CSKT Bison Range, Wildlife refuge in Lake County, Montana.
The National Bison Range encompasses 18,766 acres of Montana grasslands and forests, providing a protected environment for 350 American bison and numerous other species.
Established in 1908 within the Flathead Indian Reservation, the refuge originated from land owned by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes to protect declining bison populations.
The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes regained management of the range in 2020, restoring their traditional connection to both the land and the bison herds.
Visitors can explore two scenic routes, Red Sleep Drive and Prairie Drive, which combine into a 19-mile loop offering opportunities to observe wildlife throughout the seasons.
The range contains geological features from the Ice Age Floods, including visible strandlines that mark ancient water levels from Glacial Lake Missoula.
Location: Montana
Website: https://fws.gov/refuge/national_bison_range
GPS coordinates: 47.32220,-114.21200
Latest update: May 12, 2025 17:40
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