Bison in bulk butchered for you
Buy quarter, half, and whole animals to fill your freezer
Securing a bigger share of bison is often the most economical way to go for families that want a ready supply throughout the year. Not only do you get a better price per pound than at retail, you also get to choose how the meat is cut by the butcher—perfectly matched to the way you cook. We offer pre-set cutting packages, or for half and whole shares you can specify your own custom cutting instructions.
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When to Order
We have butcher dates year round, so when to order depends on what works for you time wise and whether you would like a smaller or larger animal. Fall and Spring butcher spots are subject to availability. Go for a fall bison for a relatively smaller total amount of meat or a spring bison for a larger amount of meat. For more information on cuts, delivery and pick-up, or how it works, keep scrolling. Contact us directly to place your order at stangelbison@gmail.com | (541) 426-4919.
For additional information on how pricing is determined keep scrolling
Pricing Estimates
Quarter bison $1,100 - $1,324
$8.00 per lb, 137.5 - 162.5 lbs hanging weight
Half bison $2,063 - $2,440
$7.50 per lb, 275 - 325 lbs hanging weight
Full bison $3,990 - $4,715
$7.25 per lb, 550 - 650 lbs hanging weight
Get the cuts you want
PACKAGE A The most cuts, the least burger
PACKAGE B: A fair share of everything
PACKAGE C A few steaks, one roast, more burger
PACKAGE D: The most burger, only the finest steaks
CUSTOM: Speak directly with the butcher to choose your cuts
Delivery and pick-up
We can deliver orders to certain locations in Oregon, Washington and Idaho, or you can avoid a delivery fee (variable by location) by picking up your share here at the ranch.
Delivery locations:
Moscow, Idaho** • Nampa, Idaho • Wenatchee, Washington** • Yakima, Washington** • Walla Walla, Washington • Tri-Cities, Washington • La Grande, Oregon • Hermiston, Oregon • Biggs Junction, Oregon • Hood River, Oregon • Or anywhere along the route from the ranch to these locations
Shipping is VERY limited due to the cost and fact that we are in a rural area and cannot get dry ice. If you are located in an area displayed on the map, shipping may be an option. Please contact us directly to discuss those options: stangelbison@gmail.com | (541) 426-4919
**These delivery locations are options during our regular farmers market season, May - October
How the math works
Animals and costs vary by weight. Buying a bison share is a little different from how you normally purchase meat. Read below to understand how costs are calculated based on the specific weight of the animal your share comes from.
What you’re buying
We sell our animals “on the hoof,” which means we technically sell them when they are still alive. You, the customer, then own a portion of the actual animal—a quarter, half, or whole—once we receive your deposit. You then select how your portion gets butchered.
Calculating cost for the animal
The total price for your bison share is determined by multiplying your share’s “hanging weight” by the price per pound. Hanging weight refers to the weight of the animal after slaughter when the hide, head, legs, and entrails have been removed but no butchery has happened. You will receive your hanging weight several days after your scheduled butcher date.
Current Quarter Share = $6.90/lb, Half Share = $6.40/lb, Whole Share = $6.15/lb
Calculating cost for cut and wrap
Our bison are harvested on the ranch by a custom exempt mobile slaughter and then transported to our local custom exempt meat shop for processing. Your cost for cutting and wrapping is calculated on a per pound basis: the hanging weight of your share x cut and wrap price per pound = your cost.
Current cut and wrap = $1.10/lb
Calculating your total
Add together the cost of the animal and the cost of cut and wrap to determine your total cost. Note: the cut and wrap fee is set by the butcher and subject to change.
Current Quarter Share = $8.00/lb, Half Share = $7.50/lb, Whole Share = $7.25/lb
Calculating how much meat to expect from your share
Boneless cutting typically yields a meat percentage in the high 60s to low 70s. Your order will naturally have a higher weight if you choose to receive offal and/or bones. Many factors other than removing bones play into the final yield—such as shrinkage from hanging in the cooler, moisture lost as the carcass is cut down into portions, and disposal of inedible or undesirable pieces.
