Old barbed wire fences are a major hindrance, and a leading cause of death, for elk and other wildlife in the West. Conservation groups and critter organizations have long worked to remove these ...

It’s ugly, dangerous and destructive. In its time, it was heralded as one of history’s great inventions. In the 1870s, barbed wire fencing was advertised as “The Greatest Discovery of the Age.” Joseph ...

Barbed wire is the type of fencing commonly used on farms to confine livestock, keeping valuable animals safe from predators, motor vehicles, deep water, and other hazards. Good quality barb wire ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. There are more than 700 steel knots in The “Bobbed Wire” Bible ...

Behold the humble barbed-wire fence, the five-strand sentinel of Texas woods and plains. Untold thousands of miles of barbed-wire fence divide the state, so ubiquitous outside the city centers that ...

One day as I was driving from my home near Kraemer Lake, I noticed a small herd of cattle in a pasture fenced with barbed wire. It brought back memories. Wire had been a much-used commodity on our ...

In 1876 salesman John W. Gates brought barbed wire to Texas when he wagered $1 million that he could build a fence that would capably contain cattle. Some incredulous gambler took the bet. Gates ...