I want to thank everyone who responded to my inquiry of "Bushing Cattle." 
Several off line responses also were received.
    We have come to the conclusion that bushing means cutting off some of 
the hairs on the bushy part of the end of the trail as a marking. The part 
they found on the trail must have been a batch of hair cut off so the cow or 
steer would not be counted, therefore the stockman could stay within the 
authorized permit. Interesting........
    Thanks everyone again.
gail carbiener
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