Patrick. A human of the working wild
Ranching became a way of life for me many years ago. The values that it instills, the benefits of open space, the wildlife habitat provided by ranching land, utilizing renewable
Composting a recipe for conflict reduction
This is a simple recipe that is spreading from community to community in the Northern Rockies, just ahead of growing grizzly bear populations. It’s called carcass composting, and it’s another
Catahoula Crosses and Cowboying on the Open Range
Working long days moving cattle and building fences in the open range is demanding work. Knowledge that a grizzly bear may be bedded in each draw or munching service berries
Lava Lake Institute’s Wood River Wolf Project
Several sheep producers in wolf country in south-central Idaho have successfully adapted their operations to deter wolf predation. Brian Bean, sheep rancher and president of the Lava Lake Institute for Science
Using Dogs to Reduce Conflicts in Rangeland Settings
When it comes to reducing conflicts with wildlife, dogs may just be a landowner’s best friend. Whether protecting human and livestock safety in the yard, pasture or open range, dogs
Managing for Quality Mule Deer on Working Lands
I have had the pleasure of working with Rick Danvir, former wildlife manager at Deseret Western Ranches, on a number of different projects over the last seven years. If you’re
May Ranch partners CPW for black-footed ferret recovery
The Colorado Parks & Wildlife (CPW) Commission traditionally meets on the eastern end of our state for its November meeting. We do so, in part, to celebrate and highlight the
Sometimes, the simplest things can help wildlife
“Oh, give me a home where the buffalo roam Where the deer and the antelope play Where seldom is heard a discouraging word And the skies are not cloudy all day”Sad to say,
How hunting season affects muley buck migrations
For years, researchers and managers who study mule deer migrations have placed GPS collars on female deer, primarily because they are the best indicator of reproductive success for populations. But
Guzzlers offer simple solution to collect and store water for livestock and wildlife
Guzzlers are devices that catch and store rain and snowmelt for later use by wildlife and livestock. They provide water during typically dry periods of the year or on the
Kurt. A Human of the Working Wild
Humans of the Working Wild is a collection of stories from people in the West who are living, recreating and working with and among wildlife on working lands, lightly edited from
Surprising benefits of range riding at Alderspring Ranch
"We have three basic goals, the primary one being that we must have an economically sustainable operation. If our operation can’t pay for itself, we can’t achieve the other two