Bison Headbutts Car in Yellowstone National Park

We went to Yellowstone this summer and I just happened to record this, figured I would share it.
Edit: Since the "hit 'em" comment seems to have people so fluffed up, allow me to elaborate. I thought the other car coming towards the bison was being disrespectful and not giving the animal the space it deserved. Because the bison was already agitated, I thought it would serve them right to get butted like the previous car did. Petty, perhaps, but I dislike people that think they're more important than what is going on around them. Plus this was IN THE PARK, so just slow down, take your time, and enjoy the sights.
I would NEVER want an animal to get harmed, but if someone is being cocky I am not above watching to see if karma deals out some cosmetic damage to their vehicle.

[@anchovybushwack472]

"Don't mess with an animal that weighs more than your car" Couldn't have said it better myself.

[@brucevonah511]

thats a small car lol

[@halberderdier8073]

Evolution worked long and hard to produce the living bettering ram...

[@dgronzega8073]

"I'm gonna back up..." smart man.

[@dougbillbeaver]

I appreciate a person with common sense . It is getting kinda rare.

[@lindaj5492]

“He gave us the eye!” Side-eye from a buffalo 😳

[@fostercat751]

Looks like the bison is taking the sobriety test. Well done.

[@cabral5616]

Lol good 1

[@ackjass998]

I hitchhiked out west from the northeast usa late 1970s. At yellowstone stayed for awhile. got a job in the kitchen at the Old Faithful Inn . Free room and board,management hiring transients and hitch hikers like myself late august because seasonal and college workers were leaving (if memory serves,prior to covid, Yellowstone N. Park completely shuts down late september, early october ) . One day walk outside down the stairs and there's this huge bison just laying there munching on the grass, like it didn't have a care in the world. It was only about 6 ft from me. One evening a couple of us got in a car, drove to town of West Yellowstone, Montana for some night life. driving there at sunset , beautiful big herd of Bison in a meadow . coming back at night , driver slammed on his breaks . huge bison standing there sideways took up both lanes of the road/highway . he said if he didn't see the reflection off the bison's eye(can't remember if its head was turned or not so it might have been just the side of one of bison's eyes) we would have been roadkill inside the car and perhaps the bison we might of hit, outside . we waited for it to move, might have honked horn a few times, can't remember . seemed to take forever, finally it moved off the road and safely we got back to Old Faithful Inn dormitory for kitchen workers, room cleaners and motel staff - seperate smaller building from the O.F. Inn, can't remember for sure .

[@paulaliberty2082]

"we are on Bison Time" LOVE THAT! Making me glad & homesick...thank you for posting this

[@dancnluc1]

WOW - he was not happy. Smart move in respecting his space.

[@carasmussen27]

you did the exact right thing. The bison are something to not be messed with. I always root for them when someone is stupid enough to approach. :-)

[@suzieoneill4877]

Me too! Can’t fix stupid!

[@christinagriz3736]

I like that “we are on bison time”

[@Someguytalking2142014614]

😂😂😂😂😂”I’m Just Backing Up A Little Bit, He Gave Us The Eye!” That Made Me Laugh.

[@jewerly3843]

I am glad you backed up and gave him some space. People have no respect for the wildlife.

[@beberico3970]

Confutious oh shut up

[@bigpig88]

I would’ve ran into him

[@MsDeMandeville]

MoMo LIFE? Not sure the car would have come off best. I’ve had two car totalled by roe deer, let alone a bison.

[@salviatrip7083]

Prodigy Cause we are the gods.

[@bigpig88]

MsDeMandeville I was joking

[@dinahquillen9380]

That car (human) was so rude. Please people, those majestic creatures have the right of way. Slow down or stop and enjoy the honor of seeing them up close.

[@feafelhome]

I like the respect you guys showed to that big dude. That's the right attitude to go wwatch beautiful wildlife.

[@mrpanther7013]

That bull could have easily messed that car up. He just gave it a love tap.

[@eligebrown8998]

We could see it clearly. Video wasn't shaky. I say top notch. Good logic at the end.

[@marlenaforbes-reidy9876]

The Bison is so big but they can move so quick when they want to.

[@ellyneilsen2865]

I still think they are magnificent creatures!

[@MemeTimeBetch]

The dude was like I know that look, that's a don't fuck with me look in any species.

[@DogofLilith]

"Quick! do the jingle!!!"

[@SLEEZYDADON]

Like a good neighbor State farm is there...

[@essdeecard]

*appears in the car* Hey guys.

