Zach Altman
Zach Altman is the communications manager at Western Landowners Alliance, where he leads video production and content strategy. He produces the award-winning documentary podcast Working Wild U, the On Land podcast and is the associate editor of On Land magazine. He lives near Livingston, Montana, with his wife and dog.
WATCH: Turbo fladry and wolves: Another tool in the toolbox
In this Steward Tip video, we take you to the Kalsta Ranch in southwest Montana to learn how turbo fladry works in real conditions, what it takes to set up
Little Creek Feed: More than a feedstore
On the edge of Townsend, Montana, alongside South Front Street (Highway 287), a new, or rather very old, kind of feed store has taken root. Little Creek Feed isn’t just
Page Burners: Young Men and Fire by Norman Maclean
Few nonfiction wildfire books capture a moment in fire history as vividly as Young Men and Fire. With the precision of an archivist and the heart of a storyteller, Norman
Page Burners: This is Wildfire by Nick Mott
As my wife and I begin building our home in rural Montana, wildfire resilience has been central to our planning. Rather than sift through AI-generated misinformation online, I’ve been turning
Defensible Space — Keeping Your Home on the Range Safe
As wildfires become more frequent and intense, protecting your home is more important than ever - whether you live in town or out on the ranch. “Our fire issue isn’t
Little Creek Ranch and Feedstore with Caroline and Justin Nelson
Welcome back to the On Land Podcast, a show about the people shaping the future of the American West. Today we’re chatting with Caroline and Justin Nelson, the powerhouse ranching couple
Sterling Drake’s new album honors land, ranchers and mental health
Country artist Sterling Drake just released his new album The Shape I’m In, and On Land had the privilege of an early listen. It’s a powerful collection - honest, expansive,
This is wildfire with Nick Mott
The American West is burning. Not everywhere, and not all the time - but more often, and more intensely than before. Whether you live in a city under orange skies
Federal Cuts, Working Lands, and What’s Next with Lesli Allison
With major shifts happening in federal policy—funding freezes, staffing cuts, and growing uncertainty - Lesli Allison breaks down what these changes mean for working lands and the people who steward
Grizzly Bears and the Endangered Species Act: What’s Changing?
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing changes to the grizzly bear’s listing under the Endangered Species Act, and a public comment period is open until March 17th. But
Watch: A Legacy on the Land
A stunning new film from Park County Open Lands celebrates landowners who are protecting their ranches from suburban sprawl near Cody, Wyoming. Chuck and Marilyn Walker, owners of the Four C
Good food doesn’t need to be fancy
We all need to eat. Why shouldn’t we all eat well? Fresh local ingredients help any dish delight, whether you’re a whiz in the kitchen or not. I don’t identify as a