FOSS, Okla. (AP) - More than 60 bison auctioned off by Oklahoma will stay in the state after two Indian tribes made the winning bid of about $88,000.
The herd had roamed the grasslands of Foss State Park, about 90 miles (145 kilometers) west of Oklahoma City but was put up for auction after drought conditions meant costly purchases of hay were required to feed the animals.
The Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes made the winning bid.
Since 1980, with a gift of 29 bison, the tribes have maintained bison herds in central and western Oklahoma. Nathan Hart, the tribes’ economic development director, tells The Oklahoman that with the newly purchased herd, they’ll have more than 300 bison.
Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department officials said they were excited the herd will go to the tribes.
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Information from: The Oklahoman, http://www.newsok.com
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