Calif. has hunted with The Bison Ranch many times. On his second trip in Nov. 2004, he bagged not only a bison, but also his first whitetail deer from the vast herd that inhabits the ridges on The Bison Ranch. He has been back many times!.

Besides being a great experience, a bison hunt at The Bison Ranch fulfills the "meat on the table" cause! Bison meat contains 67 percent less fat than skinless chicken! Look at the table at right to find out what USDA researchers have discovered about this amazingly healthy meat...no wonder it is called "America's Original Health Food!    Species Fat Grams Calories (K-Cal) Cholesterol Bison 2.42 143 82 Beef 9.28  211 86 Pork 9.66 212 86 Chicken* 7.41 190 89 (per 100 grams of cooked LEAN meat) Source: USDA Handbook 8-5:8-10:8-13:8-17 Reference, Release 12 (March 1998) * Skinless  Click here to request more info on booking a hunt at The Bison Ranch at Coteau Ridge.  We ask a down payment of 50 percent and balance on arrival. Full refunds are made for cancellations 90 days prior to scheduled hunt.

Now is a great time to book a bison hunt at

E-mail:  justask@thebisonranch.com or call 701-252-9711 We look forward to hearing from you!