PRATT, Kan. – The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) will auction off surplus buffaloes at the Maxwell Wildlife Refuge on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015, beginning at 11 a.m.
Corrals are located 6 miles north and 1.75 miles west of Canton in McPherson County. Those interested in bidding are encouraged to arrive early to receive a bidder number. The auction is open to the public, and lunch and concessions will be served.
This year, a total of 56 buffaloes will be auctioned, including five cows, seven yearling heifers, 10 yearling bulls, eight two-year-old bulls, 13 heifer calves, nine bull calves, and two cow/calf pairs.
Cash and personal checks if accompanied by a notarized authorization letter from the issuing bank will be accepted.
KDWPT reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Buyers must pick up the bison the day of the sale or make arrangements with the refuge manager before the sale. Animals become the buyer’s responsibility upon settlement on sale day. Load-out assistance is available until dusk the day of the sale. Stock racks and trailers should be covered or lined because bison transport best in dark conditions.
The sale will be outside and will take place rain or shine, so attendees are encouraged to dress accordingly. For more information, contact Maxwell Wildlife Refuge manager Cliff Peterson at (620) 628-4592, or wildlife and parks office in Wichita at (316) 683-8069.