Corrals and associated facilities for wild bison need to be more carefully designed and constructed than similar facilities for domestic livestock. Bison may not recognise standard fencing as a barrier. Young calves require special attention because they may run into solid gates or fences, although fences that are about 80% solid appear to prevent this. Fences and gates, with 30-40 cm planks spaced 10 cm apart, effectively stop bison and can be easily climbed by wranglers. Open fences near the working chutes, even those that are very strong, often lead to injury and mortality. Totally solid fencing can be dangerous for people working animals from the ground if they need to escape crowded or charging animals.

Bison handling facilities must accommodate the strong social hierarchy and aggressive behaviours that bison exhibit.