Posted on 10/12/2023 9:20:06 AM PDT by Red Badger
Some local Montana ranchers aren’t so happy with the “Yellowstone” show, despite it bringing millions into the state’s economy since its premiere.
“The show has given our ranchers a bad name,” rancher for Nine Quarter Circle Ranch, Mark Greeno, told WhiskeyRiff in an article published Wednesday. Apparently Greeno is not alone in his beliefs, with other ranchers noting how their job really doesn’t contain as much violence as the hit show depicts.
And because most of the show is filmed throughout the summer months, most tourists have no idea how cold it gets in the state throughout the rest of the year. Many locals are also concerned about over-tourism placing unnecessary pressure on the natural environment and state’s infrastructure.
“Yellowstone” tourists brought in some $730 million in 2021. But the increased demand is forcing property values up, increasing rental rates and the overall cost of living. However, it’s unclear how much these increases are due to “Yellowstone” versus the absolute nightmare unmitigated inflation is causing the entire country.
Many Montana residents still support the Taylor Sheridan co-created show. “I think the show has been good for us. It shows how beautiful Montana is. We hope to preserve that as stewards. That’s really important to us,” co-owner of a Bozeman motel and restaurant, Hillary Folkvord, told the outlet.
Let’s just hope the final half of “Yellowstone” season five comes to pass. It’ll be the last few episodes of the show set with the current cast and team. But who knows … there may be a continuation of the “Yellowstone” story in Montana in the coming years.
Yep they do get severe Winters in Montana.
I’ve heard of some people, who have moved there and they live there through exactly one winter , and then they move away.
> I’ve heard of some people, who have moved there and they live there through exactly one winter , and then they move away.
That was the pattern for years. Rich folks build their big log cabin on acreage, spend one winter and head for a condo on the beach. Always look for one of those going on sale.
“who have moved there and they live there through exactly one winter , and then they move away.”
We have that in rural northwest CT and our winters are mild compared to Montana.
It is kinda amusing to watch....
I didn’t mind “Yellowstone” and “1883”.
“1923” was too much.
Used to work with a guy from Montana.
He used to say:
Montana, where men are men and sheep are nervous!..............
Well that is a shock.
Next you are going to tell me that working in an office consists of drudgery rather then wacky hijinks with your office friends.
Now you will have to excuse me, I rolled my eyes so hard that they got stuck and I need to get something to unstick them.
Raggie?
We never watched “Yellowstone” but we did watch “1883” because my wife is a Sam Elliot fan..............
Give em a ride to the train station?
If you can make it three years you will be ok.
They should Sioux them..................
Lol. Like Hollywood has never incorrectly represented some group of people before.
Snow is lovely, but not fun to deal with.
I live in Arizona and do not miss the snow and cold.
With AC, heat is easier to deal with then snow and cold.
The show has given our ranchers a bad name yeah, bullsh!t... it’s TV
It’s not what you think. Sometimes sheep need to be pushed through the fence.
I was really disappointed to find out they don’t grow Dental Floss in Montana.
Never watched the show.
If you have neither A/C nor heat in your house, hot weather is still a lot easier to deal with than snow and cold, and less likely to kill you, too. It’s possible to get through the summer in Tucson without A/C; I did so for several years. Wasn’t fun, but it’s possible.
I have never spent an entire winter in a severely cold part of the country, and I don’t want to.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.