Buffalo Field Campaign

My support for Buffalo Field Campaign began more than 12 years ago after a trip to Yellowstone in a very cold winter. It was a memorable experience to see close up the bison dealing with cold, storms and scarcity of food. The survival of these iconic animals is wonderful.

Buffalo Field Campaign champions not only the wild buffalo but the people and communities that surround Yellowstone. The primary strength of Buffalo Field Campagin is a true grassroots organization that has won support from people throughout the US but is definitely grounded in the region it serves. This recognition of the intricate and vital relationship between people, wildlife and place is the other source of strength of Buffalo Field Campaign. Together, this means that all funding goes to the charitable purpose of the organization, and the individual participants and supporters get to feel a direct link with Buffalo Field Campaign, the people who run it and the animals it serves.

I love this group and their fantastic aspiration to help the buffalo. They say:
THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE BUFFALO FIELD CAMPAIGN IS TO STOP THE SLAUGHTER OF YELLOWSTONE'S WILD BUFFALO HERD, AND TO PROTECT THE NATURAL HABITAT OF NATIVE WILDLIFE.

Buffalos are iconic native American animals, magestic and wonderfully suited th their environment. It would be beyond tragic if they were allowed to be slaughtered and become extinct by the the European settlers who came to these American shores looking for safety and sanctury.

Amazing group of people doing one-of-a-kind work! Unique in every way and well worth getting involved with.

Dedicated, passionate, communicative non-profit that is working to inspire the protection and freedom of our mighty buffalo. Thank you for all your hard work and devotion.

Buffalo Field Campaign is a dedicated group of people who put themselves on the line, in the field, and in between those who do the bison harm. These are special animals that deserve to live in peace in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem protected as our National Mammal. It's absurd that these iconic, majestic creatures are hazed, and hunted, and sent to slaughter by the hundreds from within and around their migration routes in the part.. IF the BFC was not there to observe and document, we would not know the injustices being done in places most of us will never see. I am so impressed by the dedication of BFC staff to this great cause. This is a non-profit that deserves support to continue their important work.

A small but energetic and effective organization with a narrow goal of saving Yellowstone bison and a wide goal of restoring the Greater Yeklowstone Ecosystem. They use donations wisely. It's a honor to support them.

Really impressed by the dedication put forth by these people. They truly care about the bison and help others understand the importance of saving these majestic animals. They are truly awesome.

This incredible non-profit does so much with so little. Dedicated, enduring, passionate and suffering along with the buffalo, they are so impressive and so admirable and so determined. Our National Heritage buffalo/bison are the target of hunters and hunter-controlled government agencies, with even the Park Service unwilling to stand up for the defenseless buffalo who are only trying to live and survive in areas that have been their homeland since the beginning. BFC is their voice and their advocate when others are to busy to care. This is, indeed, a non-profit that walks the walk.

I have been a supporter for Buffalo Field Campaign for several years. They are a hard working group that put their actual lives on the line to watch over the national animal . the buffalo have been threatened and endangered by various props who fly over them and hassle the new young ones and mothers. It's called razing. BCF put out a monthly letter on line to help us all stay on top of what is going on out in the natural habitat of this majestic and honored creature. They strive to maintain peaceful solutions and have the backing of many fine legal services. They volunteer!!! to keep our national animal safe from two legged predators. Contact them to join in this service to the future of this fragile world and this ancient creature. Tatanka!!

amazing organization. you can also support them through Amazon Smile! it doesn't cost anything - they donate a % of the items you purchase on Amazon. It's great.

My husband and I have supported Buffalo Field Campaign for years, ever since we heard about them. Their dedication to saving the remaining wild buffalo is tireless and inspiring. They communicate with the world why this needs to be done and teaches through their videos, books, webpage, social media and road shows the importance of saving our national species for future generations. Along with doing the actual work of videoing and being with the buffalo during harsh roundups and slaughter, they write books and create educational videos for adults and children alike. They have always treated their donors with respect and I know in my heart that they are the best non-profit around. Even when things get tight financially, we donate to Buffalo Field Campaign. Their work is that important to us.

The BFC is on the front-line in the battle to protect bison. Without them the tragic mistreatment of bison would not be widely known. They must continue this work.

this is the best non-profit i know of that is trying to help keep our original wild buffalo alive and well and protected! they work hard day and night to protect them and need all the help they can get. i hope everyone that cares about the buffalo will start donating to them now! i donate to them as often as i can.

BFC Rocks! I've learned so much about activism, wildlife, and community from this group. A passionate and dedicated bunch if ever there was one!

Get involved, volunteer, take action, contribute!

I personally know several of these great warriors who are standing with our buffalo every day. They give their hearts to these great creatures and deserve our support!

Absolutely one of the best groups - donate to this group and help preserve Ameica's national mammal. They are out in the field doing want's needed.

Buffalo Field Campaign is a group of dedicated people who care about the buffalo living in this country, and are trying to help find them their place where they can be safe with their families and live in peace. They harm no one and just want to live their lives as do all wildlife. None should be protected over another, all should be respected by all. Special interest has no place moving and invading in places where they need not be. Please donate anything you can to help protect these magnificent animals, who are a part of our history that we should be honoring . That is what the work of BFC is all about, every single day. They need our voice and our donations to help continue their important work.

Thank you for all that you do. Your ambition and passion to save buffalo is heartfelt. It's organizations like this that deserve recognition.

I've volunteered for the Buffalo Field Campaign numerous times. When volunteering to save wild buffalo I felt like I was doing something very cause worthy. These buffalo don't have a voice. We must be their voice. This is the last remaining genetically pure buffalo in the world, and they deserve our attention and compassion.

This is the ONLY group working to save the last wild herd of bison. Even tho federal laws state that federal lands are SUPPOSED to be partially for the preservation of the last wild herds of wildlife; horses, bison, wolves, mountain goats and sheep.....TOO OFTEN ranching interests and energy company interests trump these promises. Buffalo Field Campaign volunteers and staff live there near the bison, they monitor what is going on, and keep the rest of us informed when the Feds and the ranchers start hazing or murdering or trapping these wild herds. NOBODY else does this work.

The Buffalo Field Campaign is simply the best. They are the only ones that try to protect Yellowstone buffalo from harassment and death at the hands of the National Park Service and the Montana Department of Livestock in the winter; the very same buffalo that visitors from all over the world come to see in the summer. What a crazy agenda. I love and respect the Buffalo Field Campaign for their dedication and hard work against a corrupt government system.

I have followed this organization for a number of years and have been impressed with their persistence, passion, and dedication to the last genetically pure herd of bison left in the U.S. They never bow to intimidation by local, state or federal authorities because they operate within the structure of the law. Their work is both physically and emotionally draining, and they may become discouraged, but they never give up. They know they are the only voice the buffalo of Yellowstone have, and if they stop advocating, this last pocket of genetically pure buffalo will be lost to the greed of the livestock industry. This is an organization that operates basically from volunteers and donations, and they do so much with so little. Educational and outreach programs, along with documenting buffalo migration, hazing and slaughter by officials, and cooperation with local ranchers and land owners, make this organization an outstanding non-profit.

Words cannot express how thankful and impressed I am with the work that Buffalo Field Campaign and their volunteers do for America's wild bison. Without their work, I believe that our bison would have little or no protection against the people and government who would do them harm and run them to extinction again. I say, three cheers for Buffalo Field Campaign and a heartfelt thank you to them!

When making a visit to Yellowstone National Park in 2002 I came in contact with the Buffalo Field Campaign. After hearing there pitch and making a donation, I have made a donation every year since then as they continue their mission. I love that my donation is going straight to the actual people in the field, not to fund raisers or highly paid executives. I get their weekly newsletters and appreciate the local information when planning a new trip to the area.

As longtime supporters of environmental and animal rights organizations, we are incredibly impressed with Buffalo Field Campaign, a hands-on, grassroots group that works tirelessly to protect America's last wild buffalo. Their dedication to this little-known issue is incredibly inspiring. We are touched by their passion and honored to spread the word of their work.

The work of this fine organization comes straight from the heart. They literally are in the field -- on the ground protecting America's only remaining wild buffalo. And they share their experiences with beautiful stories and amazing photos for those of us who love and honor buffalo, but who cannot be there to serve in that way.

I am tremendous grateful for the Buffalo Field Campaign, and I hope others will learn about and support them, too.

Aaron Rose

This is a hands on group that is doing an excellent job of protecting an iconic species. Without them I would not know much of what is going on and how they are being harmed.

They are effective and don't make false claims, like some groups do.

This organization does amazing work to protect the American buffalo. Their web page is full of educational information. Their videos prove the work they do, and I have no doubts that my donations are put to good use. It is my belief that the American Buffalo is a national treasure and every citizen should take responsibility for the care and protection of these majestic animals.

I have been a supporter of the Buffalo Field Campaign for over 10yrs now. I call these folks my friends and they are my neighbors. They do an excellent job of protecting/fighting for Yellowstone's native bison population. They are an amazing group of people who truly care about our bison and work not only on paper and over the internet, but literally have their boots on the ground everyday out in the field to make sure the bison are not being harassed by state/federal agencies. I love the buffalo - bought my home because of the bison that come through every spring/fall. Please help this wonderful organization as they go around the country and to Washington, D.C. to speak out on behalf of the wild Yellowstone bison. Your donation would be greatly appreciated and put toward good use. Thank you Buffalo Field Campaign (BFC) for what you do everyday! You are the best!

BFC is an amazing non-profit whose dedication is unparalleled. They do incredibly important work is saving and promoting information about our nation's last wild bison population.

This is a wonderful organization which has set about to preserve the last remaining free roaming herd of wild buffalo in this country. These people spend their lives out in the elements (winter too) protecting the buffalo of Yellowstone from our federal government as well as the government sponsored activities of Montana. The Buffalo Field Campaign faces insurmountable odds as they try to protect the buffalo from the ignorance of the cattle industry, while the cattle industry has the backing of the state (of Montana) and federal officials. The Buffalo Field Campaign survives from donations only. One of the most pure and selfless organizations out there.

BBC has consistently dedicated themselves to protecting our last wild buffalo. They have made amazing strides against the arrogant and the ignorant who would willing exterminate these intelligant, hearty, and family oriented living creatures.

