This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast, Downrigger Dale chats with award-winning filmmaker Tom Opre about his latest project, The Real Yellowstone—and no, we’re not talking about the Hollywood series with Kevin Costner. This is the real deal: ranching families fighting to hang on as land prices skyrocket, predators prowl, and big conservation movements push to reshape the land they’ve called home for generations. It’s a must-hear story with major implications for Montana’s hunting, fishing, and outdoor traditions. Don’t miss part one of this two-part episode—plus, we have an exclusive sneak peek of this episode below!
Sneak Peek: Downrigger Dale & Tom Opre Uncover Yellowstone’s Untold Ranching Story
Posted by Angela Montana on July 18, 2025
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