[@dainyboy2235]

Who are you on the phone with? Jake from State Farm, Well.....what are you wearing Jake from State Farm? Khakis!!

[@jsmith3980]

I love bisons..this one is so beautiful.Thanks for sharing.

[@michelleg5371]

At least you guys have the common sense to back up and leave him alone 👍.thank you for sharing. I’m in Australia.it’s traveled all the way over here lol. 😉.

[@gg-sb8mn]

Good for you in recognizing "THE EYE " and giving him his generous space. Saved your vehicle and unwanted experience 🐂👍🙋

[@Bochi42]

Kudos to the driver who recognized the stare down and backed up. Felt like I was waiting forever for someone to realize that was the best course of action even though it was only a couple seconds lol. Not too impressed by the person who said hit 'im though. No awareness of how dangerous the situation was.

[@tykeandjonsieshow3595]

I think she was saying for the bison to hit the car that was coming, not the car hit the bison. I thought it was funny.

[@alfieshepherd2942]

@@tykeandjonsieshow3595 I think that's what he meant and it's kind of shity to want someone's car to be hit by a Bison that could do more damage to the people in the car than you realise

[@tykeandjonsieshow3595]

@@alfieshepherd2942 it was meant as a joke, not that they legit wanted the people hurt.

[@elenacaddell3639]

So gorgeous, so deadly. They can knock over a pick up if they have a mind to

[@ranijaiswal5497]

People should give the respect this beautiful baison.

[@rabarberellum1017]

“I’m a poor lonesome cowboy”, you hear him think when he walks away

[@romanpanmei2647]

This bison is not crossing the road, The road is crossing the Jungle.

[@zacklance7798]

Bruh what Bison don’t live in the fucking jungle

[@romanpanmei2647]

@Angello! R. forest and jungle no difference. Jungle is Indian English.

[@johannesroed500]

@@romanpanmei2647 No its not its bad english

[@aid-ngaming625]

Wackalackin _ not jungle, nature.

[@Summits_]

When is their a jungle the rocky's

[@hrlinkconsulting]

I was in Yellowstone past August 2021, I saw a Herd of Bison. I was scared and turned back and I wanted to rest little bit near the lake one bison came out from the water and we were head to head, looking each other (I was still in the car). She was cute though. But I was scared a lot and run away! I guess I did the right thing!

[@alansach8437]

Yep. Sometimes it's best to just pull off and Park and wait awhile or just turn around.

[@ironsurvival7011]

“We’re on bison time” Lol

[@marydonohoe8200]

He owns the road-this is his home, and we are privileged to visit. So we behave wisely and respectfully if we intend to survive...

[@thelonerider9693]

Yellowstone - where YOU are the roadkill. Seriously bison are massive. I would give them all the space they want. Besides it gives you time to see them up close, which is amazing.

[@jackshover7290]

Animals are awesome! We must protect them.

[@patriotgirl4865]

Poor animals. Thank you for backing up. This is their territory. We encroached on them, not the other way around. People who get hurt usually cause it by not using common sense and following the rules.

[@alansach8437]

The rangers would tell you not to back up traffic and just drive around. Otherwise, you could spend hours following at 5mph while other cars pass you and the bison. If a ranger comes by he/she will just use their vehicle to drive the bison off the road! Certainly don't blame these folks for not wanting to pass though! Not after what happened!

[@DrewPicklesTheDark]

I was in South Dakota once, and we stopped to take a picture of something, I forget what it was exactly, it was like a mountain or something. Anyway this herd of bison just walks up and surrounds the car and starts to hang out. Yeah we were stuck there for some time. We didn't dare try anything since they were all just hanging out.

[@dornkile5616]

He's taking his share of the road right down the middle. Like how the car backed up to give him a little room.

[@Octane.on.pawz.]

I’m lucky because when I was in Yellowstone I got like 3 feet away from a bison because it was right on the trail where all the geysers are on the trail going from Castle geyser to the parking lot and I even have pictures Another close encounter on the same day happened where the bison was leading a trail of cars like a parade it was super funny I also have pictures of that too

[@xilla99]

HIT HIM HIT HIM??? O_O

[@dallyboy2848]

Excitement To Fuck Shit Up!! 😂 I Ain't Gonna Lie I Was Waiting For It To. 😂

[@gfries4906]

I think she meant the Bison hitting the car, not the car hitting the Bison.

[@moorthynatraja]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@JackbladeWoW]

She's like Palpatine

[@bleeka325]

garlic69 either way it’s messed up

[@dbsouza1]

"he gave us the eye" lol

[@asformeandmyhousewewillser2290]

He's The King of The Road!! 😂😂😂

[@angelosathog1124]

Looks like hes really telling you to back up right? The moment you back up he started moving...that's good .

