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What does it take for a city lawyer to transform into a bison rancher in the heart of the picturesque Bridger Mountains? In this episode, I’m joined by Matt Skoglund of North Bridger Bison, who made that very leap. He shares his remarkable transition from urban legal practice to managing a thriving bison ranch, rooted deeply in sustainable and ethical practices.
Listen in as we discuss the intricacies of field harvesting, the economic dynamics of ranch management, and sustainable practices in bison ranching. You’ll hear about Matt’s personal journey from lawyer to rancher, his deep connection to land conservation, and the impact of environmental stewardship on food quality. We also take a trip into the field to witness the bison harvesting process in action, so don’t miss this one-of-a-kind episode!
You’ll learn:
- How Matt transitioned from a legal career to bison ranching—and the motivations behind his decision. (4:55)
- The operational challenges and rewards of managing a bison ranch, including their unique approach to field harvesting. (16:15)
- Insights into the environmental impacts of traditional farming versus sustainable practices at North Bridger Bison. (26:15)
- Matt’s perspective on raising children with a deep appreciation for nature and hard work. (40:15)
- The process of field dressing a bison and the ethical considerations involved in their ranch operations. (52:50)
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(With your host Andrew Youderian of eCommerceFuel.com and Matt Skoglund of North Bridger Bison)
What Was Mentioned
- Matt Skoglund: Website | Instagram
- Buffalo for the Broken Heart: Restoring Life to a Black Hills Ranch by Dan O’Brien
- eCommerceFuel Forum
Ideas Worth Sharing:
“We manage for biodiversity on our ranch. We want our ranch to be as biodiverse as possible, teeming with life.” - Matt Skoglund Tweet this “It's a whole bunch of things at once. You know, it's this beautiful animal that's now dead, but it lived an amazing life.” - Matt Skoglund Tweet this “I read about bison ranching—didn't take it seriously at first. I was like, ‘I'm from suburban Chicago, I can't be a rancher,‘ but it just was kicking around my brain. I was like, ‘I feel like there's something there.’” - Matt Skoglund Tweet this
Post by Andrew Youderian
Andrew is the founder of eCommerceFuel and has been building eCommerce businesses ever since gleefully leaving the corporate world in 2008. Join him and 1,000+ vetted 7- and 8-figure store owners inside the eCommerceFuel Community.
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