For 10 years I have watched the activities of the Buffalo Field Campaign and 5 years ago volunteered for 2 weeks at their headquarters in MT. They are well organized and use their limited donated funds very efficiently. I have never seen a group of people so dedicated to their cause of holding Montana government and the Federal Park Service accountable for their actions relating to their treatment of the wild buffalo - with such love for these animals that they put themselves in harms way to protect them (always within the law, of course). I honor their work and their humanity.

What an awesome place. I discovered passion for a cause greater than myself. A wonderful community doing amazing work! I wouldn't be the man I am without BFC. Spent 2+ years on site... Some of the hardest work but best memories of my life.

After everything they have endured my heart goes out to the Bison . Nowhere else can I get such good information on the current herds . And learn about the current struggle for their survival .

Buffalo Field Campaign is a great example of what a nonprofit should be and do. They are professional and passionate staff and volunteer members. It's obvious that they put their funds into their work for the benefit of the buffalo and not to benefit themselves.

I have been a donor AND I also volunteered one week with this amazing organization. Every bit of resources goes into efforts that directly affect saving the buffalo. I work in the nonprofit area myself, so I am keen to seeing how a nonprofit uses its resources and the results it is attaining. Buffalo Field Campaign is one of those organizations that I am more than happy and willing to assist in its mission to save these magnificent icons of our nation's history. In addition to the animal rights work that they do, the organization also addresses environmental rights as well as human rights in relation to the "battles" that Native Americans still experience in the region, including those that connect them with the buffalo. Education and on-the-ground, one-on-one work with the buffalo and the public make this one of my top organizations to support.

BFC is one of the best front-lines organizations working for animal and environmental rights. I greatly admire them because they consistently distribute scientific evidence against the main underpinning of ranchers' prejudice against bison; and because they work on many levels to ensure the last wild bison can survive not just in Yellowstone, but also in more of their preferred habitat beyond park borders. Their on the ground coverage of what happens during the annual hazing of the bison speaks louder than any words they could say, and their love for the creatures is clearly their driving force.

Buffalo Field Campaign is one of the best nonprofits I've ever supported. Never have I seen such a professional outfit run by such passionate volunteers and staff members. It's obvious that they put their funds into their work for the benefit of the buffalo and not to benefit themselves as you sometimes see with other nonprofits. BFC's mission is clear, and they live it every day, in the field, in the courtroom, in ACTION to make a real difference. We are so fortunate to have such a wonderful nonprofit protecting America's last wild buffalo.

Few organizations -conservation oriented or otherwise - actually work in the field and keep their purpose as focused and pure as the Buffalo Field Campaign. This is a frontline, active group of dedicated people trying to preserve a vital part of our American heritage.

BFC was the first organization to bring the plight of America's last truly wild bison to the public view over a decade ago. Through bitter cold and heat 365 days /year they are in the field with the buffalo documenting and publicizing the senseless outrages committed by state and federal government agencies against these iconic creatures. They soldiered on through many grim sad days when 100s of bison were inhumanely rounded up and hauled to slaughter, for the supposed bogus reason of controlling brucellosis when the real purpose of the kills was for population control. Ranchers don't want bison grazing on range that they could be running cows on even if that range is located on the public's land.

I first heard of the Buffalo Field Campaign when a young man disrupted the slaughter of the buffalo this spring. I was very impressed with his commitment and understood his feelings and frustration at trying to deal with agencies that get so bogged down in red tape. I am very impressed with the amount of sourced, educational information on the Buffalo Field Campaign's website. These folks are so committed and clear in their goals and they make a lot of sacrifices to protect the buffalo. For those who value the lives of some of the last truly iconic and wild animals on our continent, this organization deeply deserves our support.

They go above and beyond to show the plight of our buffalo. They speak the truth and show the pictures of how the buffalo are being harassed by the state and fed govt. They are in the field with the buffalo rain, shine and snow, such dedication.

The BFC is out 365 days a year working to protect the bison. They document, report and speak for the bison at meetings. And as far as I know they are all non paid volunteers!

I love the work they do and the information they provide about the cause. I have learned a lot from them over the past year.

The Buffalo of the America's are a great symbol of strength.. an icon of what America once was and can be again.
The Buffalo Field Campaign is an amazing organization helping to protect these humble giants. Helping to preserve their rights and land access. They are one of the best non-profits working in America today. I truly wish they would get more recognition and support.

BFC is the only organization working in the field and with policy-makers to protect Yellowstone's wild bison from hazing and death. Their work is indispensable to saving the nation's last, truly wild bison herd. I had not idea the bison were being 'hazed', i.e. bullied, chased and driven to death until I heard a presentation by Mike of the BFC. I have visited Yellowstone twice in 2014, and have fallen in love with bison. It's a shame that local cattle ranchers, and many in the Montana government, insist on their plan of exterminating wild bison by continuing to perpetuate the myth that bison are carriers of brucellosis.

Bison are America's iconic land mammal, and BFC is to be commended for its 'boots on the ground' work. I am proud to be a supporter of Buffalo Field Campaign.

The Yellowstone buffalo is very special to me. a number of years ago, by accident, I was blessed when I went eye to eye with one of these magnificent creatures and their Soul became part of my soul. BFC puts their heart and soul into trying to provide the buffalo with peace and justice on their land. This group is one of the few nonprofits who give completely of themselves in an effort to preserve and protect part of our countries heritage, the wild and free buffalo.

For years I have followed the work of the Buffalo Field Campaign and I must say with all sincerity without them the Buffalo population would be treated without regard. In very recent time they have kept us enlightened to the plight of the great buffalo and has made it possible for us to react to each dilemma. As of Native American descent, I believe, that the Buffalo should stand side by side with the Bald Eagle as the American symbol. This organization is the trustees of the Buffalo. I will stand to say this nonprofit is a GREAT nonprofit and deserves recognition for all their hard work.

Buffalo Field Campaign is the only organization I know of that actually has a "boots on the ground" philosophy when it comes to protecting and saving our nations' last wild bison herds. When you stop to think that literally millions upon millions of these noble beasts once roamed wild and free, it should break your heart to learn that state and federal government agencies seem to desire nothing more than the complete eradication of bison from our planet. I support BFC and their mission and I ask that you join me and the others who believe the Bison should be protected and left to roam free and wild. Stop the hazing, stop the trapping and stop the killing!

I support and believe in their mission:
"Buffalo Field Campaign is the only group working in the field and on the policy front to protect the wild bison of the Yellowstone ecosystem."

I was invited to visit BFC and spend a few days with them last summer it was a great experience the people at BFC are an awesome bunch they are hard working and the Buffalo are there life,and it was the best life experience I have ever had.Keep up the good work guys and gals you all rock.

I want the last wild bison to roam free. Buffalo Field Campaign helps protect the herd, educate the public, and encourage the survival of the last remaining wild bison in the United States and world. This is important to all conservationists, US citizens and biodiversity advocates the world over. The alternative is extinction.

Buffalo have always been a spirit of Spirit in our presents. The destruction of their life brings huge sadness to all of God's creation. This is the most respected 501c3 I know of to help protect buffalo. too much bloodshed has happened already. These are the bravest, true to their calling I have ever known. I only wish I could help them even more.
Blessings,
HMSenita

This organization has no integrity when dealing with people who do not fully agree with their positions. They utilize their membership to attack organizations and individuals by using false statements and when confronted for their actions place the blame on their membership by stating they can't control what individuals do. They act as an agitator yet do not accept responsibility for things they cause.

As they say, they are the only group IN THE FIELD helping this much-endangered American icon and I am proud to help BFC in any way I can!

The BFC is the ONLY organization that is doing something hands-on, proactively to protect the bison. They devote their lives to saving the last wild bison; educating the public; having the courage, the guts, to stand up to the governmental (both state and federal) agencies who allow themselves to be manipulated by ranchers. I had the honor of hearing Daniel Brister give his first-hand experience as the head of BFC. He explained in detail what BFC does and elaborated on the experiences of BFC. He gave anecdotes and examples of the behavior of the bison, which made the importance of saving them so much more powerful.

With so much harassment that is put on bison in Yellowstone and through out the country, the BFC is wonderful for what they do and is an absolute necessity to end this ridiculous harassment that is put on bison for ridiculous reasons. Although there are many people who disagree with what happens with bison, there aren't very many organizations doing much about it except for the BFC. They're an excellent organization and they make a difference everyday.

Totally worthwhile organization that is trying to protect the last few iconic animals before greedy ranchers destroy them all. I enjoy getting the photographic updates and specific suggestions on what I can do to help their efforts.

This is a wonderful nonprofit agency that is in the field yearround to preserve our last wild buffalo. They do wonderful work trying to protect the buffalo while having to watch constant harrassment of the buffalo, especially the mothers and new calves every spring being hazed by various governmental departments for absolutely no valid reason. This is a very important organization constantly working in the field through volunteers to protect our last living wild buffalo. These wild buffalo MUST be protected to preserve our last living animals that are free roaming in Yellowstone National Park. Please give my review some serious attention so that we can preserve our last wild buffalo. Thank you for your consideration.

Montana bison are the icon of our western history. BFC is a small but efficacious organization that hourly dedicates itself to preserving this historical icon.

This is an organization that without a doubt has been in the trenches day in and day out for the buffalo. They are 100%++ committed to the buffalo's well-being and the right to live, even when there are others who want to abuse them and kill them. They are there while we cannot be there, raising awareness, watching out for their safety on the roads, tirelessly trying to protect them against very misguided and wrongful politically-driven hazing and round-ups by government entities. If BFC didn't exist I wonder if these buffalo would ever have a chance against the politically-driven forces that want to wipe them out. BFC is a critical member of the greater Yellowstone community. When I support them and their efforts, I am a part of the greater Yellowstone community, along with local residents and ranchers who want to see these buffalo live. BFC vigilently fights for the buffalo's right to live. All with extremely modest financial resources. Thank you BFC!

The Buffalo Field Campaign works tirelessly in the greater Yellowstone area for improved treatment of our free roaming herds of wild buffalo. They monitor the herds, keep tabs on law enforcement harassment of herds and fight legislatively to protect the buffalo.
I have loved the strength and endurance of the buffalo for many years. The thought that they were on the brink of extinction, from numbers in the millions, all due to human intervention is tragic.
I am so grateful to the members of the Buffalo Field Campaign for their on site efforts to help the buffalo to survive and thrive. They deserve to be more widely known and supported. I hope this review helps.

