If connecting with nature and some of our country’s most iconic wildlife is the focal point of your travels, then exploring the 18,500 acres of wildlife conservation land found in the CSKT Bison Range is the ideal getaway.
Managed by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes (CSKT), the range is home to 350-500 bison in addition to elk, deer, pronghorn, bighorn sheep, mountain lions, bears and more than 200 species of birds. Visitors can navigate the range by foot on a series of nature trails or by two different wildlife drives:
Each season brings different wildlife encounters. In late summer, plan to get out early to beat the heat and spot deer and elk calves, bighorn sheep and rams or bears hunting for berries. When the temperatures drop in the fall, you can encounter bugling and sparring elk on a backdrop of golden aspens.
Stop by the visitors center for your day-use access pass. Just remember to bring bear spray and keep a safe distance when viewing wildlife.
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