A cattlemen's protest in Washington DC for the Hammonds.

[True Grit Farms]

If fifteen or twenty of us would load up our truck and cattle trailers and head to DC maybe we could peacefully protest for the Hammonds. My thinking is hit some of the local sale barns in Va, and buy some cattle then just cruise around DC for a day. Or maybe Sky, would let us store some of our tamer cows on his place. IDK But it would raise a stink for sure. There's alot of folks from that part of the country on these boards. I'm all in if someone wants to try and get something going, even though I'd have to leave my pistols at home.

 

[Bigfoot]

If fifteen or twenty of us would load up our truck and cattle trailers and head to DC maybe we could peacefully protest for the Hammonds. My thinking is hit some of the local sale barns in Va, and buy some cattle then just cruise around DC for a day. Or maybe Sky, would let us store some of our tamer cows on his place. IDK But it would raise a stink for sure. There's alot of folks from that part of the country on these boards. I'm all in if someone wants to try and get something going, even though I'd have to leave my pistols at home.

I've had similar thoughts. I remember the time that farmers drove tractors through dc back in the late 70's. It didn't do much, but it probably made them feel better.

 

[M-5]

My uncle was in that parade

 

[Cross-7]

Sounds like a good idea but my luck someone would do something stupid and I'd end up in the pokey with Ammom and the rest of them

 

[Bigfoot]

Sounds like a good idea but my luck someone would do something stupid and I'd end up in the pokey with Ammom and the rest of them

I'm too pretty to go to jail

 

[Cross-7]

Sounds like a good idea but my luck someone would do something stupid and I'd end up in the pokey with Ammom and the rest of them

I'm too pretty to go to jail

:lol: :lol: :lol:

Based on you're stature I think youll be fine.
I'm not a real big feller so I'll pay you with my allotted cornbread and beans for your protection

 

[SJB]

Sounds like a good idea but my luck someone would do something stupid and I'd end up in the pokey with Ammom and the rest of them

I'm too pretty to go to jail

:lol: :lol: :lol:

Based on you're stature I think youll be fine.
I'm not a real big feller so I'll pay you with my allotted cornbread and beans for your protection

They probably eat better in prison than we do. I guarantee they got more TV channels!

 

[Craig Miller]

I don't like Tuesdays though

 

[Tim/South]

I've had similar thoughts. I remember the time that farmers drove tractors through dc back in the late 70's. It didn't do much, but it probably made them feel better.

It did a lot more than was given credit at the time. I read an article not long ago about the affect. It was the first time farmers had joined in force and stood up as one. Really shook up the folks in Washington.

 

[skyhightree1]

If fifteen or twenty of us would load up our truck and cattle trailers and head to DC maybe we could peacefully protest for the Hammonds. My thinking is hit some of the local sale barns in Va, and buy some cattle then just cruise around DC for a day. Or maybe Sky, would let us store some of our tamer cows on his place. IDK But it would raise a stink for sure. There's alot of folks from that part of the country on these boards. I'm all in if someone wants to try and get something going, even though I'd have to leave my pistols at home.

Not a problem on this end tame cows are always welcome here. That sure would be a fun protest especially if had trailers full of cow S... AND Pizz dripping out on DC streets but im sure theres a rule and we would get ticketed. If it wasn't cutting off your nose to spite your face and everyone stopped bringing commodity's to market I wonder how that would affect them or would they just bring in more imports.

 

[Williamsv]

Sky, I had thought about everyone holding cattle off the market. But then like you said, I am afraid that would open the door for more imports. I know we need to do something to get Washington's attention. I am sure willing to try.

 

[fenceman]

If fifteen or twenty of us would load up our truck and cattle trailers and head to DC maybe we could peacefully protest for the Hammonds. My thinking is hit some of the local sale barns in Va, and buy some cattle then just cruise around DC for a day. Or maybe Sky, would let us store some of our tamer cows on his place. IDK But it would raise a stink for sure. There's alot of folks from that part of the country on these boards. I'm all in if someone wants to try and get something going, even though I'd have to leave my pistols at home.

It's actually thinking in the right direction. I don't think a few of us pulling trailers around would draw much attention. Maybe turn the cows out to graze in that park across the street from the Whitehouse.
Seriously, this industry is made up of largely small operations that are run by very independent people. There needs to be something done to preserve this way off life.

I need to check my trailer grit, I think my tags might be out. Probably oughta fix that before we get going :hide:

 

[skyhightree1]

Sky, I had thought about everyone holding cattle off the market. But then like you said, I am afraid that would open the door for more imports. I know we need to do something to get Washington's attention. I am sure willing to try.

It sure does suck when your own country puts you over a barrel like this and you really have no true means to fight backwithout possibly hurting yourself.

:lol2: :lol2: :lol2: @ FM

 

[Bigfoot]

I wonder how many things are protested in DC in a days time? You may go unnoticed, which may actually the problem to begin with.

 

[wacocowboy]

I am not sure what to do but sure need to do something.

 

[True Grit Farms]

I wonder how many things are protested in DC in a days time? You may go unnoticed, which may actually the problem to begin with.

