Saskatchewan Bison Association

10/11/2026

Even the turkey is advocating for bison this year.

Happy Thanksgiving from the Saskatchewan Bison Association.

Choose bison and support the ranchers who keep this species thriving. Conservation Through Commerce

10/08/2026

Sell or keep, weaning comes first. Wean at six months or older, skip fence line weaning, and dual tag every animal.

🦬Tags are available only through the Canadian Bison Association: 306-522-4766.

Code of Practice:https://www.nfacc.ca/pdfs/codes/bison_code_of_practice.pdf 🦬

10/06/2026

Great opportunity for our youth!

09/30/2026

09/27/2026

Water is the difference between a thriving herd and a tragedy. This August, 32 bison died from dehydration in Oklahoma after a water system failure during peak summer heat — a sobering reminder for every producer of how fast things can go wrong without redundant water access and regular herd checks.
Bison can need 10–15 gallons a day each; a large bull can drink up to 30. A 32-head herd can require 500 gallons daily in summer heat alone. The margin for error shrinks fast when temperatures climb.
Water systems aren't a "set it and forget it" part of ranch management — they're a daily commitment. Conservation Through Commerce.

09/22/2026

Saskatchewan ranks #2 in Canada for bison production. 🦬
As of the 2021 Census of Agriculture, Saskatchewan is home to 52,860 bison across 308 farms and ranches — a 30.8% increase since 2016, the fastest growth of any major bison-producing province in the country. Together, Saskatchewan and Alberta hold roughly 82% of Canada's entire bison herd.
Behind every one of those numbers is a producer who made a choice — to diversify, to restore native grassland, to build something for the next generation.
What made you get into bison ranching? Or what would it take for you to consider it? Tell us below. 👇
New data is on the way — Statistics Canada is collecting for the 2026 Census of Agriculture right now, with updated numbers expected in the next year or two. Follow along for the next release.
Conservation Through Commerce. 🌾

09/18/2026

Introducing new bison to the herd? It's a delicate process — social dynamics, feed transitions, and pen setup all matter. Here's what the Code of Practice recommends. 🦬
Source: Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Farmed Bison, Section 4.2. Citation: Kossler, M. (2010), "Low Stress Bison Handling," in The Bison Producers' Handbook, National Bison Association & Canadian Bison Association, pp. 86–88.

09/12/2026

Rut season is over — and bull bison androgen levels drop more than 75% in the weeks that follow. That hormonal crash is why bulls that were locking horns for breeding rights days ago are already back to grazing side by side. Bison aggression isn't personality — it's seasonal biology. Conservation Through Commerce

09/10/2026

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