The BFC volunteers live their lives with and for the Buffalo. I became aware of them about 20 years ago. I have donated money and bought books to help in what little way I can. Following the BFC over the years I have to admire them for what they do. They have grown in their impact for what they do for the Buffalo. Out in the field 365 days a year, enduring the weather to help the Buffalo live their lives in peace. What the DOL does is pure harrassment. A truly admiral group of people, the BFC deserves any and all the support they can get.

Reba Holt

Rarely do you find a group of people doing so much on a shoestring budget. They accomplish this through resourceful use of assets, close community contact and leveraging social media tools; three keys of success for a Great Nonprofit.

The staff has tremendous courage of conviction to stand against the efforts and actions of multiple federal and state agencies as well as local and regional cattleman associations. Such dedication takes on a "David and Goliath" character when you consider the wealth and power they're up against. This perseverance in the face of adversity speaks to their staying power, both physical and philosophical.

We visited Yellowstone on our family trip to the High Plains a few years back and were inspired by the iconic wildlife; antelope, elk, bison, wolves and more. Upon our return I discovered the efforts of BFC and others to expand wild bison habitat within Greater Yellowstone. Since bison are a linchpin species of the plains I can think of few other wildlife conservation efforts that merit more attention.

Buffalo Field Campaign provides valuable information to the public about the plight of surviving buffalo in this nation. This is information that the public would never hear learn from broadcast news or any media outlets. It also educates interested citizens about interactions they can have with elected officials and state and national bureaucracies on behalf of buffalo.

The BFC volunteers are extremely dedicated and are in the field 365 days a year working to protect our beloved buffalo from the unnecessary harassment and slaughter by the MT Dept. of Livestock. They put donations to good work by raising public awareness and fighting in the courts. They are one of my favorite animal rights organizations and know that one day because of their hard work and dedication, the buffalo will be allowed to roam free on their land once again.

As an animal welfare activist for 30+ years I have never seen an organization so fiercely dedicated to their cause of protecting America's last remaining wild bison! These folks don't just talk the talk, they walk the walk, come hell and high waters!

I have watched and read all their emails and they are working so hard to protect America's original herd of Buffalo without a lot of funding and continually fighting an uphill battle with our Government that they deserve more recognition and applause and support than they are currently getting. They definitely deserve 5 Stars.

This is an amazing and caring group of individuals who keeps the public aware of the plight of the buffalo through hot or cold, rain or sunshine and thick and thin. They are dedicated to the cause....not only those in the field but Stephany Seay and Dan Brister, too. So many are involved in planning activities that keep the buffalo in the public's eye. I have been a supporter of the BFC for many years and will continue to do so. This compassionate group of people who volunteer their services is just amazing. They are true blessings. Thank you BFC for all the good work you do! I know it is a slow process to win freedom for the bison but you have stood strong through it all.

I have been donating to Buffalo Field Campaign for many years. This is a group of dedicated, committed individuals who will risk their own well-being for the benefit of the Yellowstone bison herd, and the Yellowstone bison herd definitely needs all the help it can get defending itself against special interest groups in Montana. This is a grassroots organization that can use more help as it has to go up against special interests as well as state and federal government. Any activism and/or donation is time and money well spent!!!

I have been limitedly involved with BFC, a pirchaser of supplies, a donor, and a limited activist. I am so impressed with what they do and am really irritated with how the State of Montana and the Federal Government have to spend money to haze and creat problems for the wonderful critters that BFC assists and cares for with all their efforts and their volunteers.

When I first learned about the BFC I checked out the website and was extremely impressed with their work and their commitment. Volunteers are there year-round in temperatures reaching 60 degrees below zero as well as in the heat, going out in the field daily to document the abuses brought on by government agencies. These abuses are the result of urging from the huge cattle industry in Montana and are spurred by grazing issues, not the health issue they claim exists. The scientific and common sense arguments that have been explained on the BFC site are very compelling.

I wanted to help so I gathered a carload of items from their 2013 Wishlist, using a few of my own and buying others at yard sales. In September I drove them from Bend, Oregon to their lodge outside West Yellowstone. I was able to see the facility with its main lodge, cabins, yurts, and tee pee and it was obvious that the staff lives a very simple lifestyle. It's a small but hard working group and their advocacy efforts have lead to successful changes so far while more is needed .

While there I learned that they receive praise and thanks even from those who oppose their efforts. That's because the BFC helps protect buffalo in any way they can, including posting road signs warning motorists when the huge animals are on or near roadways. This not only keeps bison from being killed but keeps humans from having accidents and totaling their cars, to say nothing of possibly being hurt or even killed.

The weekly email updates with new videos, photos, and commentary are both excellent and inspiring when we see the truth about what is happening. I've already gathered more needed items from yard sales and will be making another trip in September of 2014. The people of the Buffalo Field Campaign are truly dedicated and appreciate all donations of any size, tangible or monetary.

I support the Buffalo Field campaign for their non-profit work to protect the Yellowstone bison herd. This herd is descended from the small group found in the park after it was assumed that all the bison were gone. The BFC is trying to expand the area that the bison are allowed to roam while following their natural migration pattern. They are up against strong opposition from various agencies with the objective to confine the bison to Yellowstone Park. The herd is faced with hazing, abuse and slaughter during the spring. BFC is there to document and observe. They spend time educating the public about their goal to have the bison allowed to roam free. This group has the support of many across the country for their dedication to such an important cause of protecting this herd for the future.

BFC has wonderfully dedicated volunteers who work tirelessly for the only continuously wild bison herd in the United States. They do a great job informing the public about the need for help, and the illegal actions of the Montana DOL. Progress is being made, at last! Someday soon I hope to go out there and volunteer for a month or two for this group, BFC.

What a wonderful group, standing up for the rights of the bison in and around Yellowstone.

I support the work of the Buffalo Field Campaign for several reasons. First, the white man nearly drove the bison to extinction, as a means, to gain control of Native Americans. Native Americans were very dependent on the bison for food and clothing. Today, big business(cattle) do not want to share grazing space, on public lands, with the bison. BFC is standing up for the bison's right to graze on their native lands.

BFC is trying to save buffalo, that have not been mixed with cattle, from extinction. They are opposed by cattle interests, supported by the federal government, that, in violation of Montana law, value animals only as direct cash commodities. Against intense government/corporate opposition and with few assets, they do the work of St. Francis.

BFC does on the ground tangible actions that make a difference. They are the only group doing this work.

I came across this organization and found that they were doing seriously needed work. They are the only group trying to save our iconic Buffalo from extinction. The government agencies involved appear to have one goal and one goal only and that is the total extinction of these buffalo. There is no reason except there made up ones. Like the buffalo are a danger to cattle .There has never been any livestock contaminated by a buffalo.. Thank God that these people have the moxie to stand strong against the government and livestock industry. They can use all the help they can get, they are standing strong against a formidable enemy. BUFFALO FIELD CAMPAIGN is a great nonprofit.

Even though I have only sent information over the net I still feel that this is a very worth while organization.

The work done online and in the field by the Buffalo Field Campaign is amazing and awe inspiring. The see the need to protect these wild bison and go above and beyond performing their duties to make these great animals free roaming. I am a avid supporter for them because I see daily the good work they do. They are a valuable asset in the fight for the wild buffalo and educate people as to the importance of allowing them to be free roaming. I can't also donate but when possible I try and send small donations when I can. I can think of no greater joy than the sense of pride I feel when I know in my small way I am doing my part to help out.

Buffalo Field Campaign is a wonderful organization that are dedicated to preserving our last freely migrating herds of Buffalo. We need them to continue their good works .

I have followed Buffalo Field Campaign for a number of years cheering them on for their tireless devotion to "our" last herd of wild Buffalo in hope they will some day be free to roam. I know of no other wild animals that are restricted in their movements ! This hazing done by the DOL, I believe is so their cattle have all the grasses while the buffalo have to dig quite a ways down in the snow just to get a mouthful of grasses. My hat's off to these tireless volunteers watching over the buffalo, I wish I could do more for them outside of getting 2 of their calendars...
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Jacki

Buffalo Field Campaign is a wonderful organization working to save the last wild buffalo. It is an extremely valuable nonprofit group whose dedicated leadership, volunteers, and donors work tirelessly to save the magnificent wild buffalo. I have donated to them on several occasions, and I have volunteered for them by helping to spread the word about the struggles of the last wild buffalo. A gift to this organization is an extremely worthwhile use of your hard-earned money.

They are dedicated to preserving our last freely migrating herds of bison. This organization not only educates the public about the reason why the laws are should be overturned that encourage slaughter of healthy bison (because they do not spread brucellosis to cattle) but they also keep us informed of the illegal operations of the State and Federal Gov when they break written laws and trespass on private property so we can then write letters to Congress with our concerns.

I have donated monthly to this group since 2006 when they visited my small town and gave a presentation including video of how the buffalo are being harassed by state agents and prevented from following natural paths to their food sources. They showed buffalo being shot dead at a 15 foot range, and another buffalo nudging the dead one trying to get it to stand up. It was absolutely heartbreaking. It was clear that these animals understood the loss of their herd mates. Members of this group have periodically revisited my town in subsequent years, and told several stories which indicate that the buffalo seem to understand that some humans are trying to help them. Some people will accuse us of anthropomorphizing, but there is more and more scientific evidence coming to recent light that different kinds of mammals have complex emotions and have similar patterns of brain activity as humans do when having experiences that would elicit emotions in humans. The on-the-ground volunteers in this group are out there monitoring the buffalo situations in all kinds of bad weather conditions. They are true heroes.

A worthwhile project carried out on a shoestring. Roam Free!

Kudos to these folks who look out for the wild buffalo by being with the buffalo, watching the buffalo, videotaping the buffalo, and placing themselves between the buffalo and the government and private enterprises targeting the buffalo. The government and private livestock interests attempt and succeed at capturing and killing the wild buffalo who happen to wander outside of Yellowstone National Park. The job that BFC does is dangerous, controversial, and with few rewards other than the safety and continuation of the last native free roaming herd of buffalo. Study and support them, please.

Buffalo Field Campaign is the only non-profit fully dedicated to the rights of the last native free roaming herd of buffalo in the U.S. This herd of buffalo is genetically endangered and our government is treating them as livestock, harrassing and torturing them so that cattle can graze the public lands that the buffalo have migrated on for eons. Buffalo Field Campaign is on the ground daily to document the horrific treatment of these majestic animals. They travel the country to bring awareness and truth to what's happening to the buffalo and interact personally with all donors. The cattle industry in Montana and Wyoming are very powerful and Buffalo Field Campaign needs all the help they can get to fight the elimination of the buffalo for the sake of the holy cow.

