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Name: Doucette Range
Address: 192 North Wagner East Road, Malta, MT, 59538, US
Telephone: 4063011569

and other adventures by Grace Doucette

There’s a quiet yet rhythmatic pattern to movement in an alley. It’s peaceful watching the dust rise, waiting for the next critter to move their way.

Blessed every day.

Ecclesiastes 3:13
“That everyone may eat and drink, and find satisfaction in all their toil—this is the gift of God.”

#ranchlife #westernphotography #montanaphotographer #cowcountry #ranchwomen #cowboylife #sortingday #cattlegathering #westernlifestyle #fallwork #ranchingheritage #montanawestern #lifeonthehiline #fencepostphotos #dustandlight #ranchhands #faithandranchwork #ecclesiastes313 #doucetterange

Moving calves home from the homestead where they’ll stay for the winter. The draws are still hanging onto a little green, and the hills are quiet except for the sound of hooves and a cow calling for her calf. One horse works the bottom with me, another’s up on the ridge, ensuring the bunch stay pointed south. Everyone just doing their part.

It’s the kind of day that doesn’t ask for much, just an afternoon of moving critters to the holding pasture. Same country, same wind, same kind of people doing what needs done, not work, just another day.

The western way’s never been about looking perfect, but there sure is beauty in imperfection. There’s a quiet sort of peace in the subtle little mishaps that take place every single time these critters are moved.

Psalm 23:1-3
“The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures,
he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul.”

#ranchlife #westernphotography #montanaphotographer #cowcountry #cattledrive #workingranch #westernlifestyle #blackangus #ranchwomen #cowboylife #fencepostphotos #ranchingheritage #lifeonthehiline #ranchphotography #montanawestern #ranchinglife #psalm23 #cattlecountry #shepherd #calves #shipping #fallwork #fencepostphotos #doucetterange

Morning light and a little dust in the air. The day starts early when calves need brought in to be sold later that day.

By the time the sun hits full, the corrals are red with dust and light. A calf stands turned the wrong way, just watching. There’s always one.

It’s the kind that shapes your days and keeps you honest. Blessed everyday.

Psalm 118:24

“The Lord has done it this very day;
let us rejoice today and be glad.”

#ranchlife #westernphotography #fencepostphotos #montanaphotographer #cowcountry #ranchinglife #cattledrive #workingranch #westernlifestyle #blackangus #ranchwomen #cowboylife #ranchingheritage #lifeonthehiline #montanawestern #psalm118 #sunriseranchwork #shepherd #calves #shipping #fallwork #fencepostphotos #doucetterange
#montana #cattlecountry #westernphotography #summer #cows #calves #cattle

Reba and Levi had to put up with one more photo session and boy, we had so much fun. I should have been taking notes from our creative director on this one, really spurred things along nicely. As relieved I am that these two should have all the photos they need for their engagement, I’m almost a little upset I don’t have an excuse to take more! Cheers you two.

#pasture #agriculture #hiline #engagement #horses #montana #montanawedding #westernphotography #westernengagement #rings #diamonds #painthorses #womeninag #repass #wildflowers #sunflowers #sage #rainbow #sundog #sunset #dancing #cows

Everything is home and preg checked. Little dusty today but smiling faces all around. Cow stuff here until Wednesday, can’t believe I’ve already been home for a little over a week and a half.

#montana #cattlecountry #westernphoyography #summer #cows #calves #cattle #fencepostphotos #hot #fall #pregcheck #fallwork #preconditioning #workingcattle #hiline #rain #shipping

It’s time to start bringing all the critters home for the fall. Holding true to my goal of capturing more of the people side of working cattle this year.

#montana #cattlecountry #westernphoyography #summer #cows #calves #cattle #fencepostphotos #hot #fall #pregcheck #fallwork #preconditioning #workingcattle #hiline #rain #shipping

It’s officially fall.

#montana #calf #ranching #cattlecountry #fencepostphotos #cows #easternmontana #hiline #cattlecountry #calves #blackangus #sunset #bigsky #coyote #whitetail #deer #fencepostphotos

It’s a strange and thankfully an uncommon scene to see cattle being trailed through a grain crop. While the pastures seem to have gotten a much needed drink this summer, the grain wasn’t as fortunate. On my story the other day I called this photo “Insurance Crop”.

#montana #cattlecountry #westernphoyography #summer #cows #calves #cattle #fencepostphotos #hot #fall #wheat #crop #pregcheck #fallwork #preconditioning #workingcattle #hiline #rain #clouds #fallweather

The fall sky on a fresh pasture👌.

#montana #calf #ranching #cattlecountry #fencepostphotos #cows #easternmontana #hiline #cattlecountry #calves #blackangus #sunset #bigsky

Dad has a saying about raising kids and free labor that I’ll keep off of Instagram. Instead I’ll comment about how grateful I am that it has never crossed my mind that I can’t do anything a man can. I credit that to the strong men and women in the agriculture community I was raised in. It’s a blessing to have this “blind confidence”, as I like to call it, from anything agriculture to mining. It has opened so many doors for my sisters and I. Proverbs 31:25-30

#fencepostphotos #westernphotography #cattle #calves #cattlecountry #blackangus #fall #pasture #horses #westernlifestyle #greengrass #agriculture#fall #precondition #pregcheck #fallcattle #womeninag #work #mining

Ole Toby Dog starting the bulls for us. Just a few short days left on the hi-line for this stint. The feeling of fall is hanging in the air. Coyote hides are getting bushy, Canadian geese are starting their journey south, and the deer are bunched up. Hanging onto summer but ready to enjoy fall. God bless.

