Pronghorn Passage

Reconnecting the West for Wildlife

Enter the sagebrush biome of southwest Montana, a land where ranchers and conservationists unite around a common goal: to foster coexistence among humans and wildlife by reconnecting habitat for pronghorn.

Pronghorn have roamed the western plains for over 20 million years, but present-day roads and fences block their migration.

Pronghorn Passage, a short film by the National Wildlife Federation, showcases how ranching families and volunteers are taking action to restore habitat connectivity for this definitive North American mammal.

Our film demonstrates win-win solutions and collaborative approaches that are critical for conserving wildlife and rural livelihoods in the modern West.

The Film

Featuring:

Collin Peterson

Collin Peterson is National Wildlife Federation’s Wildlife Project Coordinator in Southwest Montana’s High Divide Ecosystem.
He is a wildlife biologist focused on improving habitat quality and connectivity for ungulates and carries out NWF’s Fencing for Wildlife Initiative.

Ken Holland

Ken Holland is a cattle rancher in the Grasshopper Valley, Montana, who co-owns and operates Holland Ranch Company with his family. He was born and raised on the land where he works and seeks to find a balance between the livelihood of the ranch and wildlife.

Simon Buzzard

Simon Buzzard is National Wildlife Federation’s Wildlife Connectivity Manager in the Northern Rockies. Simon is a wildlife ecologist dedicated to conserving and reconnecting large landscapes for migratory wildlife species across the West.

Filmmaker:

Greg Cairns

Greg Cairns is commercial director, cinematographer, editor, and documentary filmmaker. Adventure Journal described his work as “subtle, delightful and sneakily powerful.” His films have been featured on international and national film tours including Banff World Film Tour and Wild and Scenic Film Tour.

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