The filming of NATIVE The Prodigies of an Icon isn’t just about bison, it’s about the lifestyles of the people who dedicate their lives to raising them and majestic landscape this Keystone Species helped create. The following screenshots where taken during “spring” tagging of bison calves with Lawrence Ference and his daughter Lisa Ference from Corner Creek Farms (Elk Point Alberta Canada) and Allen Oszust from Raging Bison Ranch (Glendon Alberta Canada).
Filming on Cyrus Bison Ranches Bonnyville Alberta Canada. NATIVE | The Prodigies of an Icon isn’t just about the bison, it’s a story about the people raising and supporting the bison. Enjoy some shots of life on the farm in Canada! Those bison wool gloves, neck gators, beanies (or toque) are partially made right here in Alberta Canada. Check out how they separate the bison down wool from the bison hair.
Filming crew includes Josh Dillard with DCM Films
Filming in Lamont / Chipman Alberta Canada area for NATIVE | The Prodigies of an Icon with Dr. Nathaniel Ostashewski and DCM Films.
Bison are known for their survivorship of the last ice age. While we may not be living in an ice age today, one can observe the amazing abilities of bison to sift through deep snow and withstand freezing temperatures in national parks across the Northwest.
Meet My Neighbor Productions visited Caprock Canyon Texas State Park to film what is left of the original Goodnight Herd now under the care of Texas Park Ranger Donald Beard.
Working bison is challenging! Our MMNP team traveled to Bigelow Fields Bison Ranch and Bakery in Stratton Maine to film their annual fall found up and working day. These first generation ranchers are proving that even small facilities can handle the job of maintaining herd health.
Bison not only plays a role in indigenous culture, as our national mammal it has become an icon even in modern western culture. The MMNP Team filmed the “Soiree on the Range” at Bigelow Fields Bison Ranch and Bakery. The epic fall scenery accompanied with the backdrop of bison herds created an incredible atmosphere for attendees. Bigelow Fields provided bison chili and wrapped up the event with some bison education.