These idiots do not know ANYTHING about buffalo; but pretend they are somehow experts because they follow buffalo in Yellowstone around with a camera & terrorize them. There are over 500,000 buffalo owned privately in the USA & over 20,000 in National & State Parks. They are not endangered in any way & all of these buffalo (including Yellowstone's) are of the same exact genetic DNA. All descended from the last remaining buffalo saved by ranchers in the West. To claim YNP buffalo are somehow "wild" is preposterous & untrue. This organization is a sham & dosen't deserve NPO status.

What an incredible organization Buffalo Field Campaign is! I recently learned about them and sent my first donation. I have never felt so appreciated for contributing to a cause in my life. Within a few days I received a hand-written thank you and a newsletter describing all their efforts to protect the Yellowstone buffalo, America's only continuously wild herd. I will continue to support this hard working group.

Buffalo Field Campaign is the only organization helping to restore the last wild population of American Buffalo. They are there day in and day out in the field with the buffalo to document the very unfair way the buffalo are treated in and around Yellowstone. I very much look forward to supporting BFC.

Its been several years since i have had the opportunity to visit the Buffalo Field Campaign but since that time i've done everything in my power to support them because i just can't think of a more dedicated grassroots movement or a more just cause. A mad complex of government regulation, livestock and property laws and human dominion have woven an incredibly complex web around North America's last wild herd of Buffalo. The BFC tirelessly roams great expanses of land in solidarity with these wild and majestic beings who predate our presence there and who's territory humans have carved up into pieces, drawing lines on the land that no creature can fathom. BFC volunteers work in extreme weather conditions and extreme emotional conditions, standing witness as other humans harass, harm, capture and kill the Buffalo as they migrate across their instinctual homelands. BFC volunteers work with local land owners, with the National Park Service, with all the government and state agencies involved in regulating the treatment and placement of the Buffalo. They jump through the legal hoops, they work with the media, they travel the country to tell the story of the last wild herd of Buffalo and to call people's attention to the abuse inflicted upon them. But what I stand in awe of is that the volunteers go back to the field, day after day to witness and record the hazing operations, mostly powerless to interrupt or stop it. Imagine standing by with only your video camera and witnessing a very pregnant mama Buffalo birth her calf while surrounded by government agents on ATV's on in helicopters. Imagine that calf's introduction to this world! The calf's very first experience on earth is to be chased and harassed by humans, its first activity is to run for its brand new life, its first emotion is terror. I saw this first hand many years ago and it took me to a deep place of dispair and complete shame, to watch people treat wild animals so heartlessly and agressively. Many people of the BFC were present that day and are still present today. They return again and again to a largely thankless, physically exhausting, emotionally taxing experience because their hearts compel them to honor, respect and stand in solidarity with the Buffalo. I stand with the BFC for eternity, may their love and generosity prevail!

I find BFC's work in Yellowstone very important in saving native Buffalo. Our governmaent must be stopped from doing these kind of dastardly acts of "murder" to a animal that have been slaughter by us "Americans"! Wan't it bad enough we tried to exterminate the Native Ameican (the real Americans)Peoples of this land!!! We are acting no better than the Nazi's did to the Jewish race!!BFC is our only real hope to save them, if and only if our government listens to the cry from it's people!! BFC is #1 in my book!

They run an operation on a shoestring to be able to have people in the field, actually out with the buffalo, to document the hazing. The buffalo are our national icon. I am outraged that the federal government protects private cattle interests by hazing our national icon using taxpayer dollars. Buffalo Field Campaign is the best watchdog for the buffalo.

The Buffalo Field Campaign does oustanding work in publicizing and protecting the bison of Yellowstone Park.

This is one of the best groups out there. I have spent time with them in the field. They make it possible for many people to directly support the yellowstone buffalo. They have housing, and activities for volunteer. They even feed everyone. Hand down, best green non-profit i know.

BFC is a wonderful organization bringing awareness of the plight of the American Buffalo to the public. Their compassion and endeavors to educate make them a phenomenal group that has been effective in protecting Buffalos. Thank goodness they exist.

BFC is an incredible organization that does more on the buffalo issue with a small budget than most of the big name, big budget enviros put together. They are amazing to volunteer for, and have trained countless new activists with skills they will carry for the rest of their lives, as well as a respect and understanding for wild that is irreplaceable.

Buffalo Field Campaign works every day year-round to protect the Yellowstone Buffalo, (that belong to you and me) from harm to them from the Montana Department of Livestock, (from hunting and hazing,) the US department of Agriculture, (from useless and harmful testing,) and sometimes complicity of the Park Service that is supposed to protect the Park's wildlife, with the above two entities. BFC keeps us appraised of current issues, and enables us to send messages to the appropriate agencies that need to hear from us on behalf of the buffalo. While doing all of this, volunteers also man/woman the frontlines to observe and record the day-to-day things going on with the buffalo. They endure cold, disappointment, even grief when a buffalo of any age is captured or killed. Yet they keep working at this vital task to save our nation's last pure wild buffalo, considering it a joy and a privilege to serve these magnificent and endangered animals.

I had the opportunity on Thursday evening to attend Mike Meese's presentation on the treatment of Yellowstone National Parks wild buffalo herd at the hands of the Interagency Bison Management Plan. For those of you who are unfamiliar with the IBMP it does a great deal to protect local ranchers access to public lands and cheap grazing at the expense of the Yellowstone bison and the American taxpayer. Under the guise of disease prevention the last wild buffalo herd has been slaughtered, experimented on, hazed and generally mistreated in a way that can only be described as abusive.
The video presentation was at times hard to watch as well as maddening but it was also at times uplifting in ways that I didn't expect. Images of injured newborn calves struggling to keep up with the herd as they were being hazed by agents of the government forced to run 15 miles in a single day will stick with me for a long, long time but so will the images and words of the BFC volunteers.
The amazing level of commitment Mike and the other BFC volunteers exhibit is nothing short of inspiring. Willing to endure all kinds of weather and to place themselves in harms way to bear witness to the treatment of these magnificent animals while at the same time forsaking the creature comforts that most of us enjoy is frankly one of the most selfless acts I can recall. Bringing the plight of the Yellowstone Bison into public view has slowed their killing to a trickle to the credit of the BFC but BFC marches on not satisfied with their enormous success, concerned only with the work that still needs to be done to protect the bison. After more than a decade of advocating for the buffalo at Yellowstone BFC's commitment has not wavered and I have no doubt that they will continue until the buffalo can roam free.
The buffalo's instinct's lead them to return to their ancestral lands but they are seeking more than just food. They are seeking their heritage, their place in a world that at least on public lands, lands that belong to you and me, should be guaranteed to them. Public lands should not be in the sole control of an industry that seeks only to enrich itself by removing native wildlife to make way for cattle grazing, an immoral and unjust act that should be outlawed.
Buffalo Field Campaign continues to fight for the right of the last wild bison in America to exist. They are fighting in the field and in the media as well as in the courts and they need our support. The first step is to contact BFC and become educated about what is really going on in Montana. Spread the word in support of BFC and the buffalo and make a donation to this amazing group.
The Buffalo Field Campaign can be reached via: www.buffalofieldcampaign.org/ and don't miss these very compelling videos documenting the treatment of the buffalo. www.buffalofieldcampaign.org/media/bisonvideogallery.html

On a personal note I would like to thank Mike and Stephany and all the other volunteers for their hard work and dedication to the buffalo. You guys are awesome!

Ray Goodwin
Sonoran Connection

Every time I read the the the Buffalo Field Campaign newsletter, it saddens me so to hear what is happening to these beautiful animals. This is where they belong, it's their home and rightfully so. To hear that they are constantly being run off is cruel and ignorant. They will keep coming back. It reminds me of the Road Runner cartoon where Wiley Coyote tries his darndest to outsmart the Roadrunner but he just can't do it. That's what it reminds me of when these government rangers or agents keep trying to move them. I guess they are just gluttons for punishment! A big thanks to all the staff and volunteers of Buffalo Field Campaign for their selfless efforts. Please keep up the great work. I'll be here signing every petition. Together we can hopefully see a time where the buffalo roam free as they were meant to be.

The BFC is a wonderful group of people who work tirelessly 24/7 to protect these majestic and gentle animals from a life of daily hassles. All they need is to be left alone and these people are doing their best to see that this happens. Thank you to them all.

This group produces yeomanship work and gets results. The effort of this group constantly reminds me of how my tax dollars are often wasted in non-productive activity- hazing wild animals day-after-day. If the bison were truly a health threat to the cattle industry, the results would already be apparent - they are not.

BFC is an amazing organization. They work tirelessly to protect the last of our precious wild Buffalo. They are truly wonderful people who believe in this cause wholeheartedly. I support their work and feel that this issue is very important. These animals deserve to live and thrive freely. BFC are a great non-profit org. and they deserve to win!

What a great organization to monitor and save our wild bison from greedy ranchers and the government. Every life has a purpose. All animals are individuals and they have feelings and thoughts and they suffer the pain and the joy that we do. They are entitled and they deserve an opportunity to live. As Chief Seattle said, "If all the beasts were gone, man would die from loneliness of spirit, for whatever happens to the beast, happens to the man. All things are connected. Whatever befalls the earth, befalls the sons of earth."

"The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated." Mahatma Gandhi

For years they have documented the degrading and destructive practices of hazing and capture of the beautiful wildlife that has become part of the American West Legend. Wild Buffalo should be protected and revered, not killed for fear of spreading disease to cattle that graze on our public lands. The Buffalo Field Campaign is a group that has brought all this to our attention and they work hard every year to promote and protect the last wild buffalo in our northern states.

The BFC is a one of a kind project. A camp open to all who want to come and help protect the Sacred Buffalo, located in some of the prettiest land and last intact eco-system in the lower 48 states. I have been serving with BFC for almost 15 years. I have been honored by being able to grow close with the buffalo herd we protect, the family of volunteers who come from all over the world to live and work together, nature in its still and majestic ways, and most importantly with my self. I met my wife through the campaign, and we have lived together with our children there. We live on the west coast now, but will always come and volunteer when we can. There is no community quite like it. Please help support the last pure and wild herd of Sacred Buffalo, help bring back the buffalo in our lifetime, and come on down to the Buffalo Field Campaign to be on the front lines of this historic movement, there is always an extra bunk, great healthful home made foods, gear and all you need to stand with the last of the wild ones.

