Coyotes and Calves DO NOT MIX

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[@oldcdawg1]

Anyone that doesn't think that you should protect your herd is not a friend of your channel, Your herd is how you take care of your family.

[@williamharn9048]

Well said!

[@user-pf7cw5wr4y]

Exactly sir !

[@danziegner]

No. You either know how to ranch with wildlife or you don’t. Predators are there for ecological reasons. Take out the coyotes and you will be overrun by rabbits and vermin, both which can carry diseases. The word herd means just that, herd your animals. We put dogs out with the herd which are very effective in chasing away predators.

[@en-mingholtz7913]

With the drought for the past few years and having to buy hay I don’t think Mike has the resources for that kind of approach. Plus, if he takes out all the ones that are not scared of humans, only the shy ones that don’t pose a problem will be left.

[@danziegner]

@@en-mingholtz7913 I continue to question his ranching methods. And we all deal with drought.

[@jeffanddarcidejax2480]

Please....do not ever apologize for carrying a gun.

[@jeffryblackmon4846]

RIGHT!

[@dannywilsher4165]

EXACTLY!!!!!!

[@jchirschfeld1101]

Yep, and the 2 legged kind as well

[@cartergjenkins]

Truth

[@cathyruiz73]

Yep!

[@garyag45]

I’ve never known a rancher that didn’t have a rifle in his or her pickup. As you say, necessary equipment.

[@geofftaylor934]

I thought that was funny too..."controversial" for having a Rifle on a working Ranch....

[@darlanemechek3697]

Guns definitely are a tool and needed at times.

[@janvafa9959]

And this is the healthy way to view guns... it’s also why kids that grow up in this kind of environment understand that guns aren’t toys, are not to be played with, and are dangerous.

[@dianadollar6050]

I agree

[@48Pammie]

Am I the only one that watched the entire video with my stomach in knots of fear he was gonna have to tell his sweet daughter they lost a calf to the coyote? Thank goodness it wasn't that but hugs to your daughter about Bambi.

[@LadyLithias]

He said in the opener that they hadn't yet lost a calf to a coyote

[@GunfighterWyo]

I was thinking the same thing and how he was going to tell her. I kept waiting like you and was relieved that it was not a coyote. Still it is a life lesson.

[@charlesglandon7840]

Some people are just so afraid to even look at a gun so what they can cry all they want, I would carry that riffle with me all the time. When I went to high school just about everyone had a rifle in their pickup and a rifle rack in the back window, I lived in central California no body ever complained about that. Now I live about seven miles from there, now we call the state Kommiefornia. Yes that rifle is a great tool. Keep up the great channel I love watching other people work....lol.

[@foxyember]

I feel I have to say Thank You for Your service I don't think we as a whole say it enough to the men and women that have served in the military to keep us free. So I say "ThankYou very much"

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thank you Heather

[@acanuck3267]

Never apologize for your actions from those who have never lived in your shoes. You do you, if you can sleep at night with your days choices, your doing it right. Don't listen to the minority, ever.

[@reneerueppel7370]

It's a sad time we live in when someone feels they have to apologize for owning and carrying a gun. I myself never will. Bambi is adorable. She reminds me a lot of our Charolais Baby. Love when their personality shines.

[@jackiekemmerer2512]

Don't ever apologize for having a gun it is apart of your life. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE

[@LifeinWyoming]

I have two thermal scopes, suppressor and live in Casper. Just give me the go ahead! 🇺🇸

[@kennethallds6779]

I was about to reply , that I know there are reliable coyote hunters in your area that would be more than willing to help out !!

[@suzannestalcup6900]

Guns are sometimes needed, my daughters had a “pack” of 5-6 coyotes around the farm/ranch. So they started carrying the rifle with them. The coyotes even came around at night! They also have horses to protect! Sorry about Bambi’s calf.

[@oranjmusemeyer968]

Coyotes, mountain lions and Bobcats around my place. The dogs are always with me when I go out at night!

[@ruthgallagher1168]

My brother was stationed in Japan for two years. The people watching the farm did not keep the coyote numbers under control. When they got back they wished it was only six coyotes. We stopped counting at twenty. They were going after the poultry and started to get under the coop fence. Yes they needed to be eliminated.

[@MotoKeto]

Thank you for your service. Don’t ever apologize for protecting your family or property from predators four legged or two legged. It is your God given right and shall not be infringed.

