Ranching with Grizzly Bears!! Day 1

[@virginiawood1928]

I sat on my porch for an hour and 20 minutes, listening to cows moo, and you men talk. I’m 75 years old, it both blessed my heart and made me weep a little.

[@muleskinner1940]

I was raised on a ranch in the texas panhandle I 83yr and can't sit a horse any more so watching the videos sure gives so much calm and brings back so many good memories.thanks 4 letting ride along with uall God bless

[@donaldpereira2652]

I always say...if you can get pizza delivered...you're too close to town.

[@LifeintheWest]

😄 Yep. Never lived somewhere that was possible.

[@robertvose7310]

pizza today sucks anyways...

[@LifeintheWest]

@@robertvose7310 no kidding!

[@busterbeagle2167]

Smh.

[@chrisunderwood2524]

Talk about not living away from town..I know 23 miles for groceries is really not that far but on our farm it was 20 miles of dirt road travel then we hit pavment ..so it just seemed for ever when getting groceries..we had four children at the time..and of course they wanted pizza to eat, a ponderosa dinner , go to burger king...so I made dinners. Of just that..one night would be homemade pizza, then fries and grilled burgers, home cooked Chinese food..so that wanting to travel just for a certain meal..diminished...they looked forward to a special home cooked meal.. but sometimes when all the chores where done on a Saturday night we would take that trip into town..the kids specialty was a dinner at ponderosa..so that city life seemed not so out of reach for them...and that is how my children grew up. Me is still over the farm life I am 73 and ride my big boy Ruger bought him at 7months old he is now 15..he is quarter horse/througbred.16 hands..on one side all foundation bred.national cutting horse hall of fame ..and the other thoroughbred racing..even a Kentucky derby winner Jet Pilot I think it was 1946 or 47...loved your video on ranching...always wanted to do that..but I was happy with our 350 acre farm we raised polled white face herdfords and horses..ans chickens

[@drewb2031]

America wake up, these guy's cant explain this any better, so everyone needs to listen to what he is saying, this is so true. I remember when quail were all over Georgia, Alabama.... Now you want see one anywhere. Keep up the excellent work... 👍

[@131dyana]

Thank you for taking us with you today. I miss my horse. I cannot ride anymore my family will not let me. I am 80 years old now. but one never looses the will to ride. God bless.

[@kathypabst785]

So true. I am crippled and 44 surgeries. I will be 70 in Aug. My 2 rescues are not ridable. But no one will take me trail riding! 😢

[@patriciamuskevitsch8359]

They are working hard to make a living. Heaven in the summertime, not so much in the winter. Thanks for the video!

[@LifeintheWest]

Yeah it gets pretty tough in the winter.

[@francesstratton695]

Love what you’re doing to shine a light on the truth about Wolfes and Bears. I love Rangers and their families. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻♥️♥️🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@leevanruler119]

Another very fine video - keep them coming! I especially appreciate the discussion on the responsibility of ranching and maintaining the pristine nature of the land without interference from the predators that potentially overpopulate and destroy the eco balance.

[@robertvose7310]

Probably the best video I have ever seen on YT! Better than a TV show. Thanks much...

[@LifeintheWest]

Well thank you. I am very humbled.

[@blackdiamond5507]

🐎Pretty Calibar. 😁 Thank you Trinity !! This was my Sunday nite movie. ❤😍☺😃😄

[@LifeintheWest]

Oh. Good. I am so glad you enjoyed it.

[@benhearn4142]

At 70 I always enjoy the lingo of cowboys...brings back memories

[@craigsteinman9807]

So glad there is people like u educating us city dwellers

[@RealJeep]

Loved Montana and the Philipsburg Valley from June through September. After that, not so much. Thanks for taking us along on the cattle move.

[@sharonpotenza3359]

Sat down to watch “1923” but just could not stop watching this gorgeous episode. So enjoy the chat about dog breeds, cattle brains and the impact of wolves on wildlife…the moose info was an eye opener. Thank you for the insights Trinity.

[@cardiackidjones2848]

What a great "documentary" on ranching with Grizzlies. What beautiful pristine country and those ranchers are working their tail off to enjoy a way of life :-) Thank you so much for the video.

[@sunflowermarcia7277]

Such a great video. Thanks for taking us along.

[@LifeintheWest]

You bet! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@greasyweezel9540]

Thanks for bringing me along - fun ride !!!!!!!!!!!!

