ABOUT ITBC
The InterTribal Buffalo Council
The InterTribal Buffalo Council (ITBC) is a collection of 80 Tribes in 20 different states that facilitates the management of over 20,000 buffalo. Our members manage more than 32 million acres of Tribal lands, and have restored buffalo to nearly 1 million of those acres. From the large intact grasslands of Montana, to the small desert herds of New Mexico, ITBC is committed to reestablishing buffalo herds on Tribal lands in a manner that promotes cultural enhancement, spiritual revitalization, ecological restoration, and economic development. Membership of ITBC always remains open and there is a continued interest by non-member Tribes in joining the organization.
Continuing Education and Training
​ITBC's Technical Services staff is constantly looking into various grants and educational opportunities to further our Tribal manager's understanding of managing their herds. Grants from USDA and DOI have helped advance Tribal capacity to deal with bison diseases, climate change, and handling safety. ITBC has also provided training for various management methods, including holistic management, to help our member Tribes regenerate their land and allow their programs to flourish.