Last American Cowboy

The ranching families brace for eight months of hard work as Montana's calving season begins.

The ranchers scramble to save their newborn calves after learning of an approaching blizzard.

The ranchers contend with disease, hay shortages and financial hardship as calving season in Montana nears its end.

The ranchers use both traditional and modern methods to drive their cattle to the open range.

The community comes to help the ranchers brand and vaccinate the cattle.

One of the ranches is threatened by fire; the cowboys have a short window of opportunity to cut and store hay for the winter.