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Jeff Martin

Assistant Professor and SDSU Extension Bison Specialist

605-394-2236

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.

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West River Research and Extension
Also by Jeff Martin
Bison herd grazing at Custer State Park.

Integrated Bison Mapping Project: StoryMap Walk-Through

The Integrated Bison Mapping Project (IBMP) is designed to support bison managers, Indigenous caretakers, conservation professionals, researchers, educators, students, and the public who are considering the future of bison populations in North America.

Herd of bison behind a fencline in a pasture.

Getting Started With Bison Ranching

While bison ranching has some similarities with cattle ranching, there are significant differences that must be accounted for to ensure long-term sustainability and profitability.

Bison grazing rangeland.

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.