#fencepostphotos #westernphotography #cattle #calves #cattlecountry #bull #blackangus #sunrise #summer #pasture #horses #clouds #westernlifestyle #greengrass #agriculture#fall #precondition #bugs #cowdog #heeler #bordercollie #cattledog #dog

Calves are healthy and happy this fall. Grass is hanging onto green but there is rain in the forecast this weekend. Just in time to get preconditioning done.

#fencepostphotos #westernphotography #cattle #calves #cattlecountry #bull #blackangus #sunrise #summer #pasture #horses #clouds #westernlifestyle #greengrass #agriculture#fall #precondition #bugs

I’ll get over these eventually, but not anytime soon.

#pasture #agriculture #hiline #engagement #horses #montana #montanawedding #westernphotography #westernengagement #rings #diamonds #painthorses #womeninag #repass #wildflowers #sunflowers #sage #rainbow #sundog #sunset #dancing

As the days start to get shorter its coming clear that our summer is winding down. Here’s a few photos from last fall.

#montana #hiline #cattlecountry #coyote #wildlife #horses #antelope #pronghorn #blackwhite #bw #pasture #reservation #deer #muledeer #gallop #gather #herd #fall

“Awwwww” - me the entire time both taking and reviewing these photos. Thanks for staring into the sun and sitting on cactus guys.

#pasture #agriculture #hiline #engagement #horses #montana #montanawedding #westernphotography #westernengagement #rings #diamonds #painthorses #womeninag #repass #wildflowers #sunflowers #sage #rainbow #sundog #sunset #dancing #eyes

Ole’ Phillips county from the sky. Waiting (not-so) patiently for hunting season to pass for my favorite pictures from this beautiful morning.

#westernphotography #cattlecountry #farms #airplane #ranch #montana #hiline #supercub #sky #morning #mt #cows

Reba and Levi were an absolute hoot. A hard right from my regular pictures, thankfully the two + our chauffeur had some cute ideas and I just had to click the button.

#pasture #agriculture #hiline #engagement #horses #montana #montanawedding #westernphotography #westernengagement #rings #diamonds #painthorses #womeninag #reins #mt #missouririver #western #redangus #cattlecountry #cows

A girls best friend. Diamond rings and naughty horses. Congratulations to Reba and Levi! I’m looking forward to capturing some real engagement photos for you two… not mid-ride goofing off pictures.

#pasture #agriculture #hiline #engagement #horses #montana #montanawedding #westernphotography #westernengagement #rings #diamonds #painthorses #womeninag #reins #mt

Moved the cattle first thing this morning before the heat got to us. The clouds burned off pretty quick but they sure were pretty when we first got out.

#fencepostphotos #westernphotography #cattle #calves #cattlecountry #bull #blackangus #sunrise #summer #pasture #horses #clouds #westernlifestyle #greengrass #agriculture

Went for an afternoon ride today, it’s getting so hot now the birds are hiding in the shadows and nap time is during the hottest part of the day. Pastures are still green. God Bless.

#montana #cattlecountry #westernphoyography #summer #cows #bulls #calves #cattle #fencepostphotos #hot #green #bugs

When I was still traveling for work a lot, my camera, with all of my photos from the previous 4 years was taken out of my checked bag. This is one of the handful I saved, and the one I chose for June on the calendar. Mistakes are only mistakes if you don’t learn anything from them. I am grateful that this instance taught me a few good life lessons, that hopefully I’ll only have to learn once.

#montana #cactus #cattlecountry#calf #sunset #hiline #country #western #fencelinephotos #westernphotography #fair #print #cowpictures #cattle

Sneak peak of the 2026 calendar! Available for order now with the link in my bio or shoot me a DM and I’ll get you sorted!

#montana #calendar #cattlecountry #ranching #trapline #cold #coyotes #horses #mule #trap #hiline #fencepostphotos #bat #rough #winter

Sometimes I’m sitting there taking a photo and thinking “man, this is going to be awesome”… then I realize how people get mauled in Yellowstone park. This was one of those times a curious calf and its upset mother made me realize I should get my butt back to the pickup.

Anyways, here is May from the 2026 calendar.

#montana #calf #ranching #cattlecountry #fencepostphotos #cows #easternmontana #hiline

Branding with rain in the forecast.

#fencepostphotos #ranchlifephotography #montana #ranching #calves #rain #sagebrush #westernwildlight #cattlecountry #faithandfilm #brandingseason

As far as I’m concerned, branding is one of the seasons on the hi-line. Here’s a few of my favorite photos of this season, I only took my camera to two of them this year, grateful I had some time to snag a couple shots in between the fun part.
One of these photos @emmy.doucette told me was for a “very specific crowd”, I’ll let you guess which one.

#brandingseason #cattlecountry #fencepostphotos #montana #ranching #ranchhorses #rockymountainoysters #cows #hiline

It was time to create a page to let the country I am so blessed to live in speak for itself so I can catch my breath.

#cattlecountry #montanahiline #ranchphotography #openprairies #threebuttes #westernlifestyle #wheatfields #cows #horses #farming #ranching

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