La terre des Bisons history / Bison history

For centuries, the North-American bison (buffalo) was considered essential to the survival of the first inhabitants of North America. It provided them their food, clothing, fuel and shelter (tepees). Be it smoked, dried or crushed with wild berries, the bison provided an all year-round supply of minerals and vitamins. It is said that, once upon a time, in the Great Plains, one could hear the hoofs of 60 000 000 buffaloes. Surely, high demands for their pelts, sport hunting and political pressures almost exterminated these vast herds.

In the 1900th, the Canadian and American governments adopted measures for the protection of the bison which enabled a slow resurgence of the Bovidae family in national parks of both countries. Bisons have a life span of 25 years, and some have been known to even reach 47 years. It is now estimated that there are more than 200 000 bisons living in Canada. With such numbers, their survival is now assured and we can now again appreciate the taste and the exceptional nutritional value of the bison meat.

Why eat bison meat?

Simply… for the taste! Bison meat is the tastiest red meat on the market today. It is easy to prepare, tender and naturally nutritional. The meat is dense; therefore satisfying with smaller portions and does not shrink while cooking. Bison meat has a low rate of cholesterol and is an excellent source of red meat, low in fat, rich in protein and unequivocally delicious.

For those who have not yet discover the fantastic taste and the unique texture of bison meat, we encourage you to do so.

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