Ep. 24: DIY Private Land Access Feat. Nic De Castro of LandTrust

The Southern Collective Hunting Podcast

Summary

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This week we sit down with Nic De Castro to discuss the concept and benefits of LandTrust, a platform that connects hunters with private landowners for hunting and outdoor experiences. We cover topics such as the comparison of LandTrust to Airbnb, the incentives for landowners to participate, the different incentive structures for landowners and outfitters, the focus on sustainability and conservation, the expansion to southern states and hog hunting, the need for private land access, and the importance of private land for wildlife conservation. The conversation also highlights the appeal of private land hunting for new hunters and the controlled environment it provides. The conversation with Nic De Castro from LandTrust covers various topics related to private land hunting experiences and the Land Trust platform. They discuss the challenges hunters face when hunting on private land, the importance of transparency and trust in the LandTrust platform, and the role of Land and Revenue Success Managers in ensuring the quality of properties. They also talk about the incentives for landowners to participate in LandTrust, the differentiation of LandTrust from other hunting platforms, and the potential for increasing supply and lowering prices in the hunting market. The conversation concludes with a discussion on future plans and features of Land Trust and the personal hunting experiences of the participants.

Chapters

00:00

Introduction and Purpose of the Conversation

01:00

Introducing LandTrust

02:16

Comparison to Airbnb

03:15

Size and Growth of LandTrust

05:09

Incentives for Landowners

06:21

Different Incentive Structures for Landowners and Outfitters

07:21

Landowners' Focus on Sustainability

08:24

Balancing Access and Conservation

09:22

Landowners' Perspective on Wildlife

11:23

Different Incentives for Landowners and Outfitters

12:17

Expansion to Southern States and Hog Hunting

13:45

The Thrill of Thermal Hog Hunting

15:09

LandTrust as an Experience Provider

16:28

Targeting Specific Hunts in Different States

19:57

The Cost of Hunting on Public Land

21:25

The Need for Private Land Access

23:06

The Decline of Access to Private Land

25:16

The Importance of Private Land for Hunting

26:15

The Need for Scalable Solutions

28:21

Creating a Positive Perception of Hunting

30:13

The Role of Private Land in Wildlife Conservation

32:19

The Value of Private Land for Hunting

35:09

The Benefits of Private Land for New Hunters

38:04

Private Land Hunting as a Different Experience

41:51

The Appeal of DIY Private Land Hunting

44:00

Combining Skill and Opportunity on Private Land

45:31

Private Land Hunting as a Controlled Environment

46:25

Throttling Hunts on Private Land

47:00

Conclusion

47:00

Challenges with Private Land Hunting

48:34

Transparency and Trust in LandTrust

50:05

Land and Revenue Success Managers

51:04

Habitat Program for Better Wildlife

52:32

Incentives for Landowners

53:10

DIY Private Hunting

54:02

Community and Relationships in LandTrust

55:15

Competition and Differentiation

56:16

Increasing Supply and Lowering Prices

57:36

Control and Incentives for Landowners

58:48

Access to More Land and Opportunities

01:00:05

Future Plans and Features of LandTrust

01:06:22

Personal Hunting Experiences

01:14:37

Future Hunting Opportunities

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