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Want to buy a bison? Bid on six to be sold — in pairs — from Big Bone Lick State Historic Site


The Kentucky Department of Parks is accepting bids on six bison at Big Bone Lick State Historic Site in Union.

The bison are being sold in three groups of two.  The department is accepting sealed bids on the three lots through noon, Feb. 19, 2018.

For questions and plans to see the bison, contact Paul Simpson at the park in Boone County at 859-384-3522 or email paul.simpson@ky.gov

Bids must include your name, address and daytime telephone number.

A $100 deposit is required with all bids (check or money order); the deposit will be returned to all non-winning bidders. 

Checks should be made out to Big Bone Lick State Historic Site.

Bids should be sent to:

The Kentucky Department of Parks
Bison Sealed Bid
c/o John Ballard
2 Hudson Hollow, Unit 1
Frankfort, Ky. 40601


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