Yakima Buffalo

[EnglishSetter]

Pound for pound, dollar for dollar, I'd rather have bison than beef, but..........

This seems it may be a bit more fair chase, but I dunno.

Folks drop this kinda coin for for a variety of big game.

[BigredRusch]

Good point, I have heard bison is overall better meat than beef. I guess my concern was toughness. I would like a variety of cuts. That would be alot of ground bison if it was tough.

And you are right, people do pay a boat load to say they went hunting these days.


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[passman65]

Prices have gone up that’s for sure; I paid $2k for a yearling in 2023 out of Montana.

[RC]

Prices have gone up that’s for sure; I paid $2k for a yearling in 2023 out of Montana.

I bet that was tasty. How much meat did you get off it?

[andrew_in_idaho]

Prices have gone up that’s for sure; I paid $2k for a yearling in 2023 out of Montana.

Mature bulls have always cost significantly more than yearlings though


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[EnglishSetter]

Good point, I have heard bison is overall better meat than beef. I guess my concern was toughness. I would like a variety of cuts. That would be alot of ground bison if it was tough.

And you are right, people do pay a boat load to say they went hunting these days.


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YA.  A mature bull would be a "trophy", while say a <2 yr bull or 5 yr cow would be a better meat prospect.  Up to each to find their sweet spot.

Bison is supposedly better for you clinically with higher protein and less fat.  There's no wagyu bison haha.  I haven't had much, but I've had burger and a few steaks.  I do like it, but generally not at the premium it sells for.

Last I checked a guided elk hunt is in this price realm. 

[Ridgeratt]

Depends on what people have on a different bucket list.

[Elkaholic daWg]

Buffalo Hunts
Size             Price

Yearling...........$3700
Cow................$5000
2 Year Bull.......$5800
3 Year Bull.......$7000
4-6 Year Bull....$8200
7+ Year Bull...$11000+
Older Bulls at times

So here's a price list from the site owner.  They are advertising a mature bull. I think that's a bull over 4 years old.

Just what do you think would be a fair price to shoot a mature bull?

How much do you suppose yours ended up setting ya back?

[Ridgeratt]

A heck of a lot less than 5 grand.
And I didn't have to pay for cut and wrap.

[Elkaholic daWg]

A heck of a lot less than 5 grand.
And I didn't have to pay for cut and wrap.

 :tup:Can't beat that!

[Ridgeratt]

Now my Kids and Grandkid are playing. Grandkid took 3rd (consolation)place this year.