Taming the Wild West Bramwell retires after 40 years of brand inspecting

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2019/05/bramwell-256x300.jpg Jim Bramwell

Jim Bramwell doesn’t consider himself a cowboy, but after 40 years as a brand inspector wrangling up cattle and livestock, ensuring they are in the proper place, Bramwell’s story sounds an awful lot like something from the days of Billy the Kid or Butch Cassidy.

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With a 40-year career sunsetting, Jim Bramwell is retiring as brand inspector; however, he will, no doubt, don his boots and spurs as he enjoys retirement on his ranch.