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

Summary https://landtrust.pxf.io/3er5gk 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 Honeycomb Custom Calls: https://honeycombcustomcalls.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/socohunt Store: https://www.socohunt.com/store YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SoCoHunt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/socohunt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soco_hunt/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices