Trap-Wise Grizzly Bears, Clever Coyotes, Mountain Lions, Wolves, Cattle Mutilations, Crazy Sheepherders and other WILD Life Experiences. Between Predator and Prey —is precisely where Mike Hoggan found himself throughout his career. Every account in this book is from his real-life experiences over a remarkable forty-plus-years protecting livestock as a government hunter and trapper for USDA Wildlife Services. It begins with a couple of memorable and sometimes humorous chapters at the Paris Ranch in Eastern Nevada. While working there, Mike sharpened the skills needed that shaped his future career. Afterward, he joined the Department of Interiors Animal Damage Control Program, (later known as USDA Wildlife Services). His new job started in the remote mountains and deserts of Nevada, where he spent a decade living in a sheep wagon, on horseback tracking wily coyotes and elusive mountain lions. Then, for the next thirty years, he worked along the Rocky Mountains of Montana, where his encounters only grew—dealing with wolves, cranky grizzlies, and the unpredictable nature of the wild. Between Predator and Prey is more than just a book about hunting – it’s a captivating story about heart stopping moments dealing with some of the fiercest predators of America. It’s also a journey about the land, the people, and the wild places that make up the heart of the American West. Once you start reading, you won’t want to put it down. Mike Hoggan is a retired Wildlife Service Specialist and a part-time sheepherder. He is a passionate historian with an incredible memory for preserving stories before they are forgotten. His love for history and talent for bringing it to life inspired this book-a heartfelt collection of on-the-job memories and experiences that honor the people, places, and events that shaped his life and community.When not working on the farm alongside his wife Maureen, Mike can usually be found fixing things, putting up hay, or helping the neighbors harvest grain. After years of making things work with only the bare necessities, problem-solving has become second nature to him. His work raising Hampshire and Suffolk sheep brings him both joy and purpose, and he feels truly at home on the farm where he shares hard work, laughter, and quiet moments with Maureen.For Mike, writing this book was a way to preserve history and the cherished stories he holds close to his heart. It's more than just a recollection; it's a celebration of the people, lessons, values, and animals that give meaning to our lives. Mike and Maureen live in the untamed beauty of Montana.