Ranchlands: Crossroads (Episode 1) | History

Duke Phillips and his family manage thousands of wild bison and cattle on nearly 200,000 acres of Colorado ranch lands. After a disappointing 2013, the stakes are high for their annual roundup of the bison.

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[jaelyn]

I was born and raised in the city but have always felt a connection to the country and ranching. I’m only a 14 year old girl living in the city but with a drive and heart for horses, cattle, hard work, and ranching. I don’t know where I would even start from to live in this lifestyle, especially at this young age but I know once I’m out of the house i’m going for it. I don’t own a horse, my grandpa recently sold all his cattle on his farm, and I have no experience in ranch life but I will learn. It will take time, hard effort, and sacrifices but one day I will make it. I just can’t see myself ever working a 9-5 job at a desk all day and I know for sure that this is my calling from God.

[castaneda]

Huge mentor Duke thanks for all your dedication and hard work God bless you and your family

[saahiltu]

Love this life style i hope these ranchers and ranches survive .

[bearmerica]

What kind of people gave this a thumbs down? Love to all the ranchers, farmers, cowboys!

[adeeestrada]

Hi Duke your Truth and Beauty moved me very much, I cried and laughed, its incredible ! you might be the Luckiest Man in the World !

[jontanner]

Cowboys are the best! I wasn’t cowboy for the youth of my life. My best friend and his dad had a big place in lone tree Wyoming. I learned so much back then. God wish things were close to the same!!!!

[tjbratcher]

I’m a 15 year old city boy but I’m more happy in the country. I wish I had the skills to work as a ranch hand. 😔

[chloe_tbl]

I'm 16 and I come from south of France and i dream of this life, I don't know how and if one day I will achieve my dream but I keep hope.
Thank you for making these documentaries I really need them 🤗

[texgal]

I so miss living on a ranch. But taking care of my Dad at the present time.

[albertmcfry]

Love these kind of videos, love the open spaces.

[sly]

I would love to go on vacation to this place. Now that would be a vacation. I would be willing to work while I’m there.

[adeeestrada]

God Bless you and your Family, Please Keep going its Wonderful ! Me my husband and daughter Dream of your incredible Life !

[socaloutdoors]

Managing a ranch that size is unfathomable. Lots of driving & riding I would imagine...

[jacekeeton]

No doubt in my own mind, , , I will be following the next episodes :)

[eatonfire]

What a gift to be able to buy 103k acre ranch obviously blue collar job wouldn't but that, nice ranch good luck

[bfjsxwi]

I’d do anything to learn to be a rancher. It’s always been a hidden desire of mine, but I live in Wisconsin in the city. I don’t know where I would start but I do love hard work.

[giulianalara]

This is such a westerny spiritual video and I like it a lot because it makes me realize that you have only one life and you should use it wisely.

[ironsurge]

I want a mustache like Dukes when i grow up.

[mauriciodelossantos]

We are a dying breed Long live the cowboy viva Los vaqueros....

[shellyheldman]

My aunt owned six sections way back in the 1920s and 1930s.