Bison meat price per pound
Ground versus steaks. Buffalo means bison.
Short answer: Buffalo in US stores is American bison. On Nov 10, 2026, ground bison ran $16.50–$28.50/lb (middle $24.75/lb) and steaks ran $35.17–$140.00/lb (middle $60.00/lb). Shipping is extra.
How much is buffalo meat per pound is the category page. This page is the ground-versus-steaks price table. Grass-fed means the product text says grass-fed or grass-finished.
Ground bison vs bison steaks
17 of 18 ground listings and 54 of 58 steak listings say grass-fed or grass-finished. None of these listings were pasture-raised with the feeding otherwise unverified. Prices verified Nov 10, 2026.
| Cut | Lowest | Middle | Highest | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ground bison | $16.50/lbFlint Hills Bison Company | $24.75/lb | $28.50/lb | 18 |
| Bison steaks | $35.17/lbParker Pastures | $60.00/lb | $140.00/lb | 58 |
Who sells bison
Northstar Bison, Wild Idea Buffalo, and Flint Hills Bison are included when they have a priced listing. Other shops in the feed are listed the same way. Order is by the cheapest listing, not by affiliate status.
| Shop | Listings | Cheapest | Shipping we have read |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flint Hills Bison Company | 8 | $16.50/lbGround | Unknown |
| Force of Nature | 4 | $21.70/lbGround | Free at $189 (read Nov 4, 2026) |
| Northstar Bison | 46 | $22.00/lbGround | Free from $250 (read Nov 4, 2026) |
| Wild Idea Buffalo | 11 | $22.50/lbGround | Free at $300 (read Nov 5, 2026) |
| Parker Pastures | 3 | $24.18/lbGround | Unknown |
| US Wellness Meats | 4 | $25.29/lbGround | Free over 15 lb (continental) (read Nov 8, 2026) |
Cheapest bison listings
| # | Ranch | Cut | Product | Pack | Per lb | Feed claim |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flint Hills Bison CompanyKansas · ships US | Ground bison | Ground Bison 1 lb | $16.50 / 1 lb | $16.50/lb | Grass-fed claim |
| 2 | Force of NatureShips in the US | Ground bison | Grass Fed Ground Bison | $18.99 / 0.88 lb | $21.70/lb | Grass-finished |
| 3 | Northstar BisonWisconsin · ships US | Ground bison | Bison Ground · 1 lb | $22.00 / 1 lb | $22.00/lb | Grass-finished |
| 4 | Wild Idea BuffaloSouth Dakota · ships US | Ground bison | Ground Buffalo (1 lb.) | $22.50 / 1 lb | $22.50/lb | Grass-finished |
| 5 | Northstar BisonWisconsin · ships US | Ground bison | Bison Ground Carnivore Blend · 1 lb | $23.00 / 1 lb | $23.00/lb | Grass-finished |
| 6 | Northstar BisonWisconsin · ships US | Ground bison | Bison Coarse Ground · 1 lb | $23.50 / 1 lb | $23.50/lb | Grass-finished |
| 7 | Northstar BisonWisconsin · ships US | Ground bison | Bison Ground Chuck · 1 lb | $23.50 / 1 lb | $23.50/lb | Grass-finished |
| 8 | Parker PasturesColorado · ships US | Ground bison | Grass-fed Ground Bison | $24.20 / 1 lb | $24.18/lb | Grass-finished |
| 9 | Northstar BisonWisconsin · ships US | Ground bison | Bison Coarse Ground Round · 1 lb | $24.75 / 1 lb | $24.75/lb | Grass-finished |
| 10 | US Wellness MeatsShips in the US | Ground bison | Ground Bison - 1 lb | $25.29 / 1 lb | $25.29/lb | Grass-finished |
| 11 | Northstar BisonWisconsin · ships US | Ground bison | Bison Ground Sirloin · 1 lb | $26.70 / 1 lb | $26.70/lb | Grass-finished |
| 12 | Northstar BisonWisconsin · ships US | Ground bison | Bison Old World Ground Blend · 1 lb | $26.70 / 1 lb | $26.70/lb | Grass-finished |
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Questions
How much is bison meat per pound?
Buffalo in US stores is American bison. On Nov 10, 2026, ground bison ran $16.50–$28.50/lb (middle $24.75/lb) and steaks ran $35.17–$140.00/lb (middle $60.00/lb). Shipping is extra.
How much is buffalo meat per pound?
In US stores, buffalo meat means American bison, not water buffalo. Use the ground and steak ranges above. Shipping is extra and is not in those figures.
What do grass-fed bison steaks cost?
On Nov 10, 2026, 54 of 58 bison steak listings said grass-fed or grass-finished. The full steak range was $35.17–$140.00/lb. Shipping is extra.
Which shops sell bison meat online?
On Nov 10, 2026, 6 shops had bison in stock. The cheapest listing was $16.50/lb at Flint Hills Bison Company. Order is by price, not commission.
Is shipping included?
No. Pack price divided by listed weight only. A free-shipping line is shown when we have read the shop’s page. Otherwise the cost is unknown.