NOT. ONE. ACRE.

There’s a movement gaining momentum across the West, and if you spend any time outdoors—whether it's hunting, hiking, camping, or just soaking in the wild—you need to be paying attention. It’s called Not. One. Acre. It’s a direct response to legislation that threatens to sell off federal public lands. Lands that belong to all of us. Lands that I, my family, and millions of other Americans depend on to live the outdoor lifestyle we love.

This isn’t about politics. This is personal. I’m a Montanan. I work here, I raise my daughters here, and I live for the freedom that public lands offer. They’re more than open space—they’re where we go to reconnect. Some of my most cherished memories were made in the mountains, on rivers, and around fires under the stars. I’ve watched the sunrise during archery season from a quiet ridgeline. I’ve fished high alpine lakes with my daughter, snowshoed through pine forests with my wife, and told stories over campfires with friends. Whether I’m in Montana, Idaho, Utah, or Wyoming, public land gives me the chance to feel alive, to be with my family, and to breathe.

The scary part? That freedom is under attack. Right now, lawmakers are pushing bills that would allow federal lands to be transferred to states. That might sound harmless on paper—but most states don’t have the budget or infrastructure to manage that much land. What happens next? They sell it. To private buyers. The kind who put up gates, fences, and “No Trespassing” signs. The kind who don’t care about the traditions or the access that make the West so special.

If we allow this to happen, we risk losing everything these places stand for. It’s not just the loss of hiking trails or hunting spots—it’s the erosion of a way of life. It threatens wildlife habitat, clean water, outdoor recreation, and the economy that depends on it. Most importantly, it threatens the legacy we pass on to our kids. That’s why I’m standing with the Not.One.Acre. movement. Because public land is the great equalizer. You don’t have to be rich to access it—you just have to love the outdoors.

If even one acre is sold, the floodgates open. And when it’s gone, it’s gone forever. We can’t afford to be passive. We need to raise our voices, talk to our elected officials, and stand up for the land that gives us so much. This is about preserving something sacred—for us, for our families, and for future generations.

Not one acre. Not now. Not ever.

If this resonates with you, I hope you’ll share this message. Protect the land that protects us.