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The Controversial AR-15
By Andy Anderson
The topic of firearms and the second amendment debate is palpable and a bit volatile to say the least. Our country is about to rupture over guns and mass shootings. The focus is the AR-15, an “assault rifle” with a high capacity magazine capable of inflicting serious damage and designed as a military weapon that serves no other purpose other than to kill in combat zone. Not true—propaganda, in my opinion.
An argument about the AR-15 is it serves no purpose as a defensive weapon or in the hunting industry. Tell that to the store owners in Los Angeles who fended off mobs of looters with the AR-15 during the riots. As an avid hunter and outdoor enthusiast and serving more than 14 years as a law enforcement officer, I whole heartedly, completely disagree with this statement.
Have you ever heard the old saying “you train like you fight; you fight like you train?” That statement is the truest sense of purpose and understanding in all aspects of life in general, but more importantly for our troops and law enforcement. Hunters can relate to this without even realizing it. During the off season hunters and outdoor enthusiast prepare and research the land, conservation applications, gear and further their education by attending seminars and outdoor expos. They watch hunting shows with experts sharing their knowledge and experience, all of which translates back to the field.
To read more pick up a copy of the August 2016 NTFR issue.
By Krista Lucas Wynn
Each year, when the professional rodeo season wraps on Sept. 30, the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association and Women’s Professional Rodeo Association announce the Nutrena Horse of the Year, presented by the American Quarter Horse Association, in each event. This is a prestigious award, voted on by the members of the associations. To be named Horse of the Year by fellow competitors is a high honor only a few achieve.
To read more, pick up a copy of the November edition of North Texas Farm & Ranch magazine, available digitally and in print. To subscribe by mail, call 940-872-5922.
By Heather Welper
Husband and wife duo, Heather and Calvin Welper, are the Co-Owners and Operators or Two C Livestock, located in Valley View, Texas.
The pair’s operation has a show cattle focus where they raise and sell purebred heifers of all breeds and club calf Hereford steers.
When it comes to show cattle, the Welpers know a thing or two including how to prepare for the cold winter months and the Texas major show season run.
To read more, pick up a copy of the November edition of North Texas Farm & Ranch magazine, available digitally and in print. To subscribe by mail, call 940-872-5922.
By Tony Dean
Snow on the Mountain is an annual forb that is part of our landscape almost every year.
It is adapted to most of Texas and grows north to Montana and Minnesota and south to Mexico.
Although is seems to be most adapted to clay soils, this plant can be found on a wide variety of soil and moisture conditions.
To read more, pick up a copy of the November edition of North Texas Farm & Ranch magazine, available digitally and in print. To subscribe by mail, call 940-872-5922.
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