[@kyledunnuck1782]

That bison was like i own the road and im gonna walk right thru the middle to scare cars on both sides and there is nothing anyone can do about it

[@thatsmallrockshop]

Yoouuu shaalll not passs.

[@dorina2084]

Chris McCuaig and i say you should SHUT up

[@claudebaron9525]

I crossed the whole Yellowstone park on a motorcycle in 1990, and even back then their was posters everywhere saying to not get close to themes ! That they were weighing around 2800 pounds, and theses are truly 4X4 and wile sitting on my bike waiting because they’re were crossing the roads everywhere, the biggest one of the bunch charged me , the cars who were near me ran into the ditches to get out of the way, and the only thing I had the time to do is…….yelled like a mad man because I thought I was dead, and he stopped abruptly at 2 feet of me, slowly walked in front of me wile always starring at me, he was so close that with his right front paw he tip the front wheel on my bike nearly having me to fall on the side…. He nearly brushed it !!!…. No doubts in my minds if I didn’t yelled to disturb him enough to stop and think to himself ‘’ what the fuck this dummy is doing there ? ‘’ I would be guaranteed dead if he would have rammed me on the bike, don’t mess with those beast, they are still wilds and way more quicker and faster that you think a thing that big could be, stop being dumb and get out of your cars to take pictures, it’s not some puppy dogs.

[@alansach8437]

The signs don't mean if you are in your vehicle. If they did you literally would not be able to drive in Yellowstone. Bison are all over the roads everywhere in the park.

[@midnitematador6249]

That's a huge bull! Yeah you do not want him angry which they already have a short fuse to begin with!

[@sharonmurrell9291]

Funny!! Short fuse!! Funny!!

[@sandyhill1392]

You are the ONLY intelligent people ever that have been to Yellowstone! Good going backing up! You're awesome

[@diananutt1517]

@Sandy Hill 🌲🌲🌲 I guess you didn't hear her say, "Hit'im, Hit'im!" What a stupid remark!

[@dianecrumbley90]

We’re on Bison Time! Love it!

[@AmandaMuu]

Bovines rule 😂🐃 Really, they built a road in his home and let people visit, so let him enjoy his home. I'm glad they were respectful

[@diananutt1517]

@ GhettoCow1 🌲🌲🌲 People like her shouldn't be allowed within 10 miles of any wild animal after that bloodthirsty comment urging oncoming traffic to hit that beautiful bison!

[@cloisterene]

It's so sad that some drivers treat living creatures like furniture. They treat pedestrians the same way, too. They don't deserve a drivers' license.

[@Sarah2175]

That other vehicle wasn't being cocky. Most Yellowstone regulars and the locals know how to drive past one bison.

[@briancp4214]

The bison didn't even hit the car he just stomped haha

[@carlaharris9645]

We are in THEIR homeland/ territory. ...I don't blame them for reacting to our intrusion of their home.

[@DavidHuber63]

Driver; I like your style! Camera operator; same.

[@eurasiaacaci.-110]

People always forget how fragile a species we are ...

[@gh9427]

Bison after attack the disrespected passing car, turned looked at you with slink eye. Driver: Uh uh backing up.

[@ahmetbal5240]

😁 Beautiful animal.. I love shape of this animal. Bizon..

[@truthreignsforever9286]

Bison: “I’m following the yellow brick road. Bugger off”

[@lozblessed8609]

When another car began approaching she wanted to see some blood on the expense of others when she said, “Hit’em! Hit’em!” That’s our evil nature thriving on other people’s pain.

[@royaleevangeline2038]

Backing up was a very wise decision. All animals have a certain amount of personal space that you shouldn’t invade. By the way, never honk your horn at a bison! Honking your horn at a bison can make them very angry. A full grown bison is capable of destroying your car.

[@corinnemcleod1804]

He gave you the stinkeye lol

[@farmwife7944]

you folks are the smartest tourists I have seen here on KZbin.

[@stealthcustomerservicerevi8885]

you shouldn't attempt to drive around a bison, that's almost like you're challenging it.

[@cquilty1]

Billy Thompson III Unless you have a really fast car.

[@isaactheworshipwarrior6687]

"That was for my ancestors!!"

[@mrswood267]

Good move driver!! He was very grumpy

[@kcallaghan7839]

" We're on bison time" Lol . That tail will tell you he's in charge mode.

