MT Outdoor Podcast–A Two-Part Dive into Montana’s Ranching Battle
In the untamed landscapes of the Rocky Mountain West, where vast cattle ranches meet wilderness, a quiet but fierce war is brewing.
This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast your host Downrigger Dale has a fascinating conversation with award winning documentary director Tom Opre. Tom has created amazing films like Killing the Shepard and The Last Keeper. Now he focuses his camera on Montana’s farmers, ranchers, wildlife and hunters with his latest film called The Real Yellowstone. Of course, most everyone is familiar with the incredibly popular television series Yellowstone starring Kevin Costner, but those episodes are not real. When you watch or listen to this podcast you will learn that The Real Yellowstone delves into the real lives of ranching families who find themselves at the heart of a complex struggle. As stewards of both livestock and wildlife, these ranchers, whose families have worked the land for generations, face a web of rising real estate prices, predator attacks, and a powerful conservation movement that seeks to reshape the landscape they call home. When you watch or listen to the Podcast you will learn that not only are the livelihoods of these families threatened but so are the rights of hunters and anglers. As Downrigger put it, “This discussion was one of the biggest eyeopeners I have ever had! Our heritage and the ability to hunt, fish and enjoy the outdoors of Montana is being threatened. EVERYONE needs to watch or listen to this podcast and see Tom’s film without a doubt!” Yeah, ole Rigger was a bit hot under the collar and was so happy that he got to do this podcast with Tom. In fact, in this podcast, he had so much to cover with Tom about his film and its topic that this podcast will be a two-parter. So, make sure you listen to or especially watch it on YouTube as you will get to see some scenes from the The Real Yellowstone. Also check out the links below so you can get info on where you can attend a premier of the movie! So, mash that play button now listen to this podcast or click here to watch it on YouTube!
Links:
- Learn more about The Real Yellowstone click here.
- Learn more about Tom’s organization Shepards of Wildlife Society by clicking here. Make sure you join and donate if you can.
- Watch that trailer of the film again. Click here.
- To learn more about director Tom Opre click here.
- Click here to find a premier to attend near you!
- Send Tom Opre an email by clicking here!
Send an email to Downrigger. Click here!
