Dave.Largent Loc: Puyallup, Washington

The "Bison Roundup" happens each year in early October. I grew up near the National Bison Range so I incorporate a visit and a chance to photograph the event whenever I can. They maintain the bison heard at about 350 and conduct the roundup to bring in the bison and check them for health and to sort the herd as needed. This year they Auctioned about 25 head and sent another 25 to a park near Denver, Colorado.

Nikon D800
200-400 f/4 & 1.7 teleconverter
28-300

This old boy decided not to play, when that happens, they just leave them out on the range


Years ago they used horsed to bring them in but recently have started using four wheel drives and 4 wheelers


After coming out of the corral, they just want to get away from humans


And find Momma!


They gather them on the back side of the ridge and bring them over when they are ready for them


If not watched they tend to head back where they came from


Another of the bulls that chose not to play


On the road again


Just can't wait to get on the road again


These bulls weigh about a ton and can move about 40 MPH

Leicaflex Loc: Cymru

This is a very interesting series of photographs chronicling a momentous annual event.
I have enjoyed viewing these photographs along with your descriptions of what was
happening.
Thank you for posting.

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

Fascinating storytelling with photos, Dave. "On the road again" is an awesome stand-alone shot. How fantastic to be in the right spot for that one!

Stash Loc: South Central Massachusetts

We are lucky to still have some of these magnificent beasts roaming around. Thanks for sharing this nice
series with us.

bigtex2000 Loc: Arlington, TX

very nice set Dave....love the single bison on the road....he has apparently claimed it all for himself...thanks for sharing!!

whitewolfowner

And if they decide to charge, the results are about the same as if a rhino charged you; they are about the same size.

Anvil Loc: Loveland, CO

I love all of them, but that first one really shows the muscles.

AzPicLady Loc: Behind the camera!

Nice set of images. Thanks for posting about this most interesting event. These brutes are so ugly and so beautiful.

fotogator

Bison are hard to photograph. You cannot rely on your camera settings. If you do the faces are underexposed. These shoots are great. Good face detail. Nice job

bcheary Loc: Jacksonville, FL

Excellent set Dave.

flathead27ford Loc: Colorado, North of Greeley

Fantastic set! Loved them. Cheers.

sleepydrdr Loc: Chattanooga, TN

Wonderful shots! Great story. Thanks for posting.

Tazzy Loc: Tampa area

Great shots. The shots of the bison on the road are terrific.

cwaters Loc: San Carlos, CA

Wonderful pictures of magnificent animals. I visited the bison range in 1974. What a unique place. I also loved the pronghorn antelopes I saw there.

MT native Loc: Big Sky Country — Montana

I couldn't agree more. Buffalo are difficult to capture. But you have done an excellent job at capturing these magnificent animals. Thanks for sharing.