The latest news from Ron & T of The Buffalo Wool Co. at RATH Ranch.
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Remain Ungovernable!
Happy Saturday Friends!
Hope all is well in your part of the world, things are good here. If all is going according to plan, I am currently on my way home from the National Bison Association strategic planning meeting with the NBA board.. AND we have our fiber harvest en route to the scouring mill. It will get washed and then sent to the dehairing plant.. and then we can start making stuff again.
Our meeting was really pretty awesome, love being at the table with the Titans of the bison industry and workiing with them to help benifit the animals. It really is exciting to know what is coming... there are a lot of exciting things that are gonna happen soon enough.
Getting the harvest on the road was a huge step too, slightly less than our usual haul, but not bad at all, Clint did an exceptional job getting as much as we did, we will have plenty of work to get done, and it's time to get to it.
Close to 10,000 lbs of bison fiber heading to the scouring plant.
So, if all is good, will be fishing this morning with dad, gonna go christen the new boat.
Well, it got pretty windy, so still stuck in Denver for the moment, hope to get on the road shortly.
It's short today, but some good stuff.
Hope you have a wonderful day
Ron, T, Piggy Wrangler, and the crew here at the BWC
New restaurant here in town... there is no menu, they just bring you what you deserve.
Caprock Canyons State Park in Quitaque, Texas, just welcomed a pint-sized prairie celebrity!
This is one of our favorite places in Texas, and it's a wonderful place to camp among the bison. Highly Recommend.
A brand-new "red dog" bison calf burst onto the scene Tuesday night, rocking that signature reddish-brown baby coat and weighing in at a featherweight 30-60 pounds. (Hey, even bison gotta start somewhere!)This adorable arrival bumps the park's official State of Texas bison herd—already one of North America's biggest conservation success stories—to a mighty 301 head. Mom's on full protective mode (no predators allowed near this little legend), but don't worry: these fluffy speedsters are usually up and romping in no time during the peak baby boom season from March to May.Park resource specialist Jack Determan nailed it: “A newborn calf is not just merely a new life. It’s also a continuation of a legacy” of bison perseverance and conservation wins.If you're planning a visit to spot the herd roaming the canyons, keep a safe 50-yard distance—these wild wonders aren't exactly lap dogs. Maybe we need a road trip to meet Texas's newest fuzzy VIP?
Summer Regional Ranch Tours
Really looking forward to this one, The Gaws are wonderful people and it's gonna be a great time! Ron
The NBA is hitting the road this summer, cohosting four regional events across the U.S. Our first stop- Tennessee! Join us on a 280‑acre Middle Tennessee ranch where 150 bison, educational tours, networking and the Lazy G hospitality will create an unforgettable experience.
When: May 29 & 30, 2026 Where: Cookeville, Tennessee
In collaboration with the Eastern Bison Association and Lazy G Ranch, we are planning for a great opportunity to learn, network, and talk all things bison. All of our events have unique speaker lineups focusing regionally on bison herd health, bale grazing, low stress handling, marketing and nutrition.
Add a little bison to your summer plans. Register today by visiting
- Southern - Lazy G - May 29 - TN with the EBA
- Western - Antelop Island State Park - June 26 - UT with the WBA
- Northern - Deep Creek Ranch - July 17 - MT with MTBA
- Eastern - Coyote Run Ranch - Sept. TBD - OH with the EBA
Our dear long-time friend Elsa has poured her passion into this beautiful little wool wonderland, and it’s pure magic. She sources the finest 100% purebred Cormo wool from happy sheep in Colorado and Montana — that incredibly soft, bouncy, elastic fiber that feels like a cozy hug from nature itself. (Fun fact: it’s so warm, snow literally stays unmelted on the sheep’s backs!) From there, everything is lovingly processed right here in the USA at small, dedicated mills: scoured in Texas, spun into dreamy yarns (woolen-spun for that lofty softness or worsted for strength), then knitted into simple, comfortable, useful garments that you’ll want to live in. Natural colors in whites, grays, blacks, and warm browns — no dyes needed when the wool is this gorgeous!Elsa’s been delighting fiber lovers for decades and her guiding principle is pure gratitude — to the sheep, the mills, the hardworking folks along the way, and every customer who supports her dream.
On a personal note, we’re so grateful to Elsa for introducing us to Mike at the knitting mill — she’s always been that wonderful connector of good people and great fibers!If you’re craving quality, comfort, and a story with heart, hop over to www.Elsawool.com. Whether you’re a knitter, a wearer, or just someone who appreciates something made with love, you’re going to fall head-over-heels for these goodies.Thanks for letting us share one of our favorite “good things” in the world — Elsa and her wooly world deserve all the love!
Kim has just delivered our spring soap sents, and they are really excellent.
We have Fairy Tale Rose, Strawberries Cream, White Lily and Aloe.. and more of the waterproofing paste, and some of the lip balms.
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From the Herdwear Store:
I have also found a good number of Zane Grey Books. Those include two volumes with multiple books in one. There was one book I wanted personally ... and started reading when it hit the desk. "Tales of Swordfish and Tuna" ... his first of many fishing relate books. So while I am just past middle of "Mark Twain and the Colonel"; 1/3 through "The John Graves Reader" ... another book is now on the reading table. They are still great ways to spend the last hour or so of the day.
I'll put all of the Zane Grey books into the Herd Wear book store/room as soon as I can. You can just search
... and see how far I have gotten with this collection of easy and classic reading.
Thank you Cecil
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