Yellowstone National Park makes up 2.2 million acres, providing visitors with unique geothermal features, stunning natural landscapes, and unparalleled wildlife viewing opportunities. The park is home to a wide variety of mammals from the smallest mice to the intimidating grizzly bear but Yellowstone’s most iconic animal is easily the bison.
An estimated 5,400 bison live in Yellowstone as of 2024, marking the largest bison population on public land in the United States. It is the only place in the U.S. where bison have lived continuously since prehistoric times. Despite their fluffy look bison can be quite dangerous, reaching speeds up to 35 miles per hour and weighing up to 2,000 pounds.
While the idea of leaving a national park’s wildlife alone seems easy enough, some people like the tourist in the video below seem to have a difficult time understanding the concept.
Bison have injured more people in Yellowstone National Park than any other animal and they must be respected by visitors and park staff alike. The park requires that all wildlife be given at least 25 yards of space (bears and wolves need at least 100 yards), including bison. They’re unpredictable and can run up to three times as fast as people, making them quite dangerous to those who approach too close. Read more on bison safety below.
Yellowstone National Park Bison Safety:
Bison have injured more people in Yellowstone than any other animal. Bison are unpredictable and can run three times faster than humans. Always stay at least 25 yards (23 m) away from bison.
- Give bison space when they are near a campsite, trail, boardwalk, parking lot, or in a developed area. If need be, turn around and go the other way to avoid interacting with a wild animal in close proximity.
- Approaching bison threatens them, and they may respond by bluff charging, head bobbing, pawing, bellowing, or snorting. These are warning signs that you are too close and that a charge is imminent.
- Do not stand your ground. Immediately walk or run away from the animal. Spray bear spray as you are moving away if the animal follows you.
Too bad the guy was unharmed. They should track him down and cite him. This type of behavior should be aggressively discouraged.
Really would’ve enjoyed the video more had the bison gored the ah0le.
Me too.
Totally agree. Maybe then they would learn respect.
Yes
These folks should be banned for life for antagonist behavior towards the bison and other animals period.
Morons.
Here is a thought mandatory $5,000 fine, doubles the second offense and ten years, banned from federal parks for life.
Simple, sweet, you know the consequences, your choice.
So, what is the problem?
Me too. I like it!
Totally rooting for the bison.
What stupid human!!!
Why did they turn the camera away, just shot the whole scene? What a waste.
Its redundant to keep reporting the stupidly antagonistic behavior of tourons in Yellowstone. I think we must take actions commonly imployed to force compliance from unruley schoolkids by denying access to wildlife in all parts at all times. Anybody harrassing wildlife is arrested, must appear in court and be fined.
They really should! These people have no respect for the park or the other visitors. Let them go to Boomers!
Goes to show the world that USA is completely filled up with idiots that can’t keep nature alone and the only thing I wish for is China puts them in cages!
What an idiot. He deserves to be mamed. The family in the vehicle not much better.
Please ban this man from National Parks forever!
Is alcohol even legal at the park?
Or is the testosterone + stupidity cocktail really THAT dangerous?
06.11.25
I am a animal advocate. Bison embrace Native American cultural favoritism, and justifiably so. I detest the needless teasing of innocent animals like the Buffalo to satisfy both Childishness and Bordom in ill suited tourists, on Nature’s grounds but for all of the Wrong reasons. Shame on the Tourist!
Ass In Yellowstone ….deserves any hurt the bison might dish out !!!! 🙄😤
It never ceases to amaze me just how ignorant people really are when it comes to WILD animals. Lack of knowledge can cost you
your life . Not to mention others. Read up before you city minded people go trucking out on a wilderness trip. This is safety first .
It never ceases to amaze me just how ignorant people really are when it comes to WILD animals. Lack of knowledge can cost you
your life . Not to mention others. Read up before you city minded people go trucking out on a wilderness trip. This isn’t Disneyland
Will this man get arrested for harassing the Bison? I thought you were supposed to stay in your car and keep driving not rubberneck. Rangers should give them all tickets and ban this guy from National Parks.
To bad some people do not get hired on camera, people are sooo stupidward
That man with the buffalo deserves to get engorged the way he is behaving….the man’s behavior will end up getting that bison killed because of his selfish behavior
I think they need to change entrance policy for entering Yellowstone NP….a complete mental test should be required
Ban and fine that idiot.
This boob needs to be fined reprimanded and refused admittance to all National Parks forever!
Those idiot humans need to learn they are in the animals home. Stupid idiots. I’m so sorry wilds of all types.
Idiot!
Hook and book the ass holes and send them to jail