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1921

<< Previous Next>> / Salt Lake Telegram Salt Lake City Utah Jan 9, 1921 SHOOTING THE BISON The news dispatches carry a story of the arrival this week of a of “sportsmen” from Los Angeles, who, for a consideration of $200 each, may shoot one of the bison in the herd now located on Antelope island. Those who love the virile history of the United States and especially the West must be proud of file present generation. At the same time, there must be a feeling of regret that the last of a noble animal tribe must come to such … Read more

Legendary Bison Bulls

In several credible sources, I have read there was famous bison bull or bulls in history, that weighed 3000lbs. Buffalo Jones claimed his Jumbo weighed 3000, but did he? I think 2400 is pretty common for a huge bull. In fact, ‘Demise” aka Mr Big was such a bull, while he was living. I believe “Willy” in south Texas, is also 2400lbs. The most common bison bull weight would be 15-1800lbs. I have found not only one bull, but two, that weighed a little over 3000lbs, who lived in a very recent history. See Below In 1978 there was a paper … Read more