Custer State Park bison rut brings spectacular views, extra safety precautions
KNBN NewsCenter1 August 2, 2021 CUSTER, S.D. — They’re America’s national mammal – and there are few places you can get as up close and personal to them as Custer State Park. But as we’ve seen in the past, there are definitely precautions to take when admiring the bison herds of the Black Hills. photo courtesy: WWF/Clay Bolt Each year, beginning in mid-July, a spectacular sight to see at Custer State Park – the bison rut. Mature bulls giving up their lone, bachelor lifestyles to seek out a cow – and battle ferociously for the chance to mate. Male bison, which can weigh up to a t...