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SDSU West River Research and Extension
711 N Creek DR
Rapid City, SD 57703
Jeff supports the citizens of South Dakota in his role as an Assistant Professor and SDSU Extension Bison Specialist based in Rapid City.
Jeff Martin
Assistant Professor and SDSU Extension Bison Specialist
Also by Jeff Martin
Decoding Bison: Refining the Bison Body Condition Score
Body condition scoring is an effective management tool as it allows managers to safely assess the health of their mature animals quickly and non-invasively.
Decoding Bison Dietary Selection: More Than Just Grass
While bison are often thought of as quintessential grazers, their diet is surprisingly variable. However, they also snack on non-grass species throughout the year.
Bringing happy, healthy bison back to the Great Plains
January 17, 2025
There are approximately 400,000 bison across North America, down from 30 to 60 million prior to the 1860s. South Dakota has the largest bison population in the U.S. with nearly 40,000, and Martin hopes to see it keep rising.