Meet Bison Cove Ranch
A Texas bison ranch in Lometa, Texas, raising grass-fed bison with care for the animal, the land, and the future of this native species.
Bison Cove Ranch is located in Lometa, Texas, and is led by owner Sam Pauly and rancher Joshua “Skeeter” Mitchell. Their family has spent more than 30 years working with bison, with a steady focus on quality over quantity.
Their bison are grass-fed and rotationally grazed in accordance with NRCS and Soil and Water Conservation guidelines. This helps reduce pressure on the land while allowing the animals to move, graze, and live in a way that more closely reflects how bison naturally behave.
For Bison Cove Ranch, raising bison is not only about producing premium meat. It is also about careful animal handling, responsible herd size, soil health, native grasses, and doing their part to regenerate the land.
That is exactly the kind of partnership we look for at ROCK Farmhouse — real people doing hard, thoughtful work so families can bring home food with a story they can trust.
30+ Years with Bison
Bison Cove Ranch has spent decades raising bison with the belief that quality matters more than quantity.
Rotational Grazing
Their herd is managed with careful movement across pasture to help protect the land and support healthier grass growth.
Animal-First Handling
Bison are powerful, intelligent animals. Bison Cove Ranch believes careful handling matters for the wellbeing of the animal and the quality of the meat.
How to Cook Bison
The biggest thing to remember: bison is leaner than beef, so it usually cooks faster and does best with gentle heat.
Ground Bison
Use ground bison anywhere you would normally use ground beef — burgers, tacos, chili, pasta sauce, meatballs, breakfast hash, or stuffed peppers.
Because it is lean, avoid pressing the meat too much while cooking and be careful not to dry it out.
Bison Steaks
Bison steaks are best cooked gently and not taken too far. Medium-rare to medium is usually the sweet spot for tenderness and flavor.
A hot cast iron pan or grill works well, but keep a close eye on timing. Bison can cook faster than beef.
Roasts & Shanks
Bison roasts, hump roast, rump roast, and cross-cut shanks do best with low, slow cooking.
Add moisture, give them time, and let the cut become tender slowly. These are wonderful for braising, slow cookers, Dutch ovens, and nourishing family meals.
Simple rule of thumb: cook bison a little lower, a little slower, and with a little more attention than beef. The reward is a clean, rich flavor and a beautiful red meat your family can enjoy in familiar meals.
Small Regenerative Farms
We partner with small, family-run farms using regenerative practices. Our purpose is simple: connect your family with nutrient-dense, grass-fed and grass-finished beef, pasture-raised chicken, pork, and eggs grown right here in Texas.
Radical Transparency & Quality
You know where your raw milk, meats, and eggs come from, how they’re raised, and what’s in them. Every product we offer is chosen because it nourishes your family with clean, real ingredients.
Nourishing Families, Body & Soul
Our focus is simple: real, high-quality protein and wholesome staples—raw milk, grass-fed meats, pasture-raised eggs, and more—that help families eat well, feel well, and build lifelong healthy habits.
Connecting Families to Real Food
We’re a husband-and-wife team serving families across Dallas–Fort Worth—bringing raw milk, grass-fed and grass-finished beef, pasture-raised chicken, pork, and eggs to your doorstep with home delivery and local pickup so it’s easier to keep clean, nutrient-dense, pasture-raised food on the table.