Call or email us directly to place your order
stangelbison@gmail.com | (541) 426-4919
Secure your share with a deposit above
PRICING ESTIMATES
To make it easy for you, pricing estimates have the cost of the animal and cost of the animal and cut and wrap already added together.
More details
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Your total price is determined by the animal's hanging weight and price per pound for cutting and wrapping.
Cut and wrap — $1.10 per pound
Quarter- $6.90 per pound ($8.00. per pound including cutting & wrapping)
Half- $6.40 per pound ($7.50 per pound including cutting & wrapping)
Whole- $6.15 per pound ($7.25 per pound including cutting & wrapping)
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A non-refundable deposit, as detailed below, is required upon placing your order. This reserves/purchases your live animal. Once the bison is processed, we will contact you with the remaining balance for your order. Cash, check, Venmo, and card are all acceptable payment options. Payment by card incurs a 3.6% transaction fee. Deposit amounts
Quarter — $300.00
Half — $600.00
Whole — $1,200.00
As the calendar moves later into spring, average animal sizes get bigger—which means you get more and spend more.
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The bare minimum requirements for storing a bulk share of bison are as follows:
Quarter: 4 cubic ft. (2 banana boxes)
Half: 6 cubic ft. (3 banana boxes)
Whole: 12 cubic ft. (6 banana boxes)
You will need a little more space if you get bones and/or offal
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Q. Can I have my share custom cut to my specifications?
A. For half and whole-animal shares, yes, you absolutely can. For quarters, we kindly require that you select one of the four cutting packages detailed above. To place custom cutting instructions, you will speak directly with the butcher after you have reserved your share through Stangel Bison Ranch. Please note: Custom cutting orders may incur additional cutting fees from the butcher.
Q. If I order a quarter share, do I miss out on any cuts?
A. We do a split quarter, which means we match you with someone else that has your same cut package and split a half between you two. This allows you to get cuts from the whole half vs the front or back quarter. However, as there is only one tri-tip on each half of the animal, quarter shares receive either a tri-tip or flat iron (cuts which are comparable in size and quality).
Q. How much meat should I expect based on the weight of a bison?
A. Boneless cutting typically yields a meat percentage in the high 60s to low 70s. Your order will naturally have a higher weight if you choose to receive offal and/or bones.
Q. Why is the yield percentage in the high 60s low 70s?
A. Many factors other than removing bones play into the final yield—such as shrinkage from hanging in the cooler, moisture lost as the carcass is cut down into portions, and disposal of inedible or undesirable pieces.
Q. What happens to the good bits of meat that get cut away during butchery?
A. All trim meat (excess bits cut away in the process) and cuts not selected in your cutting package are ground for burger.
Q. I’m used to having choices with my round steak. Is that possible here?
A. Yes, all orders with round steak (options A, B, and C) can specify having their round steak ground, cubed, plain, or as roasts.
Q. What happens with the bones? Can I keep some for soups or my dogs? Do they cost extra?
A. It’s your share of the bison, so you are welcome to the bones if you want them. Soup and dog bones are available to you—simply specify when you order. No, bones do not cost extra.
Q. Can I keep the offal (organs and other non-traditional cuts)?
Yes. Tongue, heart, liver, and oxtail are available for additional packaging fee set by the butcher.
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Have questions about determining how much meat you should buy, what cuts you should get, or just the buying in bulk process in general? The Good Meat Project as WONDERFUL articles about any questions you may have.
The National Bison Association has information on not only how to cook specific cuts and recipes, but also nutrition information and how we as an industry are working to restore numbers in the United States.
Beef It’s What’s For Dinner. Yes, this is a beef website, BUT, bison have the same cuts as beef and the cuts will have the same characteristics. Bison will just be a bit leaner and might have a different size. This website has tons of information on cuts, cooking methods, and recipes.