[@JohnSmith-cc3ud]

I like how she encourages the bison to hit the oncoming car lol. Glad you guys gave the animal respect, people like to stress them out.

[@nickm4974]

John Smith ITS BISON TOWN BABY

[@diananutt1517]

@John Smiths 🌲🌲🌲 You've got that wrong, John. That wacko wanted the oncoming car to wipe out that bison. She needed to get out and go up to that amazing animal with a heartfelt apology. That's a video I would pay to watch!

[@sharonmurrell9291]

He is sooooo beautiful!!!!!

[@toxicwolfieedits942]

DO NOT HIT THAT BEAUTIFUL CREATURE!!!! He deserve to live a happy life! Respect the wild!

[@zalenahquaddy4354]

She meant she wanted the bison to hit the car lmaok

[@noahguzman5850]

ToxicWolfie Edits no.

[@diananutt1517]

@@zalenahquaddy4354 🌲🌲🌲You're wrong, Zale. She clearly was hoping the oncoming car would hit the bison so they could continue on their drive. And anyway, if anyone hopes a bison will hit a car, that's bad, too, so what are you thinking?

[@johnfroelich8554]

Bison sobriety test. Walks the yellow line...

[@lorifortenberry3992]

That bison was like "next?", Then looks around like " are you chicken? bring it on."

[@StevenTorrey]

I hike through cow pastures and while not the same as Bison in temperment, it is still cause for worry. Best be cautious about how close you want to get, even if the cattle is even-tempered.

[@zevraluna1899]

I can't help but remember that one State Farm commercial watching this.

[@sassytbc7923]

Quite the experience. I have been chased by a couple of bison in Yellowstone myself.

[@avoidabeatdown]

First of all they were in his territory for starters notice how slow he was walking on purpose they would have been the next car to get head butted

[@paulboegel8009]

I got stuck on my motorcycle in Custer park in south Dakota, in a whole herd was crossing the road. Came over a hill a"bang" 100+ bison passing through the road. Every car stooped and I am stuck going down hill(motor cycles have no reverse gear, and it no breeze to push 800 lbs up hill backwards). At first I tried to go around the stopped cars, as soon as I did an small baby bison ran out in front of me. I immediately stopped just missing it. The mother was not very happy, and made a straight charge at me, I had no where to move, so I figured I was about to take a head on shot to my bike, but she stopped about a foot in front of me and moved off. The big male's we're about 6 feet to my left, and they where not happy, they where grunting, but lucky for me they moved ahead. I couldn't help but notice that there was a similarity in the sound coming from my tail pipes and the deep grunt of the bison. Anyhow I looked much larger than just a human being standing there, being that my bike was about 6 ft or so long and me sitting on it, probably made them a little more hesitant (being I didn't move when the female charged me, not because I was brave or something, I just had no other option.). Either way a female bison is big, a male is four legs of bulky flesh and anyone who walks up to one, will get what's coming to them.

[@royhoco5748]

always clean your windshield before driving through Yellowstone, never know what you might encounter.

[@StevenTorrey]

"That'll larn ya, Varmint!"

[@RealityFreak]

Amazing animal! Smart Dad!! 🦬😊🦬🦬😊🦬

[@BK-qp8zp]

Bison: Dis my rode. Very smart of you to ease back nice and slow!

[@sharonmurrell9291]

Yep, dis allllllll mine!!!

[@topsyturvyy4558]

Jesus, that animal is huge and beautiful and dangerous 😁 Don't mess with Uncle Bison.

[@eandsm4620]

Yep, pet only the ones found in the gift shops!!!

[@topsyturvyy4558]

@@eandsm4620 😃

[@onebadunixninja]

I'm surprised the driver didn't get out and try to get the bison's insurance information.

[@bethmcavoy8062]

It looks like the Bison is more agitated by being approached from the rear. The oncoming car was facing him head on and he could see it the entire time.

[@jool7793]

Probably been to prison.

[@barbarapike1058]

What a gorgeous Bull he is

[@cierakitty]

Yep, his road....but good video

[@BabyHoolighan]

I am convinced people do not belong in the park. They create too much tension and stress. We need a ten year moratorium on visitors in the park to assess their impact.

[@alansach8437]

It happens, but it's rare. On the other hand, if you don't go around you could spend several hours following at 5mph, while other cars pass you and the bison. Most of the time you can go around safely. If traffic gets backed up behind you the rangers would tell you to go around slowly. If a ranger arrives on the scene he/she will turn on lights and siren to drive the bison off the road. Best bet is to wait until the animal's "business end" is facing away and then get by. Pretty scary though, especially after watching what happened to the car in front!! BTW, video quality is fine!! Most people are watching on their phone anyway!

