Coyote Drillers

July 24, 2019  •  Leave a Comment

Sudul Brothers @ Skull RanchSudul Brothers @ Skull Ranch (1981) The three Sudul brothers -- Ben, Jess, and Joe claimed to be the last of the old-time coyote outfits in the West. Their work consists of drilling and blasting narrow tunnels into rock walls, called coyote holes, because only that animal has enough room to maneuver in them. Pockets at the ends of the tunnels are loaded with explosives and set off to blast quarry rock for the construction of dams, highways, Jetties and railroad beds.

"We have a great tradition to uphold," declared Ben Sudul. That means teaching their skills to the younger generation.


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