CANTON, Kan. (KSNW) — If you ever thought about owning a bison, now’s your chance.
The Maxwell Wildlife Refuge is hosting its annual bison auction the first week of November. The public is invited to bid on the 61 bison that are being auctioned off this year.
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The list includes five cows, 14 yearling heifers, 13 2-year-old bulls, 13 yearling bulls, eight bull calves, and eight heifer calves. The refuge said heifer calves older than 6 months will be vaccinated for brucellosis and certificates will be issued.
Buyers must pick up bison on the day of the sale or make arrangements with the refuge manager beforehand. Once paid for, the bison are solely the purchaser’s responsibility.
The refuge will accept payments by cash, card or personal check, as long as it is accompanied by a notarized authorization letter from the issuing bank. The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
Loading assistance is available until dusk on the day of the auction, and trailers should be covered or lined, as bison transport best in dark conditions.
Those interested in bidding can register in advance by filling out the bidder registration form and emailing it to cassie.smith@ks.gov no later than Nov. 3. But onsite registration will also be available.
The auction will start at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 5, at the Maxwell Wildlife Refuge, 6 miles north of Canton in McPherson County. Bidding and non-bidding parties are welcome to attend.
For more about the Maxwell Wildlife Refuge and its mission, click here.
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