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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 Heather Lloyd
Vaccinations are a critical component of maintaining the health and well-being of horses, especially in environments where they are exposed to other animals, such as in the sport, show and performance arenas. Horses, like all animals, are susceptible to various infectious diseases that can spread quickly and cause serious harm.
A routine vaccination schedule helps prevent the spread of these diseases by preparing the horse’s immune system.
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.
Having herds on a controlled breeding schedule means that we have a predictable calving schedule, and while it’s only over a couple of months, for us it does fall right after the start of the year. I lobby annually to call ours the “Winter calving season”, but I am outvoted and my husband still refers to it as Spring. Unlike producers in our Northern States, we don’t have to contend with brutally harsh winter weather, and on those rare times we do, thankfully it is not for extended periods. Regardless of whether you have a Spring or a Fall calving schedule, the health of a newborn calf begins with the mother’s health, and the mother’s health is largely dependent on the producer.
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.
Join us for the Lone Star Open (LSO) Auctioneer Championship, set to take place on Sunday, February 2, alongside the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo (FWSSR).
This exciting event will feature a $20,000 prize for the grand champion auctioneer, as well as insightful presentations on the auction method of marketing and the dynamic auctioneering profession.
To read more, pick up a copy of the January edition of North Texas Farm & Ranch magazine, available digitally and in print. To subscribe by mail, call 940-872-5922.
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