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Shepherds of the Wild Podcast

Host and filmmaker Tom Opre discusses dynamic topics with some of the most well-known and recognized experts on wildlife and habitat conservation. It"s a no holds barred, reality-based conversation about all the things Wild under man"s ever increasing shadow.

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Ep 47 - Sierra Stoneberg Holt, Biologist, Professor...

Shepherds of the Wild Podcast ·

2025/10/29

In this episode of the Shepherds of the Wild Podcast, filmmaker Tom Opre sits down with Dr. Sierra Stoneberg Holt — biologist, professor, and fifth-generation Montana rancher — to discuss what true conservation means on the American prairie. From family roots in the land to her critique of "rewilding" projects like the American Prairie Reserve, Holt argues that people are not separate from nature but essential to its survival. Together, they explore how stewardship, science, and community keep both

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Ep 46 - Trina Jo Bradley, Mt Cattle Rancher

Shepherds of the Wild Podcast ·

2025/10/17

In this raw, unfiltered conversation, filmmaker Tom Opre sits down with Montana cattle rancher Trina Jo Bradley, who runs a multigenerational ranch on the edge of the Rocky Mountain Front, bordering the Blackfeet Reservation. Bradley offers an unvarnished look into the beauty and brutality of ranch life — raising cattle amid drought, brutal winters, fluctuating markets, and the constant threat of predators.

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Ep 45 - Eric Wickens, Co-Owner, Wickens Cattle Company

Shepherds of the Wild Podcast ·

2025/09/30

Filmmaker Tom Opre sits down with rancher and co-owner Eric Wickens to talk straight about running cattle in today’s West—land stewardship, herd health, tight markets, and the constant push-pull between policy and common sense. Eric lays out what it takes to keep a family operation alive while improving grass, water, and wildlife habitat for the long haul.

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Ep 44 - Hilary Zaranek, Wildlife Biologist

Shepherds of the Wild Podcast ·

2025/09/26

In this conversation, Tom Opre sits down with wildlife biologist Hilary Zaranek, wife of Andrew Anderson from Episode 43 and co-steward of the J Bar L Ranch in Montana’s Centennial Valley. Hilary shares her perspective on raising a family in ranch country, supporting regenerative practices on the land, and balancing the demands of rural life and financial stability with a deep commitment to conservation and wildlife, including predators.

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Ep 43 - Andrew Anderson, Ranch Manager, J Bar L Ranch

Shepherds of the Wild Podcast ·

2025/09/24

In this episode, Tom Opre talks with Andrew Anderson, Ranch Manager at the J Bar L Ranch in Montana’s Centennial Valley. They explore the challenges and opportunities of managing a large working cattle operation while balancing wildlife conservation, land stewardship, and the pressures of modern ranching. Andrew shares insights into regenerative grazing practices, predator coexistence, and what it takes to keep multigenerational ranching alive in today’s West.

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Ep 42 - Ted Nugent, Musician, Conservationist

Shepherds of the Wild Podcast ·

2025/08/21

The Real Yellowstone, the latest documentary from award-winning filmmaker Tom Opre, is now streaming at www.shepherdsofwildlifestore.com. Rock Star and outspoken conservationist Ted Nugent has just screened the film, and the Motor City Madman has thoughts! In this episode, Tom and Ted discuss The Real Yellowstone, conservation, and the role we play in protecting healthy wildlife populations for future generations.

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Ep 39 - Donna McDonald

Shepherds of the Wild Podcast ·

2025/08/15

In this episode, filmmaker Tom Opre talks with Donna McDonald, a rancher and outfitter who holds the distinction of being the first licensed female outfitter in the state of Montana. They discuss the brutal weather at 6000 feet of elevation, and what it takes to survive and thrive in the modern world of the outfitter and rancher.

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Ep 38 - Andrew McKean

Shepherds of the Wild Podcast ·

2025/08/15

As the hunting and conservation editor for Outdoor Life, and a Montana Rancher for over two decades, Andrew McKean knows a thing or two about the problems facing Ranchers, farmers and hunters in America. In this episode, Filmmaker Tom Opre and Andrew take a deep dive into those topics, as well as water, American Prairie, and the importance of the small community to the American West.

