Custer State Park Buffalo Roundup
Custer State Park in the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota is home to one of the world's largest buffalo herds. Each fall the ground rumbles and the dust flies as cowboys, cowgirls and park crews bring in the thundering herd.
Custer Stampede Buffalo Art Auction
Organization: Custer State Park Resort
Dates: 09/22/2012 - 09/24/2012 update info
Time: 9:00:00 AM - 8:00:00 PM
Event Cost: Free
Venue: Custer in Custer,SD
Contact: Custer Chamber of Commerce
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Website: www.visitcuster.com/events/
Event Details:
Custer Stampede Buffalo Art AuctionYour chance to purchase one of the beautiful Buffalo Art sculptures done by area artists. Full-size and miniature buffalo are available as well as other original artwork. www.custerstampede.com
- The roundup serves ecological and environmental purposes.
- 3rd Sunday in November
- To control the size of the park's bison population, a portion of the herd is sold at the annual Buffalo Auction
Overview: The roundup serves ecological and environmental purposes. The first part of the roundup involves moving the entire herd into a system of corrals along the Wildlife Loop Road. While in the corrals the massive animals are sorted and categorized by Custer State Park's resource personnel.
When: The 3rd Sunday in November
Where: Custer State Park
Fees: Free to view the roundup. Auction prices vary
Details: This 71,000 acre State Park with it's of lush forests, quiet and serene meadows and majestic mountains provide food and shelter for nearly 1,500 buffalo.
To control the size of the park's bison population, a portion of the herd is sold at the annual Buffalo Auction, the third Saturday in November. Those animals chosen to be sold are retained in the corrals, while the remainder of the herd is turned back out into the park. The revenue received from this auction remains in the park and comprises a portion of the park's annual operating budget.
The Custer State Park Buffalo Roundup is open for public viewing.