Farm & Ranch security

[Judi]

.....our grandparents knew how to deal with horse thieves.....


....you hang them on the spot.


....other would be thieves move on to greener pastures ....


Oh, for the old days.

 

[Poke78]

I live in the far nw tip of the county. The east side and particularly the se part has always been plagued by theft 1000x more than any other part of the county. Western Noble and nw Kingfisher county is the same. If anyone is missing anything, it will either be in or within a 5 mile radius of Marshall.......theft, drugs, domestics are ripe in that part of the county. There were SO and OHP all over that area the other afternoon while the arson fires were going on. Everything always ends up around the Douglas and Marshall areas. Most rural thefts occur during the day. They won't hesitate to kill a dog when nobody is around. Good that she has home security cams. She needs cellular game cams that will send to her phone instantly for her other propert. Thieves will pass by several times at different times and pattern the property. Her getting multiple pics of the same vehicle over and over is a big heads up. The Thieves aren't smart, just efficient lol. Feel free to PM me if needed. GCSO has a great sheriff and deputies right now as well.

Excellent observations and advice - a good sheriff and deputies that keep their ear to the ground will often know "the usual suspects" for criminal outbreaks like this. Their challenge is getting enough evidence that the DA is willing to take to court for trial so citizen involvement like you describe makes that job easier.

Another resource might be the Texas & Southwest Cattle Raisers Association with their "Special Ranger" services for livestock theft. Find a Special Ranger - Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association

 

[Gunbuffer]

Have her talk to a real security expert or firm, all this gun talk is really her last line of defense. If it get to that she’s screwed whatever the outcome.

 

[diggler1833]

If someone is armed and determined, dogs don't have the deterrence that some people wish they did. The last time I got into a pack that was going after a cow and calf, I had three big dogs down in probably five seconds.

Cameras work great..If they are quality enough to possess good resolution. A doorbell camera as well as another overlooking the road in/out wouldn't be a bad idea at all. I don't trust game cameras here as you never know when you'll forget to change the batteries etc...

She's too late to become intimidating to lowlife, and is probably figured to be an easy target. Some firearms training will help...even if it is really only peace of mind. It sounds like she is terribly undergunned for living on a ranch.

^ I hunt hogs at night on a widow's place who has 1250 acres and there is some theft in the area...she loves it when I'm there at night, even if I'm just stumbling around I her hay meadows. It probably wouldn't hurt for this lady to allow hunters and to make it known.

 

[retrieverman]

I’m going to be honest here. Between this thread and Hodrod’s, I’m feeling like I’m living on borrowed time (so to speak), because in the 20 years my family has had a house in NW OK, nothing has ever been bothered.
With all the crime and mischief that seems to be taking place, I really need to up my security game.

 

[emapples]

Had a long talk with a dear friend who farms in Garfièld county about security problems she faces. Someone is setting arson fires to hay supplies, cattle rustling is happening more. A guy just got busted taking stolen beef to the new Hennessey processor.
Everything from thieves draining your hydraulic fluid out of Ag equipment, stealing diesel anďgas out of trucks and equipment, stealing equipment or stripping parts, hydraulic hoses, implement parts,tires, fence materials, etc.
She is worried about being kidnapped or home invasion since she runs a good sized operation.
She has a 38 special she carries and a 9mm carbine with a red dot in her vehicle. I suggested a 9mm handgun that shares mags wìh her carbine would be a good idea.
I encouraged her to look at a .357 lever gun since she has a 38 pistol. I offered to build her a light weight AR in 7.62x39 or 300 Blackout or a tactical 12ga. She is a fairly small lady so keeping a weapon in a decent size and weight.
I told her to routinely write down vehicle descriptions and tag # of anyone suspicious around her farms. She has web camera security on her home place. I told her to get some cellular game cameras for her other farm properties too.
I am going to go do a range day with her, give her some tactical lessons and see if I can help her tighten up security on her operation.
I fear things will get worse as the Dems crash the country and city criminals fan out.

She needs to trade land for security, a neighborhood farm watch something.

 

[DRC458]

I, too, am in Garfield County and would be glad to help out. Being retired, I've got a fair amount of time on my hands!

 

[GnometownHero]

If someone is armed and determined, dogs don't have the deterrence that some people wish they did. The last time I got into a pack that was going after a cow and calf, I had three big dogs down in probably five seconds.

Cameras work great..If they are quality enough to possess good resolution. A doorbell camera as well as another overlooking the road in/out wouldn't be a bad idea at all. I don't trust game cameras here as you never know when you'll forget to change the batteries etc...

She's too late to become intimidating to lowlife, and is probably figured to be an easy target. Some firearms training will help...even if it is really only peace of mind. It sounds like she is terribly undergunned for living on a ranch.

^ I hunt hogs at night on a widow's place who has 1250 acres and there is some theft in the area...she loves it when I'm there at night, even if I'm just stumbling around I her hay meadows. It probably wouldn't hurt for this lady to allow hunters and to make it known.

I have exclusive hunting access, we have been good friends since 1st grade school. I will be spending more time on her land, sure wish weather would cool off

 

[SPUD]

Does she have a couple of big dogs? She could get some blue heeler mixes. They are just right for farms in my opinion. At least one good dog to keep with her.

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Thanks SP

 

[Okie4570]

I’m going to be honest here. Between this thread and Hodrod’s, I’m feeling like I’m living on borrowed time (so to speak), because in the 20 years my family has had a house in NW OK, nothing has ever been bothered.
With all the crime and mischief that seems to be taking place, I really need to up my security game.

Your distance from I35 has been your friend and will continue to be lol. Serious though.