Worked at the local hospital years ago when a young (about 25) lady from France was brought in after being gored. Tried to explain to her male friend why it happened. Didn't speak French, so went on my way.
wyo-man
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It is Goring season again
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I don't know what comes over people. One of my sis' while walking down the road decided it would be a good idea to walk towards a bull elk during the rut and say hi! It charged and a woman driving past used her car to block him.Maybe it was because she's a blonde?
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That'll pucker your sphincter and put your head on a swivel!
Why? I had an encounter with a bull buffalo when he was on the other side of the 'containment fence'. I am 6' tall, both of us are on level ground, and his back is blocking my view of the herd. He snorted, and I went back down the hill to the car. I know a hint when I hear one!
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How many people are scratched by erstwhile pet cats and bitten by dogs?
Nature in reality is nothing like the Disney version.
Nature in reality is nothing like the Disney version.
Many years ago in 1953, when I was 14, my mom and dad and I took a vacation trip to Yellowstone national park.
My dad was a photography enthusiast and so was I at that time. He prided himself on owning a Leica IIIF 35mm camera, which was pretty much state of the art at that time.
We drove by a meadow, and in that meadow was a lone bull bison. Dad was eager to photograph him, but wanted to get close enough so that he would not come out as just a fly speck on the picture. So he handed me his lightweight aluminum tripod and we both ventured into the meadow.
We got within about 50 yards from the bull, and dad decided that was close enough to get a fair picture.
I dont know if you might be familiar with Leica cameras of that era. They use a focal plane shutter, which is essentially a strip of black fabric with a rectangular hole in it that whips across in front of the film with amazing speed. When it completes its hell-for-leather trip, it terminates with a mechanical "whap" that you can hear from some distance. My dad often said it sounded like somebody dropped a frying pan.
Well, the bull heard it. He turned and looked at us and was not pleased that we had invaded his territory. So he did what bulls do when they perceive to have been challenged - he charged.
Dad and I both took off towards a nearby cluster of trees, reaching them just before the bull did.
I jumped over a fallen log with the tripod in my hands, and managed not to break it. I crouched down and watched my dad get behind a small tree.
For the next 5 minutes or so, my dad and the bull had a standoff, both edging around the tree that was between them. I just tried to be as quite as a mouse.
Well, we were both lucky. The bull lost interest in the contest, and went on his way back to the meadow.
We both remembered that incident for years, and told the story of our misadventure often. It was an interesting father-son bonding experience for sure.
I don't recommend disturbing these animals - from personal experience!
John
My dad was a photography enthusiast and so was I at that time. He prided himself on owning a Leica IIIF 35mm camera, which was pretty much state of the art at that time.
We drove by a meadow, and in that meadow was a lone bull bison. Dad was eager to photograph him, but wanted to get close enough so that he would not come out as just a fly speck on the picture. So he handed me his lightweight aluminum tripod and we both ventured into the meadow.
We got within about 50 yards from the bull, and dad decided that was close enough to get a fair picture.
I dont know if you might be familiar with Leica cameras of that era. They use a focal plane shutter, which is essentially a strip of black fabric with a rectangular hole in it that whips across in front of the film with amazing speed. When it completes its hell-for-leather trip, it terminates with a mechanical "whap" that you can hear from some distance. My dad often said it sounded like somebody dropped a frying pan.
Well, the bull heard it. He turned and looked at us and was not pleased that we had invaded his territory. So he did what bulls do when they perceive to have been challenged - he charged.
Dad and I both took off towards a nearby cluster of trees, reaching them just before the bull did.
I jumped over a fallen log with the tripod in my hands, and managed not to break it. I crouched down and watched my dad get behind a small tree.
For the next 5 minutes or so, my dad and the bull had a standoff, both edging around the tree that was between them. I just tried to be as quite as a mouse.
Well, we were both lucky. The bull lost interest in the contest, and went on his way back to the meadow.
We both remembered that incident for years, and told the story of our misadventure often. It was an interesting father-son bonding experience for sure.
I don't recommend disturbing these animals - from personal experience!
John
In 1973, I was driving Mrs. swsig and the kids through Yosemite Valley, when we came across some people in parked cars near the Merced River. We saw they were watching a bear cub, so we pulled over to watch, too. One stupid guy got out of his car and moved toward the cub. The cub got spooked and ran off along the bank of the Merced. The guy took out after the cub, running as fast as he could down the river bank. We watched him run after the cub until they both disappeared around a bend. I told the kids that if the cub found its mother, the stupid guy would make a nice meal for the two of them.
outta_ammo
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That was the exact thought I had!
HUH?
I 1st looked at the title of the thread, and said, what season is associated with long dead Head of the Luftwaffe Herman Goring?
Maybe I've read too many WWII books.
I 1st looked at the title of the thread, and said, what season is associated with long dead Head of the Luftwaffe Herman Goring?
Maybe I've read too many WWII books.
Alpo
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Paladin, did the picture come out?
In the early 2000's elk were stocked in the Cataloochee Valley in Smoky Mtn. National Park. Estimated to be over 200 now in and around the park.
Don
This was just outside of Cherokee. Monday morning as we were leaving Maggie Valley we saw 3 in the fields and near the creek.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is home to a wide variety of species. I took the photos below during a motorcycle trip seven years ago...
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I've had a couple of run ins with moose. One had a calf with her the other was a bull. They usually hang out in heavy cover and are easy to stumble across up close. One chased me,the bull was just curious and wandered off eventually lol
They are far more widespread here than they were 25 yrs ago.
