Hunter Justin Schaaf understands that the American Prairie Reserve is funded by rich people – some of whom have made money degrading the environment. But he says the federal government uses dirty money, too. Just look at the Land and Water Conservation Fund.
Ranching hasn’t stymied the flow of people leaving eastern Montana. Maybe the American Prairie Reserve could, says hunter Justin Schaaf. After all, he’s a young guy who stayed here because of the wildness in his backyard. “Opportunity to just roam, I think, is enticing to young people.”