Born in Fallon County, famous nationwide, and finally home again – Steer Montana remains one of the most iconic ambassadors Eastern Montana has ever known (pictured with his owner Jack Guth).

Steer Montana

Steer Montana is more than just the World’s Largest Steer, he is a symbol of Fallon County’s roots, resilience, and pride.

Born in 1923 in right here in Fallon County and raised by local rancher Jack Guth, a renowned showman often called the “P.T. Barnum of Baker,” Steer Montana grew to an astonishing 3,980 pounds (with some accounts claiming even more). During his lifetime, he captured national attention as Guth toured the massive steer to fairs and events across the United States, proudly representing Baker, Fallon County, and the state of Montana.

After Steer Montana’s death in 1938, his story did not end. His hide was carefully preserved and mounted on a wheeled platform, allowing him to continue traveling and astonishing audiences long after his passing. Over the decades, the mount changed hands, was displayed in museums, stored away, and nearly lost to history… until Baker’s own Bernie Heiser rediscovered and brought Steer Montana home.

Today, Steer Montana stands as the centerpiece of the O’Fallon Historical Museum, where he once again serves as an ambassador for Eastern Montana. Visitors from across the United States—and around the world—come to meet this legendary steer, learn his story, and connect with the larger history of ranching, community, and ingenuity that defines Fallon County.

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Bernie Heiser pictured with the bones of Steer Montana, circa 1999.

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