They are far more widespread here than they were 25 yrs ago.
I vaguely remember them introducing the elk to NC many years ago, but I forgot where. Last time I went to Cherokee from Greenville, SC about 100 miles, was when Cherokee still had a temporary casino, before building the permanent one they have now. I feel sure that was before their introduction. It would be so cool to hear them bugle early on a foggy morning.......that is how I see it in my dreams.
Larry
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Just South of Carson City, in the Carson Valley, we sometimes see buffalo wondering near the Carson River, next to Hwy 395. There are fences to keep them off Hwy 395, but I think the buffalo just don't feel like getting into traffic. I enjoy seeing them as I pass in my car.
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The Charles Russel Reserve has some pasture in the valley about a 1/4 mile away, between me and the airport and they often have some in it I think for quarantine. The fence is substantial. I see more and more buffalo on ranches. I think that those raise from calves in fences with plenty of food kind of get the used to the idea. A guy between here and Great Falls has dome on a pasture near thee road Evey couple years. All young steers. Possibly cross breeds. The fence is about the same as a good stock fence. Over below Bridger a few years back I saw ranches with thousands of them behind pretty sturdy fences. I think the bulls are way more of a problem than the rest.
We also have the National Prairie reserve not far from here , a bunch of do gooders who have bought up a bunch of land and acquired BLM leases with the intent of restoring the prairie to its natural state. They have a bunch of buffalo running around. he ranchers hate them a there are signs all over Save the Cowboy Stop the CMR. Mainly I think they fear the idea they may create the Nation Grass lands reserve complete with a bunch of government restrictions like Clinton did with a big piece of the Missouri breaks. I don't quite see how the NPR really harms much myself. A lot of the land they have acquired is marginal anyway. I call them the pure prairie league. They introduced prairie dogs in one part off it complete with starter holes. I was never aware of a shortage of prairie dogs or them needing any help making holes, but oh, well. For X amount of money they will allow you the experience of staying in a yurt on the prairie. Having camper all over the country I have not availed myself to the privilege. Takes all kinds.
They give out some permits to harvest buffalo every year and the permit system is loaded towards those who reside close. Shooting a buffalo seems about as sporting as shooting a steer but I wouldn't mind a freeze full.
We also have the National Prairie reserve not far from here , a bunch of do gooders who have bought up a bunch of land and acquired BLM leases with the intent of restoring the prairie to its natural state. They have a bunch of buffalo running around. he ranchers hate them a there are signs all over Save the Cowboy Stop the CMR. Mainly I think they fear the idea they may create the Nation Grass lands reserve complete with a bunch of government restrictions like Clinton did with a big piece of the Missouri breaks. I don't quite see how the NPR really harms much myself. A lot of the land they have acquired is marginal anyway. I call them the pure prairie league. They introduced prairie dogs in one part off it complete with starter holes. I was never aware of a shortage of prairie dogs or them needing any help making holes, but oh, well. For X amount of money they will allow you the experience of staying in a yurt on the prairie. Having camper all over the country I have not availed myself to the privilege. Takes all kinds.
They give out some permits to harvest buffalo every year and the permit system is loaded towards those who reside close. Shooting a buffalo seems about as sporting as shooting a steer but I wouldn't mind a freeze full.
Chubbo
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A sad needless tragedy
It's been days since this senseless tragedy took place. The news media, here in Grove City, and Columbus, OH, haven't been able to arrange the details of that tragic goring, to suit their best needs, and even failed to report her death.
This tragedy proves that the corona epidemic can't be controlled, as some folks won't be denied their social rights, regardless of the cost to them, and our society.
Please forgive my harsh words at a tragic time such as this, but one needs only to observe to prove their validity.
Chubbo
It's been days since this senseless tragedy took place. The news media, here in Grove City, and Columbus, OH, haven't been able to arrange the details of that tragic goring, to suit their best needs, and even failed to report her death.
This tragedy proves that the corona epidemic can't be controlled, as some folks won't be denied their social rights, regardless of the cost to them, and our society.
Please forgive my harsh words at a tragic time such as this, but one needs only to observe to prove their validity.
Chubbo
Tipper survived.
kimporter
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Having been raised on a farm I know how even tame critters can get cranky,had one mare that was miss holly go lightly until she foaled,then she turned into the girl from the exorcist
Gaffer
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I will be 90 in bit over a month and still have scars from my days as a dairy farmer dealing with supposedly tame dairy cows. No way would I trust a buffalo. They are huge and wild.
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Just turn those buffalo over to John Payne, (The One Armed Bandit) out
of Shidler, Ok and he will have them standing on top of his stock trailer
along with John and his mule.
of Shidler, Ok and he will have them standing on top of his stock trailer
along with John and his mule.
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Saw John Payne a while back here at the Rodeo.
His act is , what can I say, different.
When all those big animals wind up standing on top of the trailer,
It's like what? I see it but I don't believe it.
His act is , what can I say, different.
When all those big animals wind up standing on top of the trailer,
It's like what? I see it but I don't believe it.
My grandson & wife live just East of C.C. Wife coming home from work one night hit she a Black wild horse. Totaled her car. Wild horses in Nevada have about ruined the range. No feed left anywhere. And don't ever think of shooting one, it's a Federal offence bigtime
The last time I was at Yellowstone, there was a Japanese father aligning his wife and two kids near a buffalo mom and her calf. He was trying to get a group picture. I intentinally left the area as I didn't want to see any blood!