[@williamharn9048]

Exactly!

[@franciscosandiego3026]

Always protect your cows. Don't listen to snowflakes.

[@peterlostroh8709]

I'd like to see a snowflake deal with a hungry wild dog. Could be disastrous, wild dogs around here are a pest.

[@debraclogston9379]

This the the snowflake . We get it. We don't want your guns. Them kinds don't much get used at mass murders.

[@oscarb9139]

@@debraclogston9379 Mass murderers use a variety of weapons. Not all are guns.

[@debraclogston9379]

@@oscarb9139 I was under the presumption the back and forth was about gun control. My bad.

[@oscarb9139]

@@debraclogston9379 No problem. The gun grabbers are around, just not in this thread.

[@ionecuff6323]

If people complain about having a gun, then they are at the wrong site. Living on a ranch usually means protecting your livestock and property, and/or hunting game to stock the freezer. If they don't like it then go to a site that allows their crops and stock to be destroyed by predators (won't find any like that!). You have more tolerance than I do for people like that. I guess that is why I like this channel so much. Give your daughter some extra hugs and she will be ok. You do have a beautiful family, you and your wife are excellent and amazing parents. God Bless you all!

[@williamharn9048]

Sad we have to apologize for something so simple and obviously needed. Maybe those who thumbs down could spend a week on the ranch mucking stables and help to calve.

[@deblawson1575]

FIRST.... I want to say a big THANK YOU for serving our country. I agree that a firearm is NOT a toy, but a necessary tool. I don't think people should have to apologize/explain why they need firearms. Thank you for the great video, take care. May God Bless you and yours Hugs to your daughter, my condolences

[@jetmech9287]

Only thing controversial about the rifle is that you need a better one, in a better caliber, with a good optic on it - so you can be precise at long range. Oh and you need an optic that is both night vision and thermal.

[@BrettVaughnB100]

Yes sir ..

[@sheilasantiago3715]

I agree, but maybe it's not in the budget at the moment. I know one can argue that losing a calf isn't either....

[@OurWyomingLife]

I'll be waiting for it to arrive LoL I have more than one rifle. Maybe I dont want to show all lol

[@jetmech9287]

@@OurWyomingLife I trust that you'll make good ballistic choices.

[@rosen4200]

We hunt on a large timber tract that is surrounded on three sides by a large cow/calf operation. We help out our neighbor with a mandatory shoot on sight rule for coyotes when we are out hunting deer, or any other legal game during hunting season. He appreciates it.

[@ResidentEngineer1]

Yet another great 30/30 video. But it saddens me that Bambi lost her calf. I’m sorry McKenzie for your loss. ♥️

[@brandongustafson7497]

That rifle is definitely a tool that is necessary to have! Thankyou for your service!!

[@lynnroberge1886]

I'm so sorry for Bambie's loss

[@valfrasier39]

So sorry for Mackenzie and Bambi. When you drove off with the cake, I'm sure Bambi was thinking "how rude, he just drove off with the cake!"

[@johanrunfeldt7174]

Or something alongthe lines of: Hey! I was eating that!

[@OZARKMEL]

You do what you need to do to protect your living and your family. I live in the desert at the base of the mountains in Tucson. We have Mountain Lions, Javalina, Bobcat and plenty of hungry Coyotes....I don't walk the dogs without my 9mm, it just isn't safe. Never apologize, if people don't like it.....that's just too bad.

[@darlene72086]

Mike you have the right to keep the herd safe and your family ! No judgment Here

[@williamharn9048]

Exactly!

[@dickavery8991]

Keep up the good work.The gun is definitely what you need on the ranch,it serves many purposes,protection from several different types of animals.

[@mikestone9129]

Hope McKenzie takes it well. And I was raised around guns. Like you said, they are an important tool on a ranch. Can't imagine not having one.

[@mattfencl3614]

MacKenzie broke down the Circle of Life to me last year. She has wisdom beyond her years!

[@williamharn9048]

Exactly right

[@nmelkhunter1]

There is absolutely nothing wrong with shooting ‘yotes getting near your calves. I use to use a 25-06 to dispatch coyotes for my uncle and his neighbors during calving season since, as you said, they worked very hard to raise food.

[@jackterry7664]

Good caliber...

[@nmelkhunter1]

@@jackterry7664 Thank you. It’s always ranked in the top five for me.