[@DavidSmith-tu1nd]

At the end of the video your horse standing there after you removed the saddle. Just awesome. That high plains meadow with the Rockies in the background, has to take away all the bad days of ranching.

[@NOLAgenX]

Excellent! I see ranching and grizzlies and I’m here! Hope I can watch it all at once. Thank you for promoting one of the most vital aspects of our economy.

[@michelefarling6934]

Thank you, Trinity. This was glorious to watch with my morning coffee. Lots of good teaching going on here (most of your vids). I have come to the conclusion that what you both were discussing about folks idiocy and inability to have gratitude most often times is simply a matter of reference point and perspective, or lack thereof. Unlived experiences give people no reference point. You do a great job of attempting to educate folks. Some folks wont ever be able to realize the bigger picture, though. I call that "chosen ignorance". Its difficult for folks from the city to understand certain concepts because they are so separated from themselves and nature. People are now generations removed from how what they eat comes to the table and how it got there. I had the good fortune to be able to stay during some summers growing up with a great aunt and uncle who still ran great grand dads' farm in NC. Not many have that opportunity anymore. I attempted my best to expose my own children to what farmlife is and why it is so important and where their food comes from (not a box). I am a pretty smart person from the city, but also nature savvy as a science major. Avid hiker with an extreme love of the natural world (I truly feel I could never get enough). With that being said, I know what I know, and I know the vastness of what is still unknown to me. I watch you ride and think to myself "oh, how I would love to do all that", or "I'm gonna' do that some day." The reality is not likely, though. I have enough sense to realize the dangers involved in such an endeavor. Still would like to visit Montana some day and ride a horse for a short while. Would love to stand on a mountain and breathe in some clean air...Montana is still on the bucket list. Maybe one day I can pick up a travel contract at one of the hospitals there so I can see your beautiful state for a little while. I just turned 55, so we'll see... Thanks for all your great content! Stay safe and best wishes from Michele in hot sunny Florida. 😊

[@olcowcatcher671]

You simply amaze me you put out great videos and you talk about history all the cowboys you work with are are very eager to talk about their history as cowboys hats off to you sir and thank you

[@DB-jh1kd]

Great video. Sharing the reality and danger of the ranching is an eye opener!

[@LifeintheWest]

Yes. Living and working there is very different than visiting. 👍

[@MagaRickn]

Great video! Bet those are some tired ponies! ;) The 'glamor' of ranching shrouds the true 'hardships' that folks endure. Truly a profession or calling where the high times carry the low! Enjoyed this video immensely! :)

[@robertvose7310]

love the life perspective for culture and America today! Own it! love it!!!!

[@LifeintheWest]

Amen!

[@Tundra21dc1]

Boy…is that some beautiful country! Thanks for bringing it to us! God bless

[@jessicapilch7138]

Hello from Bozeman! This was great! A hunting guide once told my dad that when you're on horse back the grizzlies won't mess with you. I have always wandered how true that was. Your content is always so great. Thank you🙂

[@LifeintheWest]

Well. They don't mess with you on a horse with a good dog for sure. 😄

[@chrisbrunson6761]

My daughter leads tourists on horseback in Glacier Park. That is what they told her in training.

[@user-pk2fg8im4u]

True, plus a horse will smell a bear quite aways off. One trick to practice real hard is to stay on your horse when it vacates the premises.

[@robertvose7310]

The second, the second the horse moves, the doggie is in step. love it...

[@LifeintheWest]

Yes. They are paying attention to everything! 😳

[@lopin890]

Mornin' Trinity....🤠 What an incredible day you had!!! Calabar is starting to come into his own and think before making a bad decision--he's beautiful!!.. Thank you for taking us along!! Truely God's country❣️🙏❣️ Long work days, but the attitude of the rancher carries one through like it was nothing...LAID BACK and going about his day to day business. My favorite TRUTH of the day:: "Emotion driven passion without responsibility, stewardship, or accountability leads to so many problems. Mismanaged stewardship never ends well." Kind of sums it all up in a nutshell. Unfortunately, "they" are everywhere. we have them too, just not on such a large scale as you, yet "they" (who DON'T live rural) want to control and dictate what we can do on our own properties... we've even found the BLM becoming more and more of a dictatorship😢 (Direct quote to my husband: "We're the BLM and we can do whatever we want!") ....😵‍💫seriously?? Safe travels, friend❤️❤️ Stay FROSTY... Keep your powder dry and your head on a swivel... 🇺🇸🇺🇸WWG1WGA🇺🇸🇺🇸NCSWIC🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@KarenSmith-ys3sk]

Been there,but hadnt had to deal with bears and wolfs. I came from a ranching family to having a farm of my own,and owning cattle, and horses. Its alot of work. So glad that u want that life. Really like the show. I live about 30 minutes from town,i get groceries once a month.

