cowman
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Katqanna, I agree entirely.
My statements werent in opposition to any and all reintroduction of bison.
My original statements were in regards to cattle and bison sharing the same public ground, which is not a position this ranch finds ourselves in , Yet.
My statements were based on the original topic, which occured in utah, and the fact that a ranchers concerns, more often than not, are legitimate.
I mentioned the Fort Peck Reservation reintroduction, not from opposition to it, but rather from concerns that arise from it. Concerns dont necessarily translate to opposition if they are adequately addressed.
As for bison, I have worked with " domesticated" bison.
I have also witnessed a wild bison bull in wyoming charge and hold at bay a payloader, yes a payloader. The loader was part of a road crew resurfacing the highway between Cody and Yellowstone. I watched with my own eyes as that bull charged the loader and backed it up against a hill alongside the highway. I spoke to the operator of the loader later that evening at the wapiti bar. He said that bull kept him pinned for 3 hours before returning to his cows. I know what wild critters are capable of. That bull wasnt under the stress of being moved. He was acting normally in defense of his herd from a perceived threat.
My statements werent in opposition to any and all reintroduction of bison.
My original statements were in regards to cattle and bison sharing the same public ground, which is not a position this ranch finds ourselves in , Yet.
My statements were based on the original topic, which occured in utah, and the fact that a ranchers concerns, more often than not, are legitimate.
I mentioned the Fort Peck Reservation reintroduction, not from opposition to it, but rather from concerns that arise from it. Concerns dont necessarily translate to opposition if they are adequately addressed.
As for bison, I have worked with " domesticated" bison.
I have also witnessed a wild bison bull in wyoming charge and hold at bay a payloader, yes a payloader. The loader was part of a road crew resurfacing the highway between Cody and Yellowstone. I watched with my own eyes as that bull charged the loader and backed it up against a hill alongside the highway. I spoke to the operator of the loader later that evening at the wapiti bar. He said that bull kept him pinned for 3 hours before returning to his cows. I know what wild critters are capable of. That bull wasnt under the stress of being moved. He was acting normally in defense of his herd from a perceived threat.
) is what is called dialogue.Much different than some "discussions" that have taken place about this subject in the past. Most of the answers to wildlife/rancher challenges and conflicts will be found much sooner when all parties seek to find answers to real problems rather than resorting to hyperbole and ad hominem attacks. Well done.