[@tl56kmair]

We were on motorcycles in Yellowstone one time and got trapped between a car and a bison, we had no choice but to pass him. I was hoping that didn’t happen too us when we went by.

[@sharonmurrell9291]

You sound like people with some sense. You seem to respect these magnificent creatures!!!!

[@sharonmurrell9291]

Seemed like a Johnny Cash kind of buffalo. He's walking the line!!😁😁😁😁

[@robicarm]

He is smart enough to mozy on the yellow line, I wonder how many miles?

[@KAdams-dr4pc]

"The Eye" Move it or lose it .... 🤗🤗 And .... by the way .... he "did not" hit that hard. If he had hit it hard, it would have been dented.

[@bkinouye]

My tip: When you have the opportunity to visit a scenic place such as Yellowstone, take the time to get yourself some window cleaner and towels and clean your windows often. You want to have as clear a view as possible when driving around.

[@Thrilla4romManila]

This is the epitome of human nature. We always want to see carnage. "hit em, hit em".

[@robynbanegas1752]

This driver actually respected the bison and backed up. Great job! Unlike others who just drove on by like they owned the road. People don't understand that this is the animal's domain, not yours.

[@cquilty1]

Robyn Banegas Humans have a right to be there too providing they don't harm the bison. Which is exactly what happened here without incident with all three vehicles involved, with the 1st car slowly and respectfully trying to go around the bison. Perhaps not the wisest move, but not the crime of the century either. And all the bison did in true territorial fashion is to give the occupants of the car a reminder of his prowess. No harm done, so stop with all that anti people crap. It's so damn whiny and boring.

[@robynbanegas1752]

cquilty1 um ok??? If you think my opinion is sooooo boring why waste your time commenting? And just because humans have a right to be there doesn’t change the fact that it’s the animal’s territory and should be respected. Oh but I’m just being “whiny.” Is that what you say to everyone who has a different opinion?

[@cquilty1]

​@@robynbanegas1752 My comment took about 90 seconds to type and post. 2nd time now, "the animal’s territory" was not disrespected. It was a road people were driving through to get where they need to go, and a large bull bison was encountered that got a little touchy. Aside from a dent/scratch in a car no humans or bison were hurt, violated or traumatized. End of story. 2nd time now, stop with all that anti people crap. It's so damn whiny and boring. You sound like a teenage girl filled with misguided idealism!!

[@robynbanegas1752]

cquilty1 you keep using words like “whiny” and “boring” but you keep commenting, so obviously I’m not as boring as you say 🤷‍♀️🤣. This must be entertaining for you. I’m just stating my opinion, that doesn’t make me “whiny.” If you don’t agree, fine. State your opinion and move on. That’s what adults do. But you keep putting me down just because I don’t agree with you. What makes your opinion more important? Is it because you’re a man? Ooooooo, I guess this “teenage girl” should just be quiet and not have an opinion 🤣 Ha!!!! You crack me up. You’re so ridiculous. Have a nice day, sir.

[@cquilty1]

@@robynbanegas1752 Well said, baby girl! Keep railing against the wickedness of awful evil people brazenly driving their cars into bison at reckless speed! Humanity has sooooooooooooooooooooo much to learn! *LOOOOL!!!*

[@sierraridgereaper]

I love going to yellowstone just to watch the Citiots and the darwin award winners.

[@diananutt1517]

@TreasureSweeper 🌲🌲🌲 Citiots! 😊

[@sophiewallace8662]

Bison is letting driver know he owns the roads.

[@arnoldstollar5375]

Jelly stone park may erupt?.

[@SuperRanondo]

What road is this??

[@tinkmarshino]

bison pass? JK

[@cacatr4495]

Read the video description > a road inside Yellowstone National Park, where wildlife are protected by Law.

[@coastergurl7]

This is so relatable. In one day I've seen people speeding, blowing through stop signs and approaching a herd of bison. People have zero respect and I'm guessing the car tried pushing their way past the bison because they can not slow down and appreciate. Thanks for the laughs.

[@Nate-lt1bq]

“We know a thing or two because we’ve seen a thing or two.” Bum buh dum bum bum bum bum.

[@rorycraft5453]

Good one! Lol.

[@Someguytalking2142014614]

This is why you have to be careful when you’re going to the mountains and you drive pass that big thing, you will literally get your flippin @$$ beat and yo car will get busted.

[@solomon1144]

Bison passed the sobriety test