News & Stories
The Latest Wind River Buffalo Happenings
Stories from our neighbors and partners, as well as progress with the Initiative and updates.
Stages of the Buffalo Lifespan
As we observe and honor the life stages of Buffalo, we are able to better understand and appreciate their resilience and the complex social structures that allowed them to thrive on the plains for millennia.
WRTBI Marks Indigenous Peoples Day with Third Annual Buffalo Bash Celebration
Approximately 200 community members joined the Wind River Tribal Buffalo Initiative to celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day alongside the Buffalo with song, food, and tradition.
On the Wind River Reservation, buffalo are wildlife, not livestock
Article by Amelia Schafer for ICT
The Northern Arapaho Tribe recently passed a resolution that designates buffalo as wildlife rather than livestock, ensuring that the keystone species gains additional protections.
What Do Buffalo Eat? Understanding Their Diet and Habits
To truly understand the Buffalo's importance to the Wind River region and high plains, it’s essential to explore what they eat and how their feeding habits shape the world around them.