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Bison calves arriving at Blue Mounds

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Just in time for Mother’s Day, a healthy bull calf was born late on April 25 at the Blue Mounds State Park where more than 30 calves are expected this spring, arriving between now and the middle of June. According to park manager Chris Ingebretsen, visitors hoping to see the bison may stop at the park office where staff can offer advice on where to look for the herd. Also, the park website will be updated soon with a new version of the park map that shows the three best locations for spotting the herd (the observation deck, Eagle Rock and the bench on the Western Loop trail). Ingebretsen said these locations are the best places to get a general location of the herd, and from there people can hike along the fenced perimeter of the bison range to get closer views.

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