Boundary Line Bison Ranch

05/29/2026

🦬America's food security depends on resilient landscapes, diverse protein sources, and the producers who steward them. Bison ranchers are doing all three - and consumers can strengthen that future with every purchase.

Looking for bison near you? Visit our members who proudly provide bison meat: https://nationalbison.org/buyers-guide/

05/26/2026

On this Memorial Day, we want remember our fallen heroes and their families and friends. Our peace and security comes from their efforts and sacrifices.

Thank you to all who have given the ultimate sacrifice and all those who have been willing to.

Prayers and blessings to all of our military and first responders.

05/21/2026

We finally have a video of our brand new baby. It was born on Saturday May the 16th.
This is the first baby of 2026.

05/08/2026

Our prayers are with the Turner family.

The National Bison Association is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Ted Turner. We express our sympathy to his family, friends, and the team supporting his ongoing work within the bison community and beyond.

Ted's impact on our industry has been tremendous. His dedication to preserving the natural world and re-establishing bison within those ecosystems speaks to the legacy he leaves behind. Bison producers everywhere benefit from the diverse research and herd management lessons produced on Ted's ranches. More U.S. consumers enjoy the delicious and nutritious taste of bison today because of Ted's efforts in introducing the meat to the masses through his restaurants.

The NBA is eternally grateful for the contributions Ted made throughout his lifetime, as well as the ongoing partnerships we enjoy with Turner Ranches and the Turner Institute of Ecoagriculture. May we all strive to live up to the example Ted set for being good stewards of the land and animals we have the honor of caring for.

Jim Matheson, Executive Director
Photo: Turner Enterprises

05/08/2026

Awesome!

Our National Mammal, the American Bison, will be celebrated through the opening of the new National Museum of Natural History bison exhibit TODAY!!! Bison community members were treated to a sneak peak yesterday- and we highlight recommend it!

Learn more at: https://naturalhistory.si.edu/exhibits/bison-standing-strong

03/07/2026

We had a very great but busy day yesterday. We started with meeting up with retirees from Anniston Army Depot. We were going out the door as they were coming in since we had to be at another meeting, the State of the County at Ayers, before the breakfast actually started.

Then on to visit our good friends at the NRCS office at Anniston, then to Talladega to the farm store. After a little grocery shopping we headed back to grab some meat to deliver to our great customers at Southern Harvest near Little River Canyon in Fort Payne. We also took a little time to have a very late lunch there with friends. Then on to Apple a day in Gadsden to deliver more bison meat.

We hope your day was a little more restful than ours.

01/26/2026

One of the many great photos winning the photo contest at the national Bison association this past week.

As the @2026 National Bison Association Winter Conference comes to a close, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to every one of you who made this gathering a milestone in our shared journey to steward, strengthen, and celebrate the bison we love.

This was a year of deep connection, bold ideas, and renewed commitment to the future of our herds and our community.

🦬 To our attendees—producers, processors, marketers, tribal partners, conservationists, researchers, students, and friends—thank you for bringing your curiosity, your stories, and your passion for this incredible animal. You made this conference a place of learning, collaboration, and inspiration.

🦬 To our speakers and panelists, your expertise and generosity elevated every session. Your insights help guide the next generation of bison stewardship and keep our industry moving forward with purpose.

🦬 To our exhibitors and sponsors, your support fuels the work of the National Bison Association year‑round. You help ensure that producers have the tools, resources, and partnerships they need to thrive.

🦬 To our volunteers, thank you for the energy, care, and countless hours you poured into making this event seamless and welcoming. You are the backbone of this conference.

🦬 To our members—new and longtime, your commitment strengthens our mission and keeps the bison community united. Because of you, the future of this industry is bright, resilient, and full of possibility.

🦬 To our Board of Directors, your leadership continues to guide the vision of the NBA—honoring our heritage while championing innovation and growth.

🦬 To our staff, your dedication brings this conference to life each year. Thank you for your tireless work, your creativity, and your unwavering belief in the importance of this community.

Here’s to another year of progress, partnership, and purpose.
Here’s to the herds, the land, and the people who care for both.
We Are the Bison Nation.

📸 Ryker Engstrand

01/25/2026

It was definitely a great week! We're glad we came back a day early to miss all the snow. We saw enough of it while we were there.

01/07/2026

Just awesome!

~TEACHABLE TUESDAY~
The horns on this older bull tell a story of a warrior. With a blunt tip on one side and the other side worn down with time, and most likely fights, it's easy to see this bull earned his place in the herd.

The rings that are visible at the base of his right horn are much like the rings on a tree stump that hint at its age.

Horns are a two-part structure consisting of an interior bone extension of the skull covered by an exterior sheath of keratin (similar to fingernails). Bull horns are larger and thicker than those of their female counterparts.

If this old warrior could talk, the stories he could tell about those horns!

01/05/2026

A new load of hay today