They do a great job of watching and protecting the Buffalo.

Volunteering in the field for the Buffalo Field Campaign is one of those great experiences in which you truly do hands-on work that directly fuels results toward the mission of the nonprofit. In this case, you get to experience first-hand what is happening to the buffalo, what the threats are, and how you can help the buffalo. A volunteer with this group gets real-life education on the history of the buffalo and about the daily lives of these great animals. They are a remnant of our country's great history and a link to our continent's fascinating past; you could never get this type of experience through a book or by volunteering in an office somewhere. The Buffalo Field Campaign is indeed on the front lines 365 days a week, 24/7 with dedication toward saving the last wild and free-roaming herds of buffalo through courage to protect these animals from their enemies, education of the public about the buffalo's plight, and compassion for these beautiful animals. Because of the large numbers of volunteers, the organizaiton is also able to use its donations wisely and to get the most bang out of every dollar donated.

I've been a supporter of the Buffalo Field Campaign since I first learned of their existence in 2001. Two close friends, Corey and Amber, were volunteers for the organization. Through their personal stories and growth as individuals I came to understand the BFC as an organization of integrity and action, and over the years I've been inspired by their continued education and efforts to observe and save the last herd of wild Yellowstone buffalo from the continued harassment and slaughter in the name of wildlife management. Their message is powerful and consistent, and they have my support and recommendation.

I volunteered with BFC for an entire season-October-May. I was amazed at the nonviolent direct action work that is done everyday(including wekends). BFC is committed to videoing the cruelty done by state & federal agencies to these gentle creatures. BFC is the only group out on the front lines, trying to stop the hazing operations and senseless slaughter of the buffalo. I am truly grateful for having had the opportunity to be in the midst of such amazing creatures. I am truly grateful for the neverending commitment of BFC to defend & protect the last wild buffalo. I invite all lovers of the wild, of buffalo, of nature to support in any way, physically,monetarily, or legally the work of BFC. THANK YOU.ALOHA

Buffalo Field Campaign, wow where to really begin I went to visit them when I was 13. They are the only few organizations that are out in the field gathering information about the cruel and bad acts that are being done to our nations last wild and pure buffalo in Yellowstone National Park. They are out doing hands on work getting the word out and informing the public out what is being done to wild bison. They are also a very kind hearted group, when we went to go visit they gave us clothing and a place to stay as well as food that was also very vegan and non vegan friendly. They are an amazing group of people with an amazing cause .

I Volunteered with the BFC in the spring of 2011, and the experienced changed my life. The entire crew was welcoming and I soon felt like I was home with BFC. Learning about the plight and suffering of the buffalo was heart breaking and inspiring. This history of genocide and control of the wild runs deep and is pervasive in every aspect of our lives. Freedom for the buffalo to roam and freedom from a toxic and degraded environment is crucial for our well-being and prosperity. All of our struggles for justice are interconnected. BFC is at the forefront of this struggle! Also the continuation of the way of life of the Buffalo People, the indigenous folks of this continent family with the buffalo, is integral to supporting the biological diversity of the wild. BFC is forging these relationships and networks to maintain cultural and biological diversity. Learning how to confront destructive government policies and their agents in a constructive manner was a valuable lesson that I gained from my time at BFC. These people are amazing and deserve all the support we can give! Thank you!

I have been following this, the buffalo fields campaign and donating when i can for the simply reason that man is not alone on this planet and we need to protect the blessings that God has provided us and our children.If you take it for granted one day you will turn around and it will be gone. These volunteers give their heart and soul to this cause and should be highly recognized. Thank you ! Johnny from Oregon

The Bison are a part of the history of this country and icon for many Native Americans. These people that are standing up for the bison are the only ones doing it. No one else has been helping the bison. They need all the help they can get. That alone is a good enough reason to nominate them. the Bison used to be so large a species it would take a couple of days for them to go by a area. Now they are close to being gone forever. Bison have a right to live too.

This organization is the tops!! I've been fortunate enough to meet some of these folks, and they do what they do from the heart!! All of them are working so hard in the bitter cold so these buffalo can roam free as they always have before man stepped in, and tried to genocide, and now control the herds!! I'm deeply honored by their commitment!

Buffalo Field Campaign is doing such an important job ! We need to protect the last wild buffalo before it's too late !

Buffalo Field Campaign is one of the 5 best environmental groups in existence; maybe the absolute best, but I don't claim to know everything! As the welfare ranchers take our money and our land, they demand the removal of OUR wildlife from OUR public lands! Fish and Game helps them, as does Yellowstone Park. The whole situation is corrupt and immoral...and BFC is the only organization working to save OUR wild bison. They are a national treasure, and I have unmitigated respect and admiration for all the volunteers, and everything they do.

I have been in contact with Buffalo Field Campaign for years. The people who initiated this organization and all who have been working ever since to help the Yellowstone Bison are tremendously gifted individuals. I and my parents did visit Yellowstone while I was a child. My father is the grandson 10 generations or so from the last Chief of the Wicocomico tribe, and my mother's great grandmother was Kiowa, so, it runs in my make-up to honor Mother Earth, Natural processes, Spirit, the buffalo, indigenous lands, waters, sentient beings and people. I am against the cattle industry, the theft and poisoning of land, the insidious attitude against buffalo. By going veg'n, I hope to promote a restoration of Nature and a possible return of some of these lands stolen from indigenous life.

BFC is the ONLY charity helping the LAST wild buffalo. They do a lot for this beautiful, majestic animal. If it weren't for BFC, countless buffalo would be dead now. Without BFC, we would never know what the BLM/Parks/Ranchers are constantly putting these creatures through. Their work matters! Once the buffalo are gone, they are gone forever. BFC is fighting hard to see that baffalo roam their native territory for generations.

I love Mother and all of her creations. I especially love buffalo and the fine work BFC does for them and all who love them.

The BFC are the only on site recorders of the remaining wild buffalo and the plight they still suffer....if the DOL Agents do not like buffalo, why in the name of Creator are they put in charge of them. They do not have the best interest of the buffalo, so not understand the buffalo's roaming instincts, and have the cruelest mean streaks of any so called government group, their real interest seems to be to cowtow to the rich land owners who want free grazing rights....

This is the only NPO trying to keep the last genetically pure Buffalo free. . They advocate for the last wild Buffalo in court and try to get the state and federal governments to allow them to migrate naturally. The last wild Buffalo should be allowed to roam and migrate naturally like any other animal. Let them roam free again!

Through being with the buffalo directly in the field and documenting the way they are treated by state agencies, their advocacy immediately reaches the hearts, minds, and guts of many, many people. Every time I read about how the buffalo are treated just outside Yellowstone - when it is fairly clear that there is not enough land for them in the park, and there are neighborly, cooperative options available to all private and public landowners outside the park that would enable the buffalo to migrate - I just cry. It makes me so angry, and motivates me to action. I have involved myself in their advocacy efforts more than other nonprofits I also care about simply because of their approach towards reaching people, and the direct, on-the-ground information they provide. I do wish they - or someone - pursued a more collaborative approach towards resolving this problem. Such as, encouraging the governor or agencies in charge to collaborate with all stakeholders to create a lasting solution to this problem. However, I understand that may not be BFC's role. I, for one, and so grateful for the difficult work they do to get the word out about how these incredible, iconic animals are treated.

This is a great organization trying to keep the last genetically pure Buffalo free. They document the state of Montana and the US governments harassment of the Buffalo. They advocate for the Buffalo in court and try to get the government to allow them to migrate naturally. The Buffalo should be allowed to roam and migrate naturally like any other animal.

the buffalo stand for freedom rember if wee luse them there is no usa

BFC is in the field, following bison and what is being done to them, throughout the year. They document hazings, capture, shipment of wild bison to slaughter and injuries done to bison during these operations. It is deeply upsetting to witness, but they keep doing it day-in and day-out year after year. And they will keep doing while the bison are being treated like livestock instead of wildlife. The damage done to ecosystems through these activities is not just upsetting, it is detrimental in ways we have not yet begun to understand. The US government is continuing a policy of bison capture and slaughter instead of protecting this vital species as the federal mandate for National Parks instructs them to do. Bison are a national treasure and should be conserved as such. The status quo of hazing and slaughter for bison has to be changed and without BFC in the field, we would be far more ignorant of how federal and state governments are handling bison populations--BFC brings light to a dark, upsetting situation.

My heart aches every time I see photos of the Yellowstone bison being hazed and trapped. I have to wonder about my country. Is this a country that honors its history and cherishes its living past? Or is this a country that slaughters members of the last remaining herd of wild buffalo that we have? The volunteers for the Buffalo Field Campaign have worked tirelessly for years to try to save this living nation monument: the Yellowstone bison. They've done so in all kinds of weather and with almost no money at all. I've been following their work since I discovered them at a table in Yellowstone before email and the Internet were even being widely used. These are amazing folks. As amazing as the bison they work to save.

I live half way around the world but grew up watching majestic buffalo herds thundering across the plains. It seemed that every time we watched any movies or documentaries about the US there were these iconic buffalo on the screen running free. That was what America stood for - freedom...for all who live there. Without BFC this would not be possible. The DOL and other interests are very powerful but the American public are more powerful and BFC has managed to garner much support to save an American icon. Thankyou BFC for your vision and passion to preserve what is uniquely yours.

No other group is in the field every day in defense of the last wild buffalo population in the U.S. They are working to stop the the slaughter of Yellowstone's wild bison because each animal lost is a tragedy for our nation. There were 1631 buffalos killed in 2007 and last year 29 in 2011. They continue to fight to keep the wild free-roaming bison in their natural habitat despite all the numerous obstacles from the government.

The BFC volunteers are courageous folks who deserve some help. This non-profit operates on a shoestring budget to protect the last remaining buffalo herd in the U.S. I'm 67 years old and it would be so satisfying to know that long after I'm gone the buffalo will remain for generations and generations that come after me to enjoy. Like so many other endangered species we need to protect the bison and with the help of BFC that is being accomplished.

The only group that is fighting against the US Government and the Montana DOL & livestock interests that believe they trump wildlife interests. BFC shows America how our tax dollars are being misused. It is hard to believe how these wild free roaming majestic animals can be abused and mistreated by the same government and officials that are charged with protecting them. Go BFC, I will keep on supporting your efforts, and I thank them for it.