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Ep 37 - Matt Skoglund

Shepherds of the Wild Podcast ·

2025/08/15

In this episode, Filmmaker Tom Opre has a candid conversation with Matt Skoglund. Matt, a former environmental Policy lawyer from Chicago, moved his family from the big city to Montana to chase a dream, and started North Bridger Bison. Tom and Matt discuss regenerative ranching, biodiversity, and the disconnect between urban consumers and their food sources.

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Ep 36 - Randy Newberg

Shepherds of the Wild Podcast ·

2025/07/31

In this episode, filmmaker Tom Opre talks with Randy Newberg. Randy is a C.P.A. with over three decades of experience working with farmers and ranchers. From financial planning to taxes and succession plans, Randy has seen it all, and as a staunch advocate for public land access for sportsman, he offers some common sense tactics for achieving solutions in a landscape fraught with conflict

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Ep 35 - Bill Hilf - American Prairie Chairman

Shepherds of the Wild Podcast ·

2025/07/11

In this wide-ranging interview, Tom Opre engages Bill Hilf in a candid and often challenging discussion about American Prairie’s mission, strategies, and impacts on the rural communities and ecosystems of the American West. Hilf articulates the organization’s vision to build a massive, continuous nature reserve in Montana, modeled on African-style wildlife preserves. He emphasizes goals around biodiversity, ecosystem restoration, and public land access. Tom presses on contentious issues, including

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Episode 41 - Allan Savory Part 2

Shepherds of the Wild Podcast ·

2025/06/28

In the second installment of a two-part conversation, Filmmaker Tom Opre discusses solutions and failures with the Founder of the Savory Institute, and one of the true pioneers of Regenerative Agriculture, Allan Savory.

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Episode 40 - Allan Savory, Co-Founder of The Savory...

Shepherds of the Wild Podcast ·

2025/06/26

Filmmaker Tom Opre sits down with Allan to discuss the restoration of biodiversity around the world, the hard choices facing a planet struggling to feed its population, and the steps necessary to fix it.

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Ep 34 - Peter Fraser, Retired Gamekeeper, Scotland

Shepherds of the Wild Podcast ·

2024/07/13

Filmmaker Tom Opre sits down with well-known retired gamekeeper Peter Fraser to discuss the issues facing keepers and their families in the Highlands of Scotland.

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Ep 33 - Patrick Laurie - Scottish Author & Organic...

Shepherds of the Wild Podcast ·

2024/06/17

Noted author and organic farmer from the Galloway, Scotland sits down with filmmaker Tom Opre to talk about land and wildlife management issues and how rewilding fits into the equation.

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Ep 32 - David Balharry (Part 2) - John Muir Trust

Shepherds of the Wild Podcast ·

2024/06/16

Filmmaker Tom Opre follows up with his initial interview with John Muir Trust CEO David Balharry. Hold on as the conversation gets interesting.

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Ep 31 - Alex Jenkins - Headkeeper, Edinglassie Estate

Shepherds of the Wild Podcast ·

2024/05/21

Tom Opre, filmmaker and director of The Last Keeper, talks to Edinglassie Headkeeper Alex Jenkins about what it is to be a keeper.

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Ep 30 - Dr. James Fenton, ecologist, author, trustee-...

Shepherds of the Wild Podcast ·

2024/05/17

Filmmaker Tom Opre sits down with noted author and ecologist Dr. James Fenton to discuss the ecology and history of the land in Scotland.

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Ep 29 - Dee Ward, Owner- Rottal Estate, Scotland

Shepherds of the Wild Podcast ·

2024/04/22

Dee Ward, the owner of the grouse moor Rottal Estate in the Angus Glens speaks with filmmaker Tom Opre about land management solutions he employs which consider both climate and biodiversity concerns.

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Ep 28 - Peter Cairns - Scotland: The Big Picture

Shepherds of the Wild Podcast ·

2024/04/21

Filmmaker Tom Opre talk to Scotland: The Big Picture executive director Peter Cairns about rewilding concepts, sporting estates, the rewilding economy, and how various stakeholders can find common ground.

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