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The Matador Cattle Company, a division of Koch Agriculture Company, operates three ranches: Beaverhead near Yellowstone National Park in Montana, Spring Creek in the scenic Flint Hills of Kansas, and the historic Matador Ranch in Texas. Originally acquired by Fred C. Koch, co-founder of what is now Koch Industries, the ranches today total about 425,000 managed acres, including about 240,000 deeded acres. The ranches wean about 10,000 calves annually and support more than 15,000 head of cattle. The Beaverhead Ranch in Montana is the winner of several major environmental awards, and in 2002 was the first ranch in the country to achieve Wildlife Habitat Council certification. It was recertified in 2010. Beaverhead was also honored by the Montana Preservation Alliance for maintaining the historical integrity of many of its ranch buildings, including this 1860s log barn.
The company has implemented innovative safety measures that include annual horsemanship clinics, and training in hazard communications, environmental compliance, vehicle safety and more. All three ranches completed 2010 without a lost-time injury or OSHA recordable incident. Find out more about environmental, health and safety at the ranches.
Matador Ranch in Texas offers a number of hunting packages that include first-class accommodations and a visit to an area graced with rugged canyons, rolling plains and endless skies. Everything is provided to ensure an enjoyable experience.
A full line of hunting clothing and outdoor gear for men, women and children is available from the Matador Pro Shop's online store.
