Buffalo Field Campaign
Buffalo Field Campaign
Help Save the Yellowstone Buffalo!
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Buffalo Field Campaign

Our mission is to stop the harassment and slaughter of Yellowstone’s wild buffalo herds, protect the natural habitat of wild free-roaming buffalo and other native wildlife, and work with all people—especially Indigenous Nations—to honor and protect the sacredness of the wild buffalo.

Buffalo Field Campaign

Our mission is to stop the harassment and slaughter of Yellowstone’s wild buffalo herds; protect the natural habitat of wild, free-roaming buffalo and other native wildlife; and work with all people—especially Indigenous Nations—to honor and protect the sacredness of the wild buffalo.

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An Introduction to Buffalo Field Campaign
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Our Work
In the Field

Patrols That Protect.

BFC's daily patrols are the first line of defense. Our volunteers guard buffalo in the wild, where it is most needed.
Politics and Courtrooms

Behind the Scenes Battles.

With policy, legislation, and litigation, BFC effectively protects wild buffalo and their vulnerable habitat.
Science Matters

Just the Facts.

The best available science guides and informs BFC's goals of ending the slaughter and protecting wild bison.
 
 
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Buffalo killed since 1985: 14,852
Buffalo killed 2025-2026 (through March 20, 2026): 75
Buffalo killed 2024-2025: 487
Buffalo captured by Yellowstone NPS 2024-2025: 850
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Buffalo Field Campaign Latest News

Buffalo Field Campaign: Working to Stop the Yellowstone Bison Slaughter

Why Elk But Not Buffalo?
The hypocrisy of killing Buffalo while the elk roam freely This week we took a trip down to the Madison Valley. Over 6000 elk were roaming freely all over cattle ranch land and some public lands. Wi
A Message from our Tribal Programs Director
We bring you this Update on Thanksgiving, a day when bounty is celebrated in many American homes that have the means to do so. This holiday is a hard one to square. Underneath the pomp and circumstanc
Conservation Update: Bison Receive Dual Classification in Colorado
Have you *herd* what’s happening in Colorado? At its November meeting, the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission approved a dual classification for Bison as both wildlife and livestock, setting
Art for the Buffalo - Education & Outreach
Thia Martin, Fine Artist & BFC Advisory Board Member, Amanda Gress, Fine Artist & Art Instructor, and Justine Sanchez, BFC Board President, joined forces once again in an outreach and educatio ...
Our Public Lands Podcast Interviews BFC's Dallas Gudgell
Our Public Lands Podcast: Wild Bison Conservation and Tribal Co-Management with Dallas Gudgell In this episode, Adam  speaks with Dallas Gudgell, a tribal member of the Fort Peck Assiniboine
Tabling Outreach in Yellowstone National Park
During the summer season, the Buffalo Field Campaign (BFC) sets up a table every day within Yellowstone National Park (YNP) to engage with visitors and continue our outreach efforts. Most people that