The Yellowstone Effect: How the Hit Show Impacts Montana Ranching Life"

"The Yellowstone Effect: How the Hit Show Impacts Montana Ranching Life"

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Yellowstone has brought a tourism boom to Montana as fans flock to see filming locations.

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Most ranchers are happy about the increased interest and attention on their way of life.

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However, some feel the show depicts ranchers in an overly violent, negative light.

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Mark Greeno believes "The show has given our ranchers a bad name."

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The amount of violence on the show exceeds that of real ranch life.

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Tourism from the show provides an economic boost to Montana businesses.

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Fans are eager to get a taste of the Yellowstone cast's lifestyle on ranches.

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Ranching requires ceaseless hard work and dedication that the show captures.

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