For many years I worked in another small conservation nonprofit in Montana and interacted regularly with many other conservation groups across the country, both large and small. I remain continually impressed with BFC's commitment to adhering to a core set of principles in how they conduct their work. Too many other conservation groups are willing to chase political expediency in order to claim hollow victories or allow funders to control and shape their missions and strategies. BFC has consistently remained true to its principles and puts its volunteers out there on the ground year-round. Several years ago a colleague of mine in one of the D.C.-based Big Greens led an effort to create national legislation to protect the Yellowstone bison. The bill had numerous congressional co-sponsors signed on. But at the 11th hour a number of other Big Greens withdrew their support thereby killing the bill. The reason? They believe there is only room for a certain number of green bills in Congress at one time, so they decided amongst themselves which ones would be their priorities and the excellent bison bill was one that they then dumped. This illustrates the difference between emphasizing politics over principle. Unlike some, BFC has never turned its back on the bison and consistently continues bearing witness to this beautiful animal's plight.

AS a volunteer myself trying to save endangered sea turtles, I have so much respect for what BFC does to protect our wonderful buffalo. Documenting the injustices against these iconic creatures and educating the public of these injustices is so important in creating change..I look forward to reading my BFC newsletter in keeping me abreast of whats happening in the wild lands thousands of mile from my home..makes me feel like Im a part of their cause. I only wish I could be there with them..they are an inspiration in a time of challenges for all of our wildlife..I pray that their mission is someday successful...buffalo will once a gain roam free..without BFC, I dont think it would be even a possibility. BRAVO BFC!!!

Buffalo Field Campaign is the only group working in the field 24/7 to document the cruel treatment of the last surviving free buffalo herd in the world. Cattle interests in Montana pressure the government to haze the buffalo out of their historic calving grounds before and during calving causing stress, i njury and even death. Buffalo Field Campaign is all volunteer and supported by donations. They are definitely a great nonprofit who could benefit a great deal from additional financial assistance as recognition for their dedication.

Buffalo Field Campaign is a group of very dedicated people working tirelessly 24/7 documenting the cruel treatment and heavy-handed tactics of government agencies against America's iconic wild bison. Their work is to make the general public aware of the plight of Yellowstone's wild bison and the need to protect this ecologically endangered species. I'm so glad that Buffalo Field Campaign is out there, letting government agencies know that they're being closely watched of their cruel treatment of America's genetically pure, wild bison.

BUFFALO FIELD CAMPAIGN is one of the most dedicated and deserving groups out there, fighting to protect and save our heritage, the American bison, from the constant assault and destruction they are subjected to by monied and influential interests. They are #1 in my book!

I've never met a group of more dedicated, kind-hearted souls. After just a few days as a volunteer in West Yellowstone, I felt at home, surrounded by folks who were passionate about the buffalo.The spirit and energy of the campaign, while met with daily challenges, remains strong. They take care of their volunteers as well as the buffalo. The organization has been at it for a very long time, and it shows.

Buffalo Field Campaign is the only group working in the field and on the ground to protect America's bison. They do fantastic work and America's buffalo would be lost without them. They also do a magnificent job of keeping supporters up-to-date with their weekly, interesting and very informative newsletters. Long may they last and long may the buffalo roam.

I've seen the beautiful wild buffalo. I want to keep them forever protected. I've seen the work Buffalo Field Campaign does. I am thrilled they are there to relentlessly fight for the rights of these buffalo. I've talked to people who live in Montana & are fighters for the rights of these buffalo & also feel strong about BFC. Long live Buffalo Field Campaign & long live our wild buffalo. Forever may they roam.

I feel that Buffalo Field Campaign does a great job in working to protect the Yellowstone Bison. They are truly a unique organization in terms of their persistence and commitment to this cause, which has been a very challenging one over the years. They also are very respectful to their donors, always thank them promptly and kindly, and really appreciate the support from their contributors.

Without the Buffalo Field Campaign, the situation for buffalo in this country would be a lot bleaker. It is the only org that is actually in the field documenting what is happening to buffalo - the injustices these animals suffer because they need the grass and water that ranchers covet exclusively for their cattle. The org operates year round, from fall to spring when the buffalo are directly under attack, and during the summer does outreach to national park visitors. It has done more than any org to educate the public and Congress about the plight of buffalo in this country, and the need to preserve these iconic animals, symbols of the American west.

The Buffal Field Campaign is an amazing group of people who work in some of the most bitter winter conditions to observe and protect the last wild herd of buffalo in the United States. They are getting the truth out to the public about what is really happening to this herd. Without the Buffalo Field Campaign the public wouldn't know about the manmade hardships and cruelty these animals face every year and the way their newborns are mercilessly driven by motorized vehicles away from the areas of good grazing. Without them this herd would slowly but surely be decimated. The BFC is leading the way in the battle against those who are spending thousands of dollars trying to take away the land where the ancestors of this herd have grazed for centuries and where they should be the safest - public land. I fell in love with bison when I was a child. I was born in Montana and it was there that I first saw them. After 52 years I clearly remember the moment they came into view and how majestic they were. As long as the Buffalo Field Campaign is around I believe there is reason to hope that there will be wild buffalo walking out of a misty fog on a crisp Montana morning for others to see 100 years from now.

They need protectin before they become extinct. Jeressic Park is only a movie, we can't bring extinct animals back. Buffalos are part of America and need help.

The Buffalo Field Campaign is the LONE voice fighting for the preservation of our genetically pure remaining grand Buffalo's. It is shameful enough that we have destroyed our buffalo's entire heritage and habitat; now even more appalling is how the herd faces more relentless greed and false science, pushed onto the public by welfare ranching barons bent on wiping the entire species off the planet.These soldiers of the Buffalo Field Campaign standing up and fighting for the remaining pure herd are REAL AMERICAN heroes.

The Buffalo Field Campaign is an heroic effort to save the precious lives of bison incapable of defending themselves against decades of murder, injustice and pursuit of those willing to diminish, if not, vanish their beautiful and mighty existence. Despite rough terrain, deepness of snow or treaherous storm a warrior appears armed with an invisible shield of justice and a sword of preservation yielding every protection possible through actions that are strengthened by the dedication of true and loyal hearts. Many lives have been saved, inhumane cruelty would have gone unnoticed, senseless slaughter would rage a terror so fierce and devastating to the point of no return of free roaming buffalo. If I were speaking of human life, shock would arouse heartfelt concern from the masses. Why shouldn't it matter just as much for the campaign of saving the buffalo? Their cruelly interrupted world consists of a family with children, a mother, a father and a community of life. "Save Our Buffalo."

The Buffalo Field Campaign is the ONLY group fighting for the rights of the American Buffalo, an ecologically extinct creature championed as a symbol of wilderness and freedom in this country. Buffalo are treated as if they were livestock all over the country, even those not kept in fences. The Buffalo Field Campaign documents abuses committed by government agencies committed against the last wild herd of buffalo, and brings the evidence to trial and to the legislature to stop the abuse and slaughter of these magnificent creatures. The buffalo is almost extinct! The Green Award would go a very long way to saving an endangered species from annihilation and torture. Please help us bring this attention to the public sphere. Thank you.

The Buffalo Field Campaign is a family of volunteers inspired by and dedicated to the Sacred Buffalo! We have been standing with the bison for the past 15 years and have learned so much. We have learned how to live in community, how to care for one another, how to respect Nature, how to listen, how to observe, the list goes on and on. All this we have learned from the wild buffalo. We continue to learn from their wisdom. We continue to stand in their defense. We continue our efforts in the field, in the media, in congress, in the courts, and within our lodge all in respect and great admiration for the mighty bison and wild nature. Join us this Spring and in the 2012 Green Awards! Wild and Free-justine

Federal and State policy serves only the cattlemen and their oligarchy in Montana. The Buffalo Field Campaign serves an important function is making the public aware of the abuses of the buffalo under the IBMP. While I do not agree with every position adopted by the Buffalo Field Campaign, I strongly believe that this kind of passionate advocacy serves a crucial purpose in America.

BFC is a great organization and working day and night to help preserve the wild buffalo. When I wanted to help with a petition, they answered me personally and gave me feedback. They are doing important work and are the major group standing up for the buffalo in Yellowstone National Park.

BFC is the first organization to bring to the attention of the general public the sad legacy of both Yellowstone NP and the livestock industry of Montana's regarding wild bison in the Yellowstone area. While other organizations have begun to focus on the travesty that poses as wildlife management concerning wild bison in Montana, they are new to the action. BFC has worked tirelessly to protect the last pure, wild bison left on their home range. Without the dedication of the volunteers and staff of BFC one shudders to think what would have happened to these iconic creatures. The battle is not over but the Buffalo Field Campaign continues to protect the Yellowstone bison (doing a far better job than the park service) from the livestock industries continued assault on the wildlife that belongs to us all.

I find these people to be extremely helpful in trying to save our American Heritage of free-ranging buffalo and our public lands and wildlife in general. They answer any questions and reply to my e-mails (something rarely done by others). They endure hardships and harrassment on behalf all all people interested in saving what's left of the "real American West". They are informative, honest, and cooperative in their efforts. They put themselves on the front lines, and work with Native Americans to try and preserve a way of life eons old.

BFC is the only valid organization advocating for the survival of our last continuous wild buffalo herd in the world, without BFC our last wild buffalo herd would have or will vanish quickly, they are the only organization that slows down the harrassment, murder and meddling with our nation's last iconic wild native free symbol of wild free roaming buffalo, without them, that's it, no more reality.

As a lifelong resident of the eastern US, I am still shocked by the news that BFC reports regarding wild buffalo. If not for BFC bringing the federal government's slaughter and harassment of wild buffalo to public attention, these animals might not even exist in the US anymore. The members of BFC are incredibly dedicated to their cause, in spite of their small budget, remote location, and the fact that their opponents are supported by all US taxpayers. The BFC is working to dispel the myth that brucellosis is spread by wild buffalo to domestic herds, which is not a documented means of transmission and is an excuse for federal agencies to continue to harass and kill buffalo. When I read their weekly updates, I get a feeling for buffalo as social animals with family structures and lives that matter. This means that every buffalo death is a death to a member of a family and a society. The dedication and personal interest that the BFC feel toward buffalo really comes through in their updates. They don't see the buffalo as resources for human use, but as individuals in a society with a right to live their lives as nature intended. The BFC needs more funding in order to spread their message to the whole country, so that more people can be outraged that their taxes are funding the slaughter and harassment of wild buffalo. Honestly, before I heard of the BFC, I assumed that wild buffalo were living as well as any western animal who is restricted in range by human settlement and perhaps occasionally hunted during short seasons. The BFC is working for a population of animals in a remote location whose fate has up to now been decided by wealthy landowners and federal agencies, and the rest of the country needs to know about it.

