Cattle v. Elk v. Feral Horses

[Hiker of the Woods]

Click on the play button right below the title to listen to a radio show with a rancher and environmental group talking about cattle, elk, and feral horses around the John Day River. Gives a small glimpse as to what is happening with this issue right here in Oregon.

http://www.opb.org/thinkoutloud/shows/cows-v-elk-v-wild-horses/

 

[440sixpack]

As a hunter and a cattleman I have an opinion on this, I hunt Murerers creek as well.

The deer hunting in this area used to be nothing short of unreal, and when it was at it's best the grazing was also unreal and I mean over grazed . I resent the feral hose numbers and have fought against how they're managed for years . if something has to go it needs to be the horses not the cattle, it shouldn't even be a debate.