In December 1866, during Red Cloud’s War, a group of Lakota, Cheyenne, and Arapaho tribes joined forces and clashed with a detachment of the United States Army stationed at Fort Phil Kearny, Wyoming. The U.S. troops were tasked with safeguarding travelers on the Bozeman Trail. The Native American warriors, including Crazy Horse, employed a ruse […]
The Second Battle of Adobe Walls: A Tapestry of Conflict and Survival in the American West In 1874, the Second Battle of Adobe Walls emerged as a watershed event in the annals of the American West. This encounter was far more than a mere conflict; it represented a vivid microcosm of the period’s strife, cultural
When Do Most Deer Shed Their Antlers? Deer shed their antlers when their testosterone falls after mating, also known as their rut. This hormone decrease causes a weakening of the pedicle, which is the tissue and bone at the antler’s base. Outdor Life has a more exact explanation: During the spring and summer months,
What is the Flood Risk? There’s a saying: where it can rain, it can flood. So for homebuyers, the question shouldn’t be, “can my house flood?” Rather, you should ask, “what is the flood risk?” Naturally, flood risk is higher with a house along the coast or near a large body of water (rivers and
Super Pigs Super pigs, pigs, swine, hogs, boars – whichever name you give them, these omnivores are poised to wreak havoc on the environment in Canada and the United States. A group of “super pigs” that appear to be traveling from Canada to the northern US pose a serious threat to native wildlife and
The following websites are resources related to water for landowners: DROUGHT INFORMATION: The website https://www.drought.gov/states/texas provides up-to-date information on drought conditions in Texas, including temperature and precipitation conditions, key drought indicators, outlooks, historical conditions, and water supply, agriculture, and public health maps. The website is part of the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS), a multi-agency
Comanche Chief Iron Jacket Iron Jacket, also known as Puhihwikwasu’u, was a Comanche chief and medicine man who lived in the late 18th and early 19th centuries[4]. He was a chieftain of the Noconi band of the Comanche tribe and was believed to have the power to blow bullets aside with his breath[4]. Iron
Discovering Vermejo and the Waggoner Ranch, the largest contiguous ranches in the US Are you a nature lover looking for a unique and unforgettable outdoor experience, or a working cattle ranch? Look no further than Vermejo and the Waggoner Ranch, the two largest contiguous ranches in the US. Previously, it was thought that the
Texas Elk Range – Live interactive mapping, free range, updated Jan 1 2024 Map Legend: Black Triangle = Historical Elk Physical Evidence, White triangle = Elk Petroglyphs, Red Star = Recent Elk Sightings Out of Range, Blue Covered Counties = Current Elk Free Range (Source: Pitchstone Waters) Elk In Texas: Really? Elk Originally Inhabited Texas: The
CATTLE RANCHING Maybe since the advent of the television series “Yellowstone,” there is a lot of interest in cattle ranching. With its abundant grasslands and large grain supply, the United States has developed a beef industry that is largely separate from its dairy sector. The United States is the home of the largest fed-cattle industry in
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