[@mikew7727]

Up here in north Idaho we have wolves. So ranchers ride herd 24/7 during calving, and are pretty much on high alert at all times.

[@Spyke383]

I always have my handgun on me. But when I head out in the field I usually throw the AR in the truck. Neighbors farm lost a few animals to them a few weeks ago. Us shooting them is a helluva lot more humane than what they'll do if they get the chance.

[@GunfighterWyo]

Coyotes can kill young children also.

[@foster3316]

Here in East Texas our nuisance predator is the black headed buzzard. We have coyotes but they never bother the cows. Wiley, our resident coyote, never bothers calves or cows. He follows them around waiting for them to spook a rabbit or rat.

[@rajbeekie7124]

Thanks for serving.

[@OurWyomingLife]

You bet

[@janetlutter9925]

I love bambi she is so spoiled and loved

[@TheAingram6191]

Bambi is beautiful!!! Sorry for her loss...

[@briceneeser8829]

Coyotes and calves dont mix, but a bullet from a .223 and a coyote mix pretty dang good

[@tamipalin8171]

Thanks, Mike, for showing what life on a ranch is really like, both the good and the bad sides. And it absolutely makes sense for you to have a varmint gun with you! And thank you once again for your service.

[@colin7763]

The rifle is a tool. You explained it in a no nonsense way. Hope the calving season goes well.

[@ionaphillips8500]

hey Mike, I live in Hamilton NY and I have taken care of Mr fisher for at least 10 years now,[private duty] he is (97 years] young and he has raises Angus for 75 years and yes he has 11 new babies this spring , he has award for the oldest breeder of Angus, still goes to the barn every day and gives orders to his hired man , he dont do chores any more but he knows what is happening in the barn,he only has 14 cows now. got to love him! he has flashing red lights on fence post that come on at night, to keep coyotes away,he dont have all the land that you do, but some how these lights help just thought I would tell you about them,we have wild dogs here that are meaner then coyotes it can get scary when you hear them ,enjoy your video,s and loved yesterdays video with your daughter! take and god bless you and your family

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thank you!

[@brianjonker510]

I live over in Cazenovia. Havent heard about the red lights. Are they on a motion sensor?

[@ionaphillips8500]

@@brianjonker510 I think o solar they have them on amazon

[@alexandermoon7211]

"Hey! Did you open that?!" LOL

[@benny.w4784]

Thank you for your service

[@garrycollins3415]

I'll be amazed if someone who watches a ranch video has an issue with the rifle. I remember knowing it was hunting season because the highschool juniors and seniors had guns in their truck's gun rack at school after a morning of hunting.

[@OurWyomingLife]

I'll forward you the emails I already have received :) Thanks Garry!

[@hughstephenson2957]

Thats the way I grew up as well. Hunt before school, hunt at lunch and hunt after school.

[@wykeishacraft6820]

Good Evening to Our Wyoming Life and all others too.

[@IcamanSogge]

Thanks for sharing Mike hope rest of calving goes smoothly.

[@colene77]

Totally enjoy your channel!! So light hearted. Great morning “get away” as I crochet. Hope you get the coyotes!!! 🙃💖

[@scottauctions7215]

AWESOME JOB MIKE !!!

[@giveitathink6749]

Always interesting to this Bostonian relocated to Texas for the past 20 years loving your Wyoming experience. Thanks Mike!

[@steveware6325]

Sorry about Bambi. You are right about the gun. It is a tool that is very important. I'm really enjoying the videos. Thank you.

[@quintili1]

There's nothing controversial about protecting your herd from predators. I myself would prefer something a little flatter shooting with a nice optic. I really like the tried and true .243 Win, great for deer and coyotes.

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thanks

[@jackterry7664]

I use a .243 too

[@nathaliehutchinson4669]

Thank u for being so carding it’s very nice to see May GOD bless u for carding so much and for hard u work. Thank u GOD bless

[@stephenbutz2621]

Thank you for your service ,especially today 11-11 2021 🇺🇸

[@win1885]

Your Glenfield was an economy grade Marlin 336. One the best lever action rifles ever developed. Extremely reliable. Be glad you have it.

[@roberthakeman9822]

When I was a kid and lost a pet my mom said that it happened for a reason. So sorry that it had to happened to Bambi and to Mckenzie as she was so happy yesterday when she was riding with you and waiting for Bambi to calve.

