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By Andy Anderson 

Helicopter pig hunting is an experience unlike any other. It just simply cannot be compared to anything else. It is truly a once in a lifetime experience and certainly worthy of a “Bucket List” adventure. More often than not, people who have embarked on a helicopter hunt often reflect on the experience as a whole, not just the kills or the flight, but the entire experience from start to finish.

The anticipation builds the moment the hunt is booked. Clients report a lack of sleep, dreams of hammering down on huge sounders of pigs, dropping them with one shot each. As clients arrive, they are all smiles and full of laughter; they are beyond jovial, the excitement nearly palpable. The sight of the helicopter or the distinct buzz of the helicopter in the distance as it is on approach brings about a state of elation.

Most everyone has flown in an airplane or helicopter at one time, but few have sat on the edge of the door of a helicopter, strapped in with a harness while holding an AR15. The flight itself is an exhilarating experience, buzzing tree tops or hovering a few feet from the ground. The tight turns, steep banks and rolls suck you down into the floor, making your stomach touch your toes. The adrenalin courses through your veins, you’re focused and intent on the target, a state of hypervigilance compared only to a combat- like experience.

To read more pick up a copy of the July 2017 NTFR issue. To subscribe call 940-872-5922.

 

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Preparing Spring Gardens

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By Hannah Claxton | Editor

The North Texas area is located within USDA Hardiness zones seven and eight. The zones are categorized by predicted low temperatures for winter and timing of the first and last frosts.

Zone seven usually has winter low temps between 0 and 10 degrees F with the average date of the first frost falling between Oct. 29 and Nov. 15 and the average date of the last frost falling between March 22 and April 3.

Overall, these two zones have similar climates and growing conditions, making the options for timing and variety within a garden very similar.

In these zones, cool-season crops should go in the ground in March, meaning that soil preparation should start now.

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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Equine Vaccinations

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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.

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Wichita Falls Area Cattlewomen

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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.

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