Timberline Ranch

Timberline Ranch elk in Cushing, OK, are raised by Sam Withiam and Sharrie Doshier on a family-run spread in Payne County near Tulsa. They maintain detailed herd health records and follow recommended veterinary protocols with routine disease testing and prompt parasite management.

Herd members graze over mixed grass pastures and retreat to covered pens during severe weather, while daily handling from early age promotes calm herd dynamics. Their breeding approach balances lineage documentation with habitat-minded management, and they collaborate with the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation on educational outreach. The ranch’s roots trace back generations of livestock stewardship adapted to elk husbandry on the rolling Oklahoma plains, reflecting a commitment to animal welfare and land stewardship.

They hold membership in the North American Elk Breeders Association and maintain registry-level pedigree records for each animal. Rotational pasture management reduces parasite loads and encourages natural foraging behaviors among the herd.