Antelope Island State Park | Utah State Parks

🤠 It's roundup time! Every autumn, Antelope Island State Park hosts one of the greatest spectacles in the West: the Great Bison Roundup! What is it? Hundreds of horseback riders gather the island's herd — nearly 800 bison — and gently guide them to the corrals. It’s an authentic Western tradition you have to see to believe! But why do we do this every year? Think of it as their massive annual herd health check. Since the bison have no natural predators on the island, the Roundup is essential fo

Ever wonder what happens after the Bison Roundup? It’s bison working time! This is where we work all the bison through a squeeze chute to check them out and sort them for keep or sale. Antelope Island State Park lacks natural predators for these wild creatures, which is why we manage the herd this way. The roundup and working of the bison help keep the herd healthy, disease-free, and prevent overpopulation on the island. Here’s how it works: 1. Bison enter the chevron area for sorting into small

Nature: Antelope Island