[@alanchesmore3312]

Mike I'd like to thank you for you service. I think McKenzie will be ok she's strong and knows the Rach life. Again thank you for the vids.

[@suechambers5123]

Great video, Mike.

[@FarmerC.J.]

It’s our Constitutional right to have firearms! There’s no explanation needed! All the best!

[@scottcahala7779]

Sorry to hear of the loss of the cafe. No need to apologize everyone would protect there family. You need to protect yours.

[@lynnhalfsteadingwmastx5696]

Can we all see April again? Is she getting ready to go out with mum to the herd?

[@cartergjenkins]

I am just glad that April is fine.

[@brendafaithlanelane7914]

God Bless. So sorry for your loss bambi. I don't like guns killing animals but in your situation I agree 100%. Love your family and your farm. Cattle are my favorite animal.

[@BillyRoberts]

I have been by that ranch. On vacation a few years ago. That guy sounds like a radio announcer. Nice rifle.

[@jerrylansbury9558]

A nice rifle dont mean you can it a target ! Lets see results !

[@BBKERNSALLNhomestead]

Mike cool video, and yes we have no problem with the gun or guns!!! just food for thought is the new wheels on the gator to stiff for the fields??? regular tires absorb the shock. maybe you should think of replacing the front tires back to the old ones to help absorb the bounce. maybe this idea will help. love the 30/30 videos and that the rifle was a 30/30 tooooooooooo!!!!!!!

[@brianjonker510]

Mike is real lenient with his cows. Around here any cow that doesn't raise a calf is gone.

[@debt4717]

He culls the empty cows and also older ones. Bambi and Blond Cow are mascots for the youtube channel, which also helps support his family, so there's that ;-)

[@sm6wet]

Where is here?

[@brucecampbell7266]

Those type of cows always makes life more fun. When you have to redesign gate latches, turn light switches upside down, and other misc things, it does keep life interesting, oh and at least your cows don't walk across cattle guards.

[@sheilasantiago3715]

Great video Mike. All I have to say about the coyotes is... Getum 🙂

[@kenberscheit948]

want to see some amazing predator hunting action? watch "night crew" on here ,takes place in texas where night hunting is legal ,also "oneil ops" based in S.D

[@reevinriggin3570]

Nothing controversial about a rifle. People that think that they are a problem for the world need to get a grip on reality. Thanks Mike, I really enjoy the vids.

[@sandracorless6186]

Hey Mike, first of all thank you for your service and don't apologize for the rifle, the ranch and the rifle go hand-in-hand you have to protect what is yours and that coyote is nothing but an opportunist looking for meal. For those who don't like the rifle just move on Mike knows what he's doing. So whats next for OWL keep up the good work and see you in the next video🐄👍🤠

[@theruggedwild8600]

I have been wondering how long it would be until an episode like this was on, glad you addressed it. If it get bad it might be worth seeing if one of your neighbors would like to trap the coyotes.

[@hoosierdaddy2308]

Great videos. Man. I wish I were there to help. I've been shooting yodel dogs forever. They're smart critters!

[@roncarlson228]

Love that Rifle on that 4 wheeler, awesome

[@billcade3325]

Good video thank you

[@lancebryce5038]

Mike I wish you the best in talking with Mackenzie. One things for sure is the ranch teaches life’s lessons in a very real way!!! I hope someday a group of us can come spend some time thinning the coyotes for you. Anyone who is against you having a gun should watch videos on coyotes and wolves destroying a calf or fawn. All of our best to your family!!!

[@ScottHirons]

Bambi is the best. She needs her own KZbin channel. Sad to hear she won’t be a mom this year, but a little extra cake will help ease her pain. Also it is important to show why we do need access to firearms. Sure the country as a whole may need some regulations or boundaries, but they are a necessary tool for many that provide our food and other services.

[@mkhuntstreasure3192]

So sorry about Bambi but she seems to be taking it well just hope she joins the herd soon.

[@larrymoore6640]

I'm sorry Bambi lost her calf but you got to love her especially when she opened the treat bag.

[@robertadurnan8082]

God Bless You All. Sorry about Bambies Baby Calf.

