# 45: From Montana US Forest Service Smokejumper to Congress - Sam Forstag

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Podcast: [Rangers of the Lost Park](https://stenobird.com/podcast/rangers-of-the-lost-park-7390236)
Published: 2026-05-06T13:45:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 3889

## Resource

Sam Forstag is an outdoorsy guy! He worked as a smokejumper and wildland firefighter for years with the US Forest Service-- until December of 2025, when he decided it was time to run for Congress. And the amazing part? He's only 31, he's from a working-class lifestyle, and he speaks up for rangers. Oh, and he really cares about public lands. Visit Sam's website: samformontana.com . Follow Sam on Instagram: @samforstag . Follow ROTLP on Instagram: @rangersofthelostpark . Follow ROTLP on TikTok: @rangersofthelostpark . Join Patreon! Become a Ranger Friend for bonus content and to join an incredible community. Now available on YouTube ! Watch Rangers of the Lost Park select episodes. Got a cool Ranger Tea story? Want Liz to share your interesting outdoors story on the podcast? Fill out the Listener Story Form! Have a question for Liz? Want her to answer it on an episode? Fill out the Listener Question Form! Do you know someone who would make a great guest on the podcast (yourself included)? Fill out the Podcast Guest Request Form! For episode suggestions and feedback, please email Liz at info@rangersofthelostpark.com . Please download, subscribe, and leave a review! Thank you for listening! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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