Bigfoot, I've tried and still do the letters, emails, phone calls and public meetings but it doesn't seem to make a difference. And this probably won't either, but I feel like I have to try something to help the Hammonds cause.
I'm planning on bringing a Hereford bull that makes alot of noise, a nice cow and calf. How many cows have been hauled through downtown DC? And I hear that the traffic is a nightmare, but I won't be in a hurry. I will have signs attached to the trailer concerning the Hammonds plight. I haven't figured out what to say yet, and I'm open to suggestions? I really want to fly the Gadsden along side the Stars and Stripes but I don't know if it's appropriate in this case. Because I really want to focus on the Hammonds and their unjust sentence. Hopefully I'll be ready to go before the end of the month. I'm getting a CVI, bangs test, and permanent metal ear tags done next week. The Farm Bureau is going to do the insurance as show cattle. And I'm sure there's other things that I'll need to do to try and stay within the laws.
I am open to all suggestions, thanks.

 

[Bigfoot]

I'm impressed that your going. I wish I was (not ruling it out). I have the kind of job you can't walk away from for a few days. How long you think your going to be gone?

 

[fenceman]

A man driving around with a cattle trailer isn't going to make the local paper.


What would be the law against driving a small group of cattle on horseback through presidents park. When the media shows up offer to graze the Whitehouse and Pentagon lawns as well. Is there a law against driving cattle through a city? The police ride horses?
He'll I never seen the country between here and there.

 

[skyhightree1]

906. Droves of Animals on Streets
906.1 No person shall drive or conduct sheep, swine, beeves, or other cattle in herds
or droves through any improved city street, nor any densely populated suburban
street, nor on any suburban paved or board sidewalk, except as provided in this
section.
906.2 No person shall drive or conduct swine, beeves, or other cattle between the
hours of 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.
906.3 No herd or drove shall follow a preceding herd or drove at a distance that is
less than one hundred fifty (150) yards, and no less than two (2) drovers shall be in
charge of any herd or drove.
906.4 Sheep driven or conducted between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.,
and when crossing a bridge, shall be in charge of at least six (6) drovers; and the
footway and not less than one-third (1/3) of the roadway of the bridge shall be kept
free of obstruction by the sheep.
906.5 No drove of beeves shall consist of more than fifteen (15) beeves.
906.6 Horses and mules shall not be driven loosely through any street under any
circumstances, but may be conducted in droves of not more than six (6) haltered
together and in charge of at least one (1) person holding the halter.
906.7 No horse, mule, goat, sheep, swine, bovine, or other cattle shall be allowed to
run at large in the District, and no person owning or harboring any of these animals
shall cause or permit an animal to wander, rove, or run at large unrestrained.
906.8 Horned cattle may be led singly by a rope or halter through any of the streets
in the District.
906.9 A cow and calf may be led together, if the cow is secured by a rope or halter.
906.10 No loose herd or flock shall be driven or conducted in the District, except with
a permit issued by the Chief of Police.
906.11 A permit to drive or conduct a loose herd of animals shall designate the route
and time the herd or flock may be driven or conducted.
906.12 No person under sixteen (16) years of age shall drive or conduct any animals
listed in this section.
Title 22 District of Columbia Municipal Regulations
906.13 No person shall wash or clean any vehicle; or water, feed, or clean any
horse, mule, cow, or other animal; within fifteen feet (15 ft.) of any public hydrant or
pump within the District.
906.14 No person shall bring into the District from any other state, territory, or
jurisdiction, on, over, or along any public street, avenue, highway, road, alley, or
place, any animal that is not fit for use or that is not free from lameness, sores, and
any vice or disease.
906.15 No person shall bring into the District any animal that is likely to cause delay
in traffic; or to obstruct any street, avenue, highway, road, alley, or place; or to
cause accident or injury to persons or property using those places.
906.16 No person shall drive or work any unfit or diseased animal on, over, or along
any public street, road, alley, or place in the District.
906.17 The owner of any diseased or unfit animal shall not allow or permit it to be
driven, worked on, or brought into the District along or over any street, avenue,
highway, road, alley, or place from any other chapter 27 of the D.C. Code)

 

[ChrisB]

I would research as much as you possibly can on the Hammond case and make sure that you indeed want to support their cause.

I've read pretty much everything I can find on them and have yet to find a balanced article that actually covers their original problems with BLM. Everything is slanted one way or the other; the worst ones are the articles that are titled "The Real Reason..." From what I've been able to piece together there seems to be plenty of blame on both sides.

I know their prison sentence is about the arson case; and I agree that the sentence is severe whether it was started as a back fire or as an attempt to cover up poaching. But the problems between the Hammonds and BLM/Forest Service started long before. I think it's obvious that the feds would like to get the Hammond property but I don't know if they have been as deceitful and dishonest as the Hammonds are claiming. I would love to see an article that goes back and forth between both sides so they can rebut the claims made by the other.

There are thousands of grazing agreements on federal lands, and it seems like only a handful of ranchers have problems. Or is this a problem everyone is having and they chose to sell out rather than fight?