Anyone who raises bison, or who has a financial interest in the raising of bison, within the State of Michigan is eligible for Active membership. Active members are eligible to vote, hold office, and serve on committees within the association. Dues: $50.00 annually
Associate member
Associate membership is available for any person, activity, or business enterprise whose interest in bison is other than owning and raising bison, i.e. taxidermists, meat sales, and other bison by-products, restaurants, meat packing plants, artists (painting, sculpting, etc.), bison souvenirs, etc. Associate membership is available to our Canadian neighbors as well as residents of other states and countries who are not eligible for Active membership. Associate members have no vote and may not hold office within the association but may, with their consent, serve on committees when the interests of the associate membership may best be served by such committee service. Associate members may not "chair' any committee. Dues: $50.00 annually.
Sustaining member
Sustaining membership is available to any person, business activity, or association that has an interest in the success of this association and who makes the appropriate donation to attain "Sustaining Member" status. Dues: $250.00 (or more) annually.
honorary member
Honorary membership may be bestowed upon any individual, business activity, or association that has made a significant contribution to the presence, health, and well being of bison within the State of Michigan. Honorary membership may be, but is not necessarily, awarded posthumously. Honorary members may voice their opinions on business being conducted by the association but have no vote and will not be elected to office unless by reason of holding a dual-status in the association as an active member.
