Recent content by detn8r

Well, after long says and nights and every weekend being totally occupied with the capture of the runaway bull, we finally caught him last Sunday night!!!!! I want to thank everyone one their advice and for those that may have a runaway, SHOOT IT!!!! Looking back though, I am satified that we...

I have been wanting to start raising Highland for the last seven years. I was married to a woman for 17 years and was talked into leaving the Military (by her) because she did not want to travel. Once out, she was terrified that I would go back home and start farming. Well, that and a little...

I am a Soldier and totally agree with this article. I have 6 more years to retirement and I would be a fool to think I will not end up in the sand at least once if not three times before that day gets here. American Soldiers do not fight because they want to and they do not fight for the...

I grew up in the mountains of West Virginia, A couple of things you missed: BB guns were toys(to be respected) but combined with homemade bows they became great western saga's. Of course that usually required a butt whippin' If we didn't feel like walking the 3 miles to the fishing hole we...

I am new to the forum and I have read and been given some worthwhile advice. But, sitting here at midnight and reading your post has given me the greatest satifaction so far. There is hope for this country and world and I believe Mr Scott summed it up. Thank You for posting the article for...

Andrew I am sorry to here of your loss. I have been following the conversation for a while. I am also new to running my own farm and have a problem of my own right now(lose Yearling). The advice you have gotten will help in the long run, I am using the advice and am moving to end my issue. I...

I understand the concern about having a bull in your pocket! The farm we purchased the yearling from actually had some of their orginal stock that they had bought from other farms that had imprinted and gentle. One was the 1500 lb father to the yearling. I was standing close to the feeding...

Well, This weekend I am going hunting! I have ordered the gun and darts since there is no one in the area willing to help, that actually has the equipment. This has really put my wife into a funk because the bull is really a good looking animal and she knows that he will either wind up on the...

I am the other half of LM Farms. The answer is No we haven't caught the runaway. My wife was able to get within about 20 yards of it this weekend and He does look good. The good thing is he is staying in a wooded area away from any improved roads and other farms with cattle. I am currently...