Not all traditions are dead, there are some are worth preserving. The Waid Ranch branded its first animal in 1897. Since then thousands of cattle were raised and sold. In the old days the cattle were driven down to the railyard and sent off to the slaughter. The Brand was the mark of ownership. Without a brand a rancher could not prove he was selling his cattle or his neighbors.

Today the brand still serves a practical purpose, especially when fences go down. Beyond that it is a symbol of pride and an homage to the past. Each brand is unique with over 50,000 registered Montana Livestock Brands maintained by the Brands Enforcement Division Brand Office.

Ranching is more than a Job, it is a lifestyle; no days off. It is about enjoying what you do and having the mentality to get stuff done, even when the odds are against you. Its about having nerves of steel and a strong back. And its about family and tradition, about a love for the land and the animals. The Waid Ranch is a special place, truly God's country.

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A Film by Cody Adams and Dave Kraina
Edit - Cody Adams
Cinematography - Cody Adams and Dave Kraina
Drone and Super 8 - Dave Kraina
Production Coordinator and Wardrobe - Brandon Kishpaugh
Location Manager - Justin Simenson