Bison, Biodiversity, and Building a Ranch

Bison, Biodiversity, and Building a Ranch

February 19, 2026 · 1h 26m · Episode 59

About this episode

The episode explores the journey of starting a bison ranch in Montana, focusing on biodiversity and sustainable practices.

What does it look like to go from suburban Chicago and environmental policy to starting a bison ranch from scratch in Montana? Matt and Ryan sit down with Matt Skoglund of North Bridger Bison Ranch for a practical look at bison production, rotational grazing designed to mirror natural movement, and why biodiversity matt ers on a working landscape. They also dig into conservation easements, navigating neighbor dynamics, and the "field harvest" model that connects buyers directly to the source of their food. Subscribe now at https://landinvestor.com/subscribe Check out what we are doing over at Fay Ranches, https://fayranches.com/ Learn more about Matt Skoglund and North Bridger Bison Ranch at https://www.northbridgerbison.com/our-story

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