The Gathering

Notice of Bison Sale – CSKT Bison Range

The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes (CSKT) will conduct a herd health capture event in October 2025 at the CSKT Bison Range. This event is part of our long-term herd management plan to maintain genetic diversity and keep the herd within the Range’s carrying capacity.

As part of this effort, 73 surplus bison (ages 1–3 years) will be offered for sale through a sealed bid auction. Each bison will require an individual bid. The available animals include:

• 11 yearling bulls
• 11 yearling heifers
• 12 two-year-old bulls
• 15 two-year-old heifers
• 16 three-year-old heifers
• 8 three-year-old bulls

Minimum Bid Amounts

• Yearling’s: $800.00 minimum bid each
• Two-year-old’s: $1200.00 minimum bid each
• Three-year-old’s: $1800.00 minimum bid each

A 10% deposit is required with each bid. Deposits must be in the form of a cashier’s check or money order (no personal checks), payable to: Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes

Deposits will be returned to unsuccessful bidders only. Successful bidders who decline to complete the sale will forfeit their deposit. Final payment from winning bidders must also be made by cashier’s check, money order, or cash.

⚠️ Please note:

• No guarantees are made regarding the size or weight of animals.
• All bison will be visibly healthy at the time of loading.
• Buyers are responsible for transporting animals.
• A veterinarian will be on site during the event. Costs for mandatory health testing (required for interstate transport) will be the responsibility of the buyer and added to the sale total.
• Buyers should coordinate with state agricultural offices for transport requirements.

Deadline for Sealed Bid Submission: All sealed bids must be submitted physically or post marked to our office by 5:30 pm on the closing date of September 11, 2025.

Public Sealed Bid Opening: Sealed bids will be opened on Monday Sept. 15, 2025 at 11:00AM MST at 406 6^th Ave E, Polson MT or on Facebook Live at the CSKT Division Page: https://www.facebook.com/CSKTWildlife.

Notification of Winning Bids:
High bidders will be notified after September 15, 2025.

To request a bid package, contact:
 CSKT Wildlife Management Program: 406-883-2888
 CSKT Bison Range Biologist: 406-675-2700 ext. 7012

If leaving a voicemail, please include your name, phone number, mailing address, and ZIP code so we can send the bid package to you.

Bison Pickup Deadline:
Purchased bison must be picked up between October 6–9, 2025 (Monday–Thursday only) unless alternate arrangements are approved in advance. Animals not picked up by the deadline may be offered to the next highest bidder.