[@marsgal42]

You're a decent, honourable man. If you could find a better way to deal with the coyotes you would use it. Even with Bambi's loss it's good to see calves around. New life is always welcome. ❤️

[@theechacha]

Whoooo hooooo Bambi is smart hahahahahahaha

[@chealseamortwedt5785]

I gave you cake, we’re friends remember that! 🤣🤣

[@stephenward5681]

Great video. You are awesome with your cows. Enjoy the 30 n 30.

[@kinyon86]

Mike, look into kayak accessories. They have different style of nets use to hold down small cooler and or stuff in crates. Hope this helps.

[@mattpeacock5208]

That Glenfield model 10A essentially a Marlin 336 made as a hardware store brand. I own a Glenfield 10A, first rifle I ever bought. Perfect for coyotes out to 200 yards. Perfect for deer too. Don't let anyone tell you that you need a .300 win mag or a 7mm mag for this kind of stuff.

[@deanmagnuson2993]

Hello from Grand Forks

[@OurWyomingLife]

Hello Grand Forks! Hope you are staying warm!

[@unorec1983]

Coyotes and 243 love each other

[@joanneganon7157]

Aww that's sad, Sorry Mike. Thanks for the ride along 🙅 for McKenzie. JO JO IN VT 💕😄

[@motor2of7]

At least you’re not calving in a blizzard like last year. Brrrr!

[@martihetrick609]

Hey it good you have set up the 4x4

[@jasnonya3005]

Nothing wrong with protecting your herd and your future bottom line. I'm a 2A sorta fella and a "Fudd" means I believe in owning guns for hunting but not into weapons of war, that being said I believe in what I believe and you are free to believe and do as needed. It's not for me to control you! Love beef myself and Angus burgers are the best imho! Tools are life for me I'm a handy man, so like you I fix stuff but I own no critters to protect. But I like wild meat, venison, feral hogs wild turkeys, fish of many kinds! I'm in awe of the job you're personally doing as a rancher and a dad and husband , God Bless you. I know where food comes from!!!

[@anitabergner9171]

Be careful Mike. Stay safe.

[@OurWyomingLife]

Always!

[@henry7765]

30in30 is very entertaining so far

[@bullpuppy689]

fence truck review.....maybe we need to send in pics of all the different fencing trucks out there..lol be fun

[@marklyons3125]

Very cool, I asked the other day if there were any predators you need to worry about. Thank you.

[@OurWyomingLife]

No worries

[@mariefisher2119]

If you gave me cake, I;d follow you anywhere...

[@TheSnakeman3]

Even if you don’t hit them, the pressure of shooting at them drives them out further. Good luck Mike and I hope they don’t get any calf’s. We had one abort early this year also.

[@lsweeten1971]

Can you attach a wagon to the 4 wheeler for additional hauling capability? Poor Bambi. She needed the 'extra' helping of cake. Can't blame her for sneaking a nibble.

[@theparadisesnare]

You could, but the physics don't really work well for 4 wheelers. it'd bounce around a dangerous amount

[@sharonloomis5264]

My grandpa always carried a rifle when checking his cows. They even taught us kids. Sort of. I kept missing the target. Dad finally emptied the rifle, told me to sight but do not touch the trigger, while he stood in front. I'm a lefty! Never shot an animal though.

[@barbaraberrier8840]

Thanks for your time of service. Which branch did you serve in? My son is in the Air Force. Guns are never wrong, but sometimes the people using them are. Your cows are you're livelihood. Bambi is definitely spoiled. Enjoyed today's video, see you tomorrow. Mackenzie- this will be easier on Bambi, rather than getting attached and then it dying.

[@wendellbell6164]

Lower your tire pressures alittle on that 4 wheeler and check your shock adjustments to soften that ride alittle if you want to. I am a small farmer on the west coast with cattle and chickens. Coyotes, cougar, coons and possums are our biggest problems. Bald and Goldens eagles are around but have not been a problem. Chicken hawlks are another story. 243 with a good scope would work well on your longer shots.

[@samanthaflynn6140]

Bambi🎂😂 thanks dad I'll take these. Lol

[@enidmiller5934]

I'm so sorry to hear about Bambi...but at least she is ok,

[@carrieschirado8967]

Great Video! Huge Bummer about Bambi. Ranch Life at its Best!

[@darrenjorgensen1917]

I'm sorry you have to apologize for "real life" on a ranch. Coyotes aren't our friends, even though they look like our pet dogs and guns are necessary tools like you mentioned. Thanks for being a real rancher and keep up the good work.

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thank you!