I grew up in eastern Montana, attended U of Montana, and worked summers in Yellowstone as, of all things, a bellhop. The first live buffalo I ever saw were in Yellowstone; the reality was far beyond anything I'd read in novels or history: huge, powerful beings seeming to be peacefully at home. At the time, I believed the Park was focused on preserving and protecting buffalo as part of its mandate, and I was delighted to learn of the herd's existence. Only after I began receiving information from Buffalo Field Campaign many years later did I realize how tentative is this last free buffalo herd's existence and that I could help preserve these buffalo with letters and e-mails. Buffalo Field Campaign has made a huge difference in the herd's treatment and its hopes for survival; without BFC, this symbol of the West might no longer exist.

Over the years I have watched the tireless efforts of the people at the Buffalo Field Campaign in trying to end government persecution of the last vestige of this nation's original buffalo population. There is much competition for the land and ranching interests seem to be in the forefront getting in the way of every other creature. Please help BFC to continue their vital efforts by recognizing them as the great not-for-profit animal welfare organization that they are -- and thereby recognizing the need to preserve the Yellowstone buffalo without government harassment. Thank you for your consideration.

I'm here at the BFC lodge, waiting to go out on afternoon patrol. This is my fourth time volunteering here at the BFC. I usually come at the same time of year each year, in and around the time my kids have spring break. I watched some horrible hazings and a 600 bison capture my first year here in 2008. The cruelty and inhumanity of the process made me ill and will never leave me. Agents stabbing panicking buffalo with giant gaffes, before packing them into horse trailers to head to eventual slaughter.. Last year the winter was so bad, the spring so late in coming. Buffalo were everywhere on the road, ribs showing through thick mangy fur, heads hanging hang-dog, as they slowly plodded down the road. The hills were buried in snow, grass very hard to come by. Buffalo would try to graze at the old, exposed tufts on the side of the highway, but mostly they were just exhausted, reserves spent in the long harsh winter. At night they commonly tried to bed down on the pavement as lying in the snow would require even more energy. If those buffalo had their free will, where would they have been during that long harsh winter? This year is a totally different picture. Same time of year, and the snow is mostly gone from the field in front of the cabin, new spring growth coming through everywhere. The buffalo look so healthy! They still don't have free will, though they are currently gathering at their calving grounds on Horse Butte. They have little interest in the roads this year, except for dangerous crossings, hoping the cars and semis thundering past at 80 mph have drivers intelligent enough to slow down when they see the hot pink "Buffalo in Road" signs tirelessly put up and taken down by BFC volunteers. The buffalo need this warm spring. They also need to be left alone. They need a wild life corridor! The BFC is the real thing, working, working, working.

My firsst visit the Yellowstone my wife and I saw a large number of Buffalo. A few years later we returned and found a far lesser number. On returning home I began looking into why they were missing and I found only BUffalo Field Campaign would explain what was going on. My congressional members, USDA, and Dept of Interior were all in denial.

I have been a member/donor of Buffalo Field Campaign (BFC) since it began I think in 1996. As a naturalist guide and conservationist I appreciate every day the amazing work they do often in frigid temperatures for our native Yellowstone genetically pure bison that have been singled out by the cattle industry. BFC has exposed the horrific Interagency Bison Management Plan for what it is--a campaign led by the livestock industry to keep wild Yellowstone bison out of MT. They use the disease, brucellosis, as the reason, but it is really all about competition for grass. Native wildlife belongs on our precious public lands, not the damn cows! BFC has led the way to help return these bison to MT.

This group has worked so hard and under extremely difficult circumstances to help the remaining bison. These animals were hunted almost to extinction just for sport in the 19th century and even in recent years there has been continuing harassment and killing. The animals deserve to live in peace as a national treasure and symbol, and those who have worked so hard on their behalf deserve recognition for all their efforts.

I can only imagine the hardships these good people endure each winter during the freezing weather to protect our last remaining herd of free roaming American Bison. The dedication to this great historically significant herd is amazing. I wish I could give more than I do and just hope others will learn about their personal sacrifices on all American's behalf and for the Buffalo of Yellowstone. Not enough good words in my vocabulary!

BFC actually works with and for the last wild buffalo left in America. They keep an eye on various agencies to try and make sure that they follow the law; they work hard to change policies that aren't working as intended; they try to stop unlawful hazing and trapping. They are dedicated to keeping the public informed as to the truth of what actions are being done for and against the buffalo.

The american bison in and around Yellowstone National Park represent the only remaining genetically pure herd of bison, also called buffalo, left on the planet. In spite of this, the Montana cattlemen are opposed to any protection and determined to exterminate any animals that leave the park to find forage in the winter. The Buffalo Field Campaign is the only organization dedicated to preserving this amazing American heritage animal. This legendary animal once roamed the west in the hundreds of thousands has been reduced to around 3000 animals.. The extremely dedicated individuals in the BFC are on the front lines working tirelessly to protect these remaining animals.

Buffalo Field Campaign has been active for buffaloes for many years,
and I have consistently followed their progress in protecting them.
They are well aware of every issue that threatens the buffalo, and immediately notify their online volunteers that action needs to be taken. I have full confidence that they will continue to do all they can
to safeguard the buffalo, until they are permanently protected by law.

BFC has single-handedly brought one of the most important species-related issues to the public's attention - the annual hazing and slaughter of the last genetically pure, free roaming American buffalo herd. Not only is the federal and state governments stressing, maiming, killing, and moving these animals, but they are doing it with tax payer dollars. All the while many Americans may think that the government is protecting these species, when in fact they are not. They are also lying, saying that bison will transmit disease, yet this has never happened, but all the while, every year, they kill our wild bison. Yellowstone National Park is a refuge for the bison, but migrating animals such as the bison follow natural patterns of food supply and birthing areas, not political boundaries. YNP is too high in elevation to supply bison with enough food year-round, and has boundaries that do not take into consideration wildlife migration patterns, and so the bison migrate out of the park. During these times the government stampedes in with helicopters, horses and ATV's, forcing the bison to run for many, many miles. Calves die, legs break, animals drown, exhaustion sets in, laws are broken... Why? To invest in the cattle industry so that private cattle can graze on public land - our land - wildlife's land. Why, still today, are we "paying" private companies by giving them our public lands and our tax subsidies, to have their cattle overgraze and ruin these lands? The land gets tramped and this kills native grasses; without the grasses many species die out (snakes, rabbits, birds of prey, etc). Without the diversity of wildlife, plant species suffer, further reducing biodiversity of our public lands. Overgrazing causes erosion and topsoil depletion and pollutes waterways. Need I go on? Other wildlife are poisoned and killed, gophers, coyotes, wolves, and others are killed. PROTECT bison, protect OUR land, or corporations will simply take it over, overuse and deplete the natural resources and wildlife, keep the profits, and let us flip the bills, leaving us with barren lands. We all must invest in our private lands, no one will do this for us. There are only a handful of wild bison left; an American icon - a species that helps restore native prairies and meadows, a graceful animal you should see free roaming on our public lands. Help BFC help the bison - they are the only organization committed to this effort!

thank you so much for all of your time, and hard work to protect these beautiful deserving animals. May love and light protect you all....

My husband and I donate when we can to this remarkable organization. They work in the field in Montana climates to save the American icon-the SACRED BUFFALO. They have dedicated volunteers from all over who join them as like us they believe in the cause. More Americans need to step up to save these precious animals for future generations to admire and respect. They are a part of this earth and deserve the right to remain free as was intended, and not harassed by people who think only of themselves and how they want to run things. They are not willing to compromise and we all will be responsible for a great loss if we do not speak out for the Buffalo.

I have been making donations to the Buffalo Field Campaign -- and encouraging others to do so, too -- for more than a decade. We live in a country and culture that extols the use and abuse of the earth and her inhabitants, of all species, for personal gain and convenience. The Buffalo Field Campaign is an organization that stands firmly, unapologetically, in opposition to this violation of the laws of nature, to insist that the buffalo be protected and their rights honored. The committed, caring women and men who work with the campaign exemplify the meaning of service to the community. They truly stand with the buffalo, serving as conscientious, compassionate witnesses and sharing with their followers clearly documented information about what is taking place in the field and through their efforts to change public policy. They are consistent in their communications with contributors, sending updates and promptly responding to contributions, sometimes with a hand-written thank-you note, which is rare these days. It's a joy to read about their experiences watching the four-leggeds who symbolize the wide-open spaces of the American west and who are sacred to indigenous cultures. I encourage everyone to support this organization so that they can continue their vital work to keep the buffalo "free to roam."

As a life long resident of the Horse Butte, my grandfather homesteaded (Before Hebgen Lake was a Lake) what is now Hebgen Lake Estates, and my Father worked on the Ranch that is now the Yellowstone Ranch Preserve, (former Munns Ranch) Breaking horses in the 30's and 40's. I still live in the homestead cabin they built in 1938(the second cabin on the original homestead). At the moment I'm living with my mother next door in 'our' family cabin, because she lost her sight and has developed dementia. We have witnessed the atrocities put forth against the Bison from the beginning. We have seen the carelessness of the 'Gvt.' officials first hand. My father pretty much told them all to keep off this road and property or else, and they pretty much have. That does not stop them from using the power-line behind our house that is on forest service, and public access. We support the BFC in their endeavors. They are some of the most dedicated, caring people you could ever meet. If it weren't for them and their help not only would the Bison be exterminated from the Horse Butte Peninsula, but I'm afraid, so would my mother and I. If we need anything, they are the first to respond. Even when a stupid neighbor started a fire in the afternoon just as the wind was coming up which spread the fire fast a furiously. One call to the BFC, (they were in the middle of documenting a haze) and they scrambled people over to our area. Of course the Department of Livestock Agents tried to stop the BFC from helping us put out the fire, but with some persistence from the BFC and my mother, father and I, they then let the BFC come fight the fire while the deputies and DoL agents sat on their behinds and watched. All this while waiting for the Fire dept. to show up. Needless to say the BFC volunteers were able to stop the fire from exploding a propane tank of a Member of the Livestock communities home, they were able to stop the spread before it hit the timber. at NO Thanks to any other State or Gvt. agency that was there. When the Fire trucks finally arrived, the BFC went back and caught up with the rest of the volunteers, and the muddled mess of the haze. The Fire Dept. told me later that had the BFC not done what they had when they had we could possibly have lost EVERYTHING. The Buffalo Field Campaign is out in the field no matter what the weather, protecting the Bison to the best of their ability, and protecting the 'humans' that aren't smart enough to know that a Bison can do serious damage to a motor vehicle, along with it's occupants. You won't see anybody BUT the Buffalo Field Campaign out there all hours of the day and night in all increments of weather, warning drivers of Bison that are right along and sometimes ON the highway. I have many stories of how and what has happened out here in this battle for the Bison. But I won't take any more of any one's time right now.

