Thank you for visiting the Lone Star Lake Bison Ranch's web site. Our goal in providing this site is to keep our customers informed and educated about the attributes of bison meat as well as special events, discounts and happenings at the ranch.  If we have not had the opportunity to meet you and tell you about us, here's a brief summary of how the Lone Star Lake Bison Ranch began.  

 

As with most small businesses, our ranch started as a dream. Owners Don and Terri were both raised in rural areas of Kansas and knew they wanted their kids to be instilled with those same small-town values and sense of community. In addition, a good friend had begun raising bison and Don became convinced that it was a good idea. We started networking with other bison producers, learning about herd management, health and nutritional benefits of bison meat, and the market potential. In 1994, the opportunity to purchase land in Southwest Douglas County became a reality. Soon after, we began acquiring bison through private herds and the Kansas Buffalo Association's Auction.

 

In 1998, the wheels were set in motion to market and sell bison meat. With the help of our processing plant, Santa Fe Trail Meats in Overbrook, Kansas, the inspection and approval process was completed.  Don started selling the meat at the Lawrence Farmers' Market in 2000 and the rest, as they say, is history.

 

Today, our herd grazes on the lush native grasses that are indigenous to this area.  Our philosophy to raise only grass-fed animals, free of added hormones, growth stimulants and antibiotics is largely due to the natural ability of bison to thrive on native grasses and our commitment to raise them in an agriculturally sustainable environment conducive to their natural habitat.  These majestic animals are a symbolism of our past, present and future and we are committed to preserving their heritage and cultural influence.

 

The growth of our business is due in large part to the wonderful people we have met who recognize the quality, value and health benefits that come from eating bison meat. Our business is based on consumer trust and loyalty and we will continue to earn that trust by producing only the finest quality meat at an affordable price.  The future of the bison industry looks extremely bright due to consumer demand for home-grown, locally-produced products.  We are what we eat and we encourage you to support your local growers and producers, whose small farming operations are truly the backbone of our community.

 

Group Tours

The Lone Star Lake welcomes large and small groups to come see "where the buffalo roam." Program includes historical and cultural information about bison, health and nutritional information about the benefits of grass-fed as well as samples of our awesome bison products. Contact us at (785) 594-2926 for prices and scheduling.