[@Buehr99]

Thank you Trinity for showing us the ups and downs of ranching as well as the beauty of this lifestyle. Always enjoy your videas.

[@robertvose7310]

my dog is losing her mind with all the cattle making noise. lol

[@LifeintheWest]

😂

[@robertvose7310]

@@LifeintheWest no seriously the second she heard them bawling she ran up, then saw the dogs and went nuts..She love little doggies..get along...

[@darcieondeck]

This country is absolutely beautiful!

[@virginiamonaghan4230]

Thanks so much for taking us along on your day at this ranch. Gorgeous scenery and great commentary! This helps me to appreciate a steak every time I have one! So much goes into that business! God bless you guys and all who do this for a living. I wish you a very Merry Christmas from Pennsylvania!

[@montana4939]

One of the best videos I’ve seen , the way you explain things that was happening regarding sorting was just fantastic , you do such a great job and the land was just amazing, Montana is just beautiful! Great job !

[@jackieschroeder3737]

This was absolutely terrific watching. You said it when you described it as a " Heaven ". Beautiful. Thank you for sharing this and God bless you and your family.🙏🌌

[@robertvose7310]

It's not an easy life...But some days? Amazing...

[@LifeintheWest]

That is definitely the case. When it's good, it's REAL good!

[@lindawaller9626]

I love this video, thank you so much. It was a beautiful day, gorgeous country, and fascinating.

[@bobandre1789]

Thank you for all of the great insight and informative discussion regarding ranching!!

[@garyvaneps3825]

I appreciate your videos very much. I am the son of immigrant parents from Holland. Some of my fondest memories as a child were going to visit my aunt and uncle who ranched between Depuyer and Pendroy. Growing up on a farm in Minnesota to spend a week at their ranch and being a cowboy for a week was an amazing experience

[@friedaschnell3729]

Beautiful country. Love watching the dogs work and learning how you ranch in grizzly bear country.

[@robertvose7310]

Stunning area...Just beautiful..Looks like healer and collies I think...

[@LifeintheWest]

Yep!

[@roycolglazier1061]

God Bless you too Trinity, & thanks for a great vid that was highly educational, stewardship wise! There's something magical, learning to live amongst bears and other apex predators - thank you...

[@hyyue7549]

This is absolutely beautiful.The ranch heaven!

[@LifeintheWest]

You said it.

[@memontana1056]

Glad to see that black horse of yours doing so well.

[@LifeintheWest]

Yes. He is really doing good this spring. 👍

[@teamground0229]

Enjoy watching the working dogs. I remember trying to catch horses in Montana. Interesting how that pressure thing works with horses and cattle. Glad I found your channel.

[@LifeintheWest]

Me too. Please always let me know what I can do better.

[@49er61]

Trinity what a fantastic video I'm so thankful to have been along for the ride. You folks all done a great job on the drive and the dogs are invaluable. Thanks for taking us along.

[@LindaRingsrud]

Thanks for a beautiful ride in beautiful country with really smart people. I use to ride. I watched the whole thing while cooking and doing paper work and it brought me back to one special experiences I had punching cows in my teens.

[@reaskelton4939]

May have watched this before but it was still real good. Good conversation, good philosophy on life. Wish everyone could grow up on a ranch just because of what it teaches you.

[@thefrostshieldjotunn7287]

Such an awesome place and awesome lifestyle. Respect

[@LifeintheWest]

Yes. It is a completely different way of life.

[@johnnycashh7148]

This one was a dandy...thank you for the ride along! 🍻

[@lorijudd2151]

Idyllic! Gorgeous country. But ... I'll leave the ranching to you, and I'll sit over here, on my recliner, with my tiny dog on my lap, and criticize. 😂😂😂 Seriously, your videos are waaaay better than any movie! I love the steaks you provide. What you do is hard work that I can no longer aspire to. Too many of my joints have been replaced or altered. Arthritis decided this for me. So I'll cheer from the sidelines.

[@monicaw5036]

Love this! You've got a sweet horse, he's awesome. Oh and those cattle dogs...absolutely LOVE THEM. It blows my mind how good they are at doing what they do and the kicker is they love their job! Love the way the dogs all work together, that one poor dog has a limp. I hope they check him out.