As a biologist Ph.D., a daughter of the People according to family legend, and a lover of the earth, thank you for all that you do. If a government program was as successful as has been the Buffalo Field Campaign ....considering the declining numbers listed each year of murdered buffalo as reported in your newsletter....people would be dancing in the streets. You must keep up the pressure, the education, the personal dedication to this cause that you believe in. Help restore American values that bridge the divide of YOU the People from all who came to these shores after you. Save the Buffalo!

My heart goes out to the wild buffalo & I am saddened by the brutality of the DOL & it's continual onslaught on innocent animals. My heart goes out to the tireless hours the dedicated workers & volunteers of Buffalo Field Campaing do. I am thankful for their dedication. I donate whenever I can & goodshop for BFC. I think BFC does a wonderful job to protect our last wild buffalo. They are heroes.

In a time when so many are frustrated, alienated and downright angry, a group of people come together to protect for the buffalo from belief systems that have gone awry. Amidst extreme temperatures, they stand together with limited creature comforts because they know everything is connected. They also want you to feel connected. And, they want you to care about our environment, too. With only a vision, they amass, from all points of our world. Often they don't realize fully why they come together. They are just driven to do so. They want to stop the murdering. They want the majestic buffalo to roam like they always have. Safe. Protected. Honored. Long ago humanity was an integral part of nature, and nature an integral part of humanity. It is time to return to that oneness, because everything... every thing is connected to something larger than itself. To disconnect any part of this eco-system is an instant recipe for demise. It is time to return to wholeness.

In winter of 1996-97 after my fall visit to the Tetons and Yellowstone over 1,000 wild bison were slaughtered at the borders of Yellowstone and Montana. I was horrified. Online I discovered Buffalo Nations and Cold Mountain Cold River - buffalo activist groups which evolved into Buffalo Field Campaign. Always honest, direct and consistent in their determination to regain habitat for the wild herd - the BFC intensive website has helped me inform myself while responding to calls for action to write letters, make calls etc. Their persistence in documenting the situation is remarkable. The email updates are always informative great for supporters near and far. BFC is a wonderful hard working group and I am always moved by their strength and commitment to the future of the bison herd.

Buffalo Field Campaign is one of the wisest, most compassionate and caring organizations of dedicated people who truly understand the meaning of our place as human animals among other animals and all life on Earth. We are all related. We are all interdependent. We all share this small planet in an enormity of galaxies and an ancient universe, and our sacred responsibility as humans is to walk humbly and lightly on this Earth, to protect its life, to halt ANY destruction and the 7th extinction of biodiversity that we are now bringing about, and which will inevitably include our own, unless we wake up. As a lifelong "animal person," advocate and activist for human and environmental justice, as a cofounder and coordinator of a small nonprofit fair trade indigenous organization, I am honored to be able to speak personally and professionally on behalf of BFC. Working on a shoestring they are with the bison to be free. They understand. They care. The bison respond and migrate and follow their ancient paths, and together we can all live--from the tiniest microorganisms to the largest mammals--in Yellowstone, in the Northern Rockies, in this particular amazing ecosystem, wisdom and real science may intersect and prevail. And if it does, it's BFC who stands with the bison at its center. "But ask now the animals, and they shall teach you; and the birds of the sky, they will tell you. Or speak to the earth and it will teach you; and the fishes of the sea shall inform you." (—Job 12:7-8)

I've been following Buffalo Field Campaign efforts to protect wild bison in their habitat for about five years. What impresses me is how these committed volunteers maintain their cool, candor, and compassion under all circumstances. When BFC isn't patrolling the migratory routes on behalf of bison bulls, cows and calves, who are perpetually hazed, run ragged, darted, drugged, and slaughtered, they're attending meetings, lobbying, writing policy papers, educating the public, providing objective facts, and countering self-serving lies (about brucellosis, for example) that cattle ranchers and hunters tell in their war on these beautiful beasts of the plains and forests.

I first heard about this organization on my last trip to Yellowstone and I was so impressed with their work and the need for their work, that I have kept in touch with them and donated what I can (in money).

I visited the Buffalo Field Campaign in Montana. It is a group of deeply committed, caring individuals, who have stood up against the squandering of Federal and State tax dollars that are used to cruelly harass and kill our nation's last Bison. The BFC opposes the Montana cattle industry's propaganda that Buffalo should not be allowed to roam freely on our Federal Lands. Also, the BFC educates Americans regarding the influence of the state's cattlemen and the reckless control they exert on the MDOL (Montana Department of Livestock) and other 4 members of the IBMP.

These people are honest, hard-working, savvy, and absolutely passionate. Without their pioneering work, we'd already have lost these buffalo. They were out there when it was cold, lonely, maligned work and they persevered. We all owe them a great debt for saving our heritage

I first ran across BFC volunteers when they were just starting out. They had a table with information near Old Faithful in Yellowston. Since then, their emails have kept me informed of the appalling treatment of Yellowstone Buffalo, a national treasure. Without the BFC, the Yellowstone Buffalo might not have survived until now. Please help them continue their courageous work.

The BFC is extraordinarily effective in protecting harrassed Yellowstone buffalo who roam out of Wyoming into Montana, and in bringing awareness to the reasons this happens and what can be done to help. My contacts with BFC workers (in person and over email) show them to be committed activists but, as importantly, approachable and polite who devote themselves in all conditions and climates to their goals.

I have supported the Buffalo Field Campaign since learning about harassment and slaughter of wild bison in the Greater Yellowstone, primarily by the State of Montana agencies, and more recently by the national park service as well. BFC volunteers play a direct role in protecting individual animals, documenting inhumane treatment of native animals and waste of public funds, and more importantly by educating Americans through outreach and media campaigns.

Every year I go out to Yellowstone I am truly awed by the size and majesty of the Yellowstone Bison. They represent the freedom and history of this country. I am a follower of the BFC and applaud them for their work at documenting the abuse that the bison have to deal with from our own government, both local and federal. Keep up the great work BFC!

The Buffalo Field Campaign has such dedicated, hard-working members in the field year round, safeguarding the magnificant bison that belong to all citizens. They never give up in their fight; even though, at times the odds are stacked against them. Members lobby at the local and national levels to get laws and policies changed to allow the Yellowstone bison access to their natural migratory routes. I believe, if it weren't for BFC members, the Yellowstone bison would be no longer. What a sad story that would be to tell our grandkids about the demise of the bison, and they would only know them by pictures in books. Hats off to the Buffalo Field Campaign!

This small and incredibly dedicated group squeezes every penny to get its full benefit. Although I

I've followed BFC and the work they do for many years. They face an uphill battle against the cattle industry for fair treatment of the last wild buffalo herd in America. They work tirelessly year-round to document the harassment, capture, and slaughter of the buffalo. They are a small group of people that don't have a lot of exposure but they persevere despite their shortcomings. I wish they had more ways of getting people involved. It is hard to get people to write letters but I know that form letters are not as impactful. I look forward to the day when i don't have to read the BFC newsletters because they were finally successful in reaching their goals. This is a non-profit worth supporting!

A fantastic organization devoted to an issue that is outside of the mainstream, even among wildlife protection and animal rights groups.

I met the Buffalo field Campiagn (BFC) about a decade ago in Yellowstone National Park when I was working with a coyote/wolf study group, Yellowstone Ecosystem Studies. BFC was always there, in the field every day, tabling events and spreading the word. I met some of the volunteers and was inspired by their honesty and passion. With bare resources, they had some of the best eucational materials, and most educated and dedicated volunteers, I had ever met. An environmental activist, educator, and University instructor with 25 years experience, they continue to be one of the best groups I support. Simply and within their means, they educate the public about the American bison's struggle to survive and thrive human threats in thier native rangelands. With so few truly wild, genetically pure bison left in America, they work all the harder to protect, advocate for, educate about, and stand alongside the bison. They are involved on all levels, from escorting bison across dark paved highways from car collisions, to educational booths, to attendance at political meetings, to involvement in litigous and celabratory activities, they stand true. This, they do from the ground. With wool hats and armfulls of firewood, withstanding whiteout blizzards and frostbite, they are in the field with cameras, peacefully and without confrontation, documenting the atrocities and crimes against a fellow creature with no voice. There is no greater and no purer work than that done by the BFC. Please support them.

I have donated to this nonprofit. I think they do an awesome job. Granted, it seems like they can't win the battle considering their opposition is the cattle industry! But every buffalo they save is a blessing! These animals deserve better protection than our government agencies give them; along the same line as the wild mustangs and burros, who are also being attacked by the same - cattle industry! God bless the volunteers of Buffalo Field campaign and all the supporters who help these animals!

I cannot say enough about the important work that the BFC does every single day in and around Yellowstone. If it weren't for them and their completely grass-roots efforts, there might very well be no native, free-ranging bison left in our greatest National Park. Volunteering with BFC was effortless; they provided for my every need while I was there, and equipped me to help their cause not only in Yellowstone but also back east at home throughout the year. Working even a little with BFC provides a glimpse into a life-and-death struggle that few might be aware of otherwise.

This was one of the most incredible experiences of my life. Every day we woke before sunrise, put on skis, and went out onto the buffalo's habitat. While most days were absolutely perfect--watching buffalo, elk, and wolves in their natural grace--other days were absolutely horrible as Montana livestock agents came out with helicopters and snowmobiles and disrupted the entire ecosystem. I watched and videotaped as they chased buffalo right through barbed-wire fences and into traps, from where they were loaded onto trucks and sent to slaughter houses. While I was there we also made several trips to the state Capital in Helena, where we testified in support of the buffalo. It was a great way to take some of what i learned in the field, fueled by the passion of how I saw them treating the buffalo, and use it to help change the policy under which the buffalo are mistreated.