As we followed
our vision and looked for land to establish "Sanctuary"...the
presence of thriving wildlife was a very important part of our
search. Our herd of buffalo ( also called bison) live side by
side with elk, wolf, and mountain lion, among other wild animals
that winter on and pass through the ranch. As a guide in the
San Raphael Wilderness of Southern California, Leo worked extensively
as a volunteer with the California Condor Recovery Project,
and as time goes by we see why we have now come to work with
the buffalo. They are one of the greatest gifts we have here
at Sanctuary! Like the California Condor, both species were
central to Native American culture, and on the verge of extinction.
When European settlers arrived in North America, somewhere between
60 and 125 million bison lived here. In 1889 approximately 1,000
bison remained. Conservation efforts have enabled the buffalo
population to rebound to about 500,000 in National Parks and
private herds.
Their presence here is a powerful gift. It speaks of the past
and is a reminder to appreciate the present. We are deeply touched
by their spirit continually. They have shared so much with us,
leading us on new adventures and to new friends. These are stories
to be shared around the campfire, and those that visit us always
leave with their own unique story. As a guest here at Sanctuary
you'll have the opportunity to observe and connect with these
amazing creatures!
As
we worked with buffalo a natural progression took place where
we could first learn to feed our family what we considered to
be sacred meat, then offer this to others as well. Rocky Mountain
Buffalo Company offers you 100% naturally raised buffalo meat.
To learn more about our journey in that endeavor , to learn
more about buffalo meat and it's high nutritional ratings, and
to read testimonials, please go to our website www.rockymountainbuffalo.com