[@user-pk2fg8im4u]

I grew up and farmed all of my life on family homesteads about 40 miles from Conrad, out on the prairie. We would look for a chance to go fishing up past Dupuyer on Birch Creek. Those were some good times, before the '64 flood, but never encountered grizzlies back in those days, nor wolves. What Mike says about being a steward and caring for animals as it pertains to bears and wolves is exactly right. I enjoyed this video, still have friends around Valier and Dupuyer. We're gettin' older, fewer of us left.

[@ashleyfarmer1991]

Salt of the earth people right there ! I could listen to him talk for days. Reminds me of the guy the raised and taught me most of what I know. The conversations were had the exact same way. Pushing cows in the Idaho mountains on horses. Really appreciate the video.

[@robertvose7310]

Smart Great Grandpa! same as my parents family out of Idaho, Wa, Montana, and Minn...

[@LifeintheWest]

Yep. If you saved some cash during that time period, you were ahead.

[@nancycascino6577]

It’s a hard way of life; always being prepared to do anything. Much respect. ❤

[@kassieopea]

I was about to ask what you do when the horse sinks, and then it happened! Such a beautiful ranch. Thanks for taking us along on the cattle drive.

[@SavageMcBeastdog]

Thank you for the video. Very informative and relaxing. 🤠

[@LifeintheWest]

You are very Welcome. ☺️

[@Johnny53kgb-nsa]

Thanks for the ride in some very beautiful and scenic part of America.

[@candacemeifert-polk7383]

Beautiful country, Very interesting cattle drive. I have only seen this is movies. I did see a drive outside Sheridan Wy a few years back. The cattle were crossing the Deckers Road . Lot of hard work involved.

[@sandilacy9498]

Wow….this video was great, thanks Trinity!

[@troylunsford603]

Enjoy your videos, we run 125 head here in S.W. Arkansas and live with black bears but nothing like what this ranch is dealing with. Thanks for putting your time and effort into these . God bless .TSL.

[@richards.8987]

Your living the life brother! Trying to get my family out of the city now! I pray for the day!

[@greenpyrs]

Love the scenery and the commentary.

[@johnlittle1329]

Your best video yet. Thanks for sharing.

[@charlenesterken2604]

beautiful country , I enjoyed watching

[@cathymarshall8327]

I like how your videos explain how ranching is done now. Don't make a lot of money but they have to love the lifestyle. Great video, now on to #2.

[@JohnVanRuiten]

It was always that same cow turning around and coming back at the dog. Beautiful video Trinity. It was always my dream to live in a place like that.

[@andrewsmith3720]

Hi Trinity Andrew smith here from UK , really love your videos of cattle ranching in Montana. The country side reminds me of our Yorkshire dales where I live . I must tell u something every English wants to be a cow boy , keep the good work up much appreciated . Move on out we burn day light ha

[@Dababster1]

Love your videos. Not only are they entertaining but informative. It’s great to learn about the different aspects of ranching stewardship of the land.

[@hankbraff1135]

This was one of your most enjoyable videos to date Trinity, very insightful for those that have no experience of living of the land, I hope it has educated a few people of just how difficult it is striking a balance between nature and working the land, all wildlife has a place but the ranchers have a place in the scheme of things as well, it was a pleasure to listen to Mikes story of his family ranching in the area for generations, a great video as I said, thanks for sharing this with us all.

[@davidmclean1403]

Enjoyed this video Trinity, I always enjoyed working cows as a Kid in south Texas . This one shows the Public what goes on behind the scenes,not just riding the range on horse back. Keep up the great work

[@codyboe2827]

Great video Trinity. I enjoyed the commentary. Its always interest to see how others live and the challenges that they have to deal with.

[@sashcraft51]

Loved the vlog. Enjoyed the cows, dogs, horses, people, open country.

[@TheDariusBlaze]

I just made food & now you posted a video. Tonight can’t get any better. Hope you’re having a good day!

[@gingerbread6614]

Your golden dog is limping. We really enjoyed your show. Thank you.

[@DG2244]

Super Video! Really shows the hard life ranchers have, no days off.

[@marccalvert6040]

Thanks for the video. Always enjoy them

[@glenndunnington8551]

Fabulous video hearing you three talk about real life stuff. Thank you so much for sharing and teaching all at the same time.😊

[@badgerpa9]

If Colorado has any sense they will stop the wolves from being released. The young males that get chased out of the pack will travel a long distance and are not afraid to eat what it can catch even pets. Nice office for the day. Stay safe and healthy and stay out of sink holes.

