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The National Bison Association will provide a 100% refund for requests received 20 days prior to the event. Members requesting a refund 6-19 days before the event will receive 50% of their paid registration fee. No refunds will be given on 5 days or less from an event, but registrations can be transferred at no charge if the NBA is contacted prior to the day of the event(s).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">-Attendees are responsible for their own travel arrangements to the conference hotel. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free bussing available Saturday to and from conference hotel to Deep Creek Ranch<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">-Hotel Room blocks are held at the following hotel.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">-Additional accommodation options and community information available at: https:\/\/visitchoteau.com\/<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Stage Stop Inn<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1005 Main Ave. North\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choteau, MT 59422\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"tel:406-466-5900\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">406-466-5900<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li 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