The Ranch Herd represents the pinnacle of Heartland Bison Ranch's breeding program. This is our elite seedstock herd, where the highest-performing Heartland females are carefully selected and paired with some of the industry's most proven and progressive herd sires to advance the next generation of bison genetics.

Every female in this herd has earned her place through performance, structural soundness, maternal excellence, and overall production value. By concentrating our very best genetics into one breeding group, we are able to continually raise the standard of our program while producing seedstock that will have a lasting impact on the North American bison industry.

The Ranch Herd places a strong emphasis on Plains genetics, preserving the natural traits that have allowed bison to thrive for centuries while selecting for the performance, efficiency, and consistency demanded by today's producers.

Leading this exciting new chapter is Ace of Hearts, the 2026 Grand Champion and top-selling bull from the National Bison Association's Gold Trophy Show & Sale (GTSS). Bred by Wolverine Bison Company, Ace of Hearts embodies the qualities we strive to incorporate throughout our breeding program. His exceptional body depth, width, muscle expression, structural integrity, and overall phenotype make him one of the most impressive breeding bulls in the industry today.

We believe Ace of Hearts will leave a lasting legacy at Heartland Bison Ranch. His genetics will influence future generations by adding power, consistency, and maternal strength while preserving the athleticism and hardiness that define the North American bison. We are excited to watch his offspring develop and believe they will play a significant role in shaping the future of our seedstock program for decades to come.

The Ranch Herd reflects our commitment to continuous genetic improvement and responsible stewardship. It is where proven Heartland females meet elite industry sires to produce the next generation of seedstock—bison that are built to perform, built to last, and built to move the industry forward.