[@LifeintheWest]

Sad to say wolves already came into Colorado from Wyoming on their own and the fish, wildlife and parks is attempting to purchase wolves from Montana to release there. So far, Montana has refused.

[@TheAlanmarks]

Great video...very interesting,entertaining and intellectual. What an awesome job.thank you....Yee haw🤠🐮🤠🐴🤠

[@kenpalmer1900]

Loved this video. As a New York Beef farmer. I love learning about the west

[@veevee7317]

beautiful country

[@LifeintheWest]

Yes. Sigh..... It sure is.

[@delprice3007]

Awesome, thanks! Reminds me of being a cheechako in the Nikola valley learning about ranching for a summer. American ag: it's the heart of freedom.

[@jermainewyatt1995]

Sorry for your losses. I pray for you, your family, and your herd. Cool mustache

[@sco3592]

It’s so cool to see the cattle handling sorting. I just always wished I could have worked on a ranch but never had the opportunity. Thanks for showing and sharing.

[@jackkeeble9272]

Thank you for all you do man

[@righttobeararmsetc.8492]

Wow that country is so beautiful

[@JoeJuniorEM]

i hunted sharptails up that way a couple years ago between Havre, Bynum, and Shelby. We ate in Dupayer several times while we were there. I could not believe how far east of Glacier the grizzlies were.

[@twostop6895]

wow, I hope realize those drainages out of the mountains even farther east than you thinks has great grizzly foods cause of the water coming down, berries and many other plants it's great grizzly habitat

[@julianndavis9415]

Confession time: I love Calibar 🐴❤️ Even tho he did break your rib

[@LifeintheWest]

Well, me too. ( I just don't trust him fully anymore. )

[@briangen704]

I had a nut job of a grey years ago. A lot of craig cameron and Clinton Anderson ground work cleared that up. Six months of hard work. He turned out to be an awesome mount. Probably one of the best horses I've ever had.

[@shabbatsongs4801]

I enjoyed watching Y’all work the cattle…🙌

[@mamu1243]

Thank you so much. I loved every minute .

[@richardmonson8657]

Everything you said about sorting is so true. One other thing though, each rancher has their own nuances that you have to pick up on…as how you’ve done it before is not what they want.

[@davidmorgan2541]

Wow, and thank you for presentin!g the beauty, the dangers, the hardships and realities of living and ranching in Montana. You are clearly skilled and motivated to show us the truths on ranching. Thank you for your efforts to bring us informative and entertaining films on ranching or what I would say is farming on steroids! Love your work!

[@richtreffts8593]

Great video again Trinity. I have been in bogs like that myself while working on ranches in Wyoming. I had a horse rear on his hind legs & pivot 180 degrees to get out before he got any farther into it. Got an old army weapons carrier stuck in one, one time. Got it out, but it was tough. I always wondered if those bogs were like what Will James called "musk kegs" up in Canada. I remember walking out on one of those bogs & seeing the ground moving up & down, like waves, maybe 10 to 15 feet away. It was like the sod was floating on top of the bog. I could walk on it in places & not break through but a horse could break through & get "high centered". I was lucky & never got one in that far. That was in southern Wyoming near Saratoga. I don't remember now where it was exactly, but it may have been in the muskrat basin or on the Red Desert where the ground would be really dry, you know how the ground gets baked dry & is all cracked & crunchy & then you ride over it & break through into a mud bog. Some of that dry, baked, cracked looking ground is just that, but other places hides a mud hole or a bog beneath it. It gets a little freaky riding in them places sometimes.

[@Ronnahmetz]

I appreciate your conversation about responsibility and stewardship. I’d like to add that that for me one way i practice environmental responsibility and stewardship is to not eat a lot of beef. I do have personal experience with what it takes to produce a pound of beef and I think it’s actually somewhat irresponsible for us to be such massive meat eaters. Meanwhile, I love your channel and the way that you share about the world of cattle ranching - its clear its not just an industry to you folks.

[@mikestone9129]

Great video. Beautiful land, so glad to see they are getting rain this year and things are greening up. Hope they get to hay this year.

[@carolhilton9855]

Beautiful countryside. Really enjoyed watching

[@ericameyerchandelieralves]

I love watching these videos. Making me homesick. 😅

[@michaelhobby4872]

I watch a lot of your videos and enjoy them. This video may be the best one I've seen so far!