The Ranch

 The pastures of JG Bison are defined by a diverse Wyoming landscape—where open meadows and rolling hills meet rugged rocky outcrops and thick draws of mountain mahogany and chokecherry. A creek runs the length of the property, providing a vital water source that supports a thriving wildlife corridor.

Our commitment to land stewardship has made the ranch a sanctuary for a vast array of native species:

• Big Game & Predators: The ranch is home to Mule and Whitetail deer, antelope, and fox. We also occasionally host black bears, bobcats, and even the elusive elk and mountain lion as they traverse the property.
• High Plains Wildlife: From badgers and porcupines to coyotes and rabbits, the ecosystem supports a full food chain of prairie life.
• Avian & Aquatic Life: Our skies are filled with birds of prey and a wide variety of songbirds, while the creek and lowlands support turtles, frogs, and lizards.

These natural features provide an ideal, high-enrichment habitat for our bison. Here, the herd is free to express their wild nature—whether they are soaking up the sun on the ridges, lounging in the shade of the cottonwoods, wallowing on the hillsides, or grazing through our restored native pastures.

The nutritional foundation of our herd is a diverse 'salad bar' of high-protein native grasses. Our upland pastures are comprised of key native species that have sustained bison for millennia, including Western Wheatgrass, Blue Grama, Sideoats Grama, and Green Needlegrass. We also take pride in the presence of Needle and Thread, Sandberg Bluegrass, and Prairie Junegrass, which provide essential early-season forage.

In our more resilient lowlands and open meadows, these native species are complemented by an abundance of Smooth Brome, Orchard Grass, and Timothy. This diverse mix of cool-season and warm-season grasses ensures that our bison have access to high-quality, natural nutrition throughout the changing Wyoming seasons.

By managing for this botanical diversity, we ensure the long-term health of our soil while producing bison meat that is as nutrient-dense as the landscape itself.

Since 2020, we have been on a mission to transform what was once a traditional cattle range into a thriving, high-functioning bison habitat. Central to this transition is the intentional restoration of native plant communities.

By utilizing the bison as a tool for land health, we prioritize the growth of high-succession native grasses like Western Wheatgrass and Blue Grama. These 'climax' species do more than just provide the nutrient-dense forage that bison evolved to graze; they are the architects of a healthy ecosystem. Their deep root systems are essential for:

• Building Soil Carbon: Actively sequestering carbon to improve soil structure.
• Increasing Water Retention: Ensuring the ranch remains resilient during dry Wyoming summers.
• Enhancing Biodiversity: Creating a foundation where native insects, birds, and soil microbes can once again flourish.

Our work is proof that a working ranch can also be a healthy sanctuary, producing superior animals by first prioritizing a superior landscape.