News & Stories
The Latest Wind River Buffalo Happenings
Stories from our neighbors and partners, as well as progress with the Initiative and updates.
Are Buffalo Aggressive? Understanding Their Boundaries
When visitors to WRTBI headquarters see Buffalo for the first time, one of the most common questions they ask is: are they dangerous?
Bison’s ‘livestock’ status in Wyoming inflames tensions over tribal rewilding
Article by Mike Koshmrl for WyoFile
Although the Eastern Shoshone and Northern Arapaho tribes consider buffalo wildlife, the state manages the native ungulates as livestock near the reservation — a duality that has some neighbors seeking clarity.
It’s been a warm winter. What does that mean for Buffalo?
When there is less water available this affects forage for Buffalo, who traditionally mitigated these risks by being able to move across a large landscape in search of food.
A Message from WRTBI Executive Director, Jason Baldes
As 2025 comes to a close, our work continues to gain momentum. For our young and growing nonprofit, I am pleased to share not only what we have accomplished - but to convey our eager anticipation about what else lies immediately ahead.