The LandTrust Podcast

LandTrust

The LandTrust Podcast explores the intersection of land technology and outdoor experiences. Hosted by LandTrust, a platform connecting landowners with outdoor enthusiasts for activities like hunting, fishing, and camping, the podcast dives into innovative solutions for land access, conservation, and recreation. Each episode features insights from experts, landowners, and adventurers, highlighting how technology is transforming the way we engage with the outdoors.

  1. Montana Working Ranch, Hunting Access, & Cattle Ops w/ Marsh Brothers | The LandTrust Podcast Ep. 40

    1D AGO ·  VIDEO

    Montana Working Ranch, Hunting Access, & Cattle Ops w/ Marsh Brothers | The LandTrust Podcast Ep. 40

    What happens when a large Montana cattle ranch opens its gates to private hunting and recreation? In this episode of the LandTrust Podcast, Nic sits down with Brant and Clinton Marsh, the brothers behind 6C Cattle Ranch near the Clark Fork River in western Montana. They break down what it looks like to run a full-scale cattle and farming operation while also managing wildlife-rich ground now available for hunting and outdoor access. The conversation dives into elk and mule deer movement across irrigated pivots, predator pressure from wolves and coyotes, and how the ranch is evolving habitat to support both agriculture and wildlife. The Marsh brothers also share what they’ve learned transitioning into hosting guests... everything from shed hunting and camping access to what makes a respectful, successful experience on working ranch land. 🎯 What You’ll Learn - How a working Montana ranch integrates hunting access into daily operations - What elk, mule deer, whitetail, and predator activity looks like on the ranch - How irrigation pivots and farm ground influence wildlife movement - Why habitat development is part of long-term ranch planning - What shed hunting and seasonal access look like for guests - What landowners value when hosting hunters on private ground 🌎 Explore 6C Cattle Ranch https://landtrust.com/l/6c-cattle-ranch-north/69a1341b-1962-4089-860f-40d198663782 https://landtrust.com/l/6c-cattle-ranch-south/69a1338b-2dd6-48fb-906e-231c992e07dd 🔔 Subscribe for weekly conversations with landowners, hunters, and conservation-minded ranches across the country. #LandTrustPodcast #MontanaRanch #HuntingAccess #ElkHunting #MuleDeerHunting #PrivateLandHunting #RanchLife #LandStewardship #ClarkForkRiver #HuntingMontana #ConservationHunting   ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 – Intro: Montana ranch hunting access 01:15 – Meet the Marsh brothers & 6C Cattle Ranch 03:30 – From leased ranch to LandTrust listing 06:00 – South vs. north side of the property breakdown 08:20 – Elk herds, mule deer, and whitetail presence 11:10 – Wolves, coyotes, and predator dynamics 13:40 – Irrigation pivots and agricultural expansion 16:30 – Fishing access on the Clark Fork River 18:45 – Ranch history and multi-generation operations 21:10 – Building wildlife habitat alongside farming 23:00 – Hosting hunters and shed hunting season 25:30 – What makes a good guest experience 27:00 – Closing thoughts 🔗 Follow LandTrust: Instagram: instagram.com/landtrust_hunt⁠ Facebook: ⁠facebook.com/landtrusthunt LinkedIn: ⁠linkedin.com/company/landtrustinc⁠ Website: landtrust.com

    26 min
  2. Private Land Hunting in Alabama | Landowner Perspective w/ Will Dixon | The LandTrust Podcast Ep. 39

    APR 2 ·  VIDEO

    Private Land Hunting in Alabama | Landowner Perspective w/ Will Dixon | The LandTrust Podcast Ep. 39

    What does hunting access look like from the landowner’s side? In this episode of the LandTrust Podcast, Nic sits down with landowner Will Dixon of Blue Springs Plantation in Clio, Alabama to talk about opening private land to hunters, managing property for wildlife, and what creates a great experience on both sides of the gate. Will shares his approach to land stewardship, expectations for hunters, and how private land access (when done right) benefits both landowners and the future of hunting. If you’ve ever considered booking a private land hunt or listing your own property, this episode gives you a real, on-the-ground perspective. 🎯 What You’ll Learn - Why landowners open their property to hunters - What makes a hunting property stand out - How land stewardship impacts wildlife and hunting success - Expectations landowners have for respectful hunters - The role of trust in private land access Explore Will's Property 👉 http://landtrust.com/l/blue-springs-plantation/698e57fd-cda9-4787-bbe3-9fff3660196a 🔔 Subscribe for weekly conversations on hunting, land access, and conservation. #LandTrustPodcast #PrivateLandHunting #HuntPrivate #AlabamaHunting #Landowner #LandStewardship #HuntingAccess #WildlifeHabitat #HuntingLand #Conservation ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 – Introduction 01:40 – Meet Will Dixon & Blue Springs Plantation 05:20 – Opening private land to hunting 10:15 – Managing land for wildlife 16:30 – What hunters should know before booking 22:10 – Building trust between landowners and hunters 28:45 – The future of private land access 34:00 – Closing thoughts 🔗 Follow LandTrust: Instagram: instagram.com/landtrust_hunt⁠ Facebook: ⁠facebook.com/landtrusthunt LinkedIn: ⁠linkedin.com/company/landtrustinc⁠ Website: landtrust.com

    40 min
  3. Father-Daughter Hunting Story: Ruby’s First Hunt & Lessons Learned | The LandTrust Podcast Ep. 38

    MAR 19 ·  VIDEO

    Father-Daughter Hunting Story: Ruby’s First Hunt & Lessons Learned | The LandTrust Podcast Ep. 38

    A first hunt is something you never forget, especially when it’s shared with your dad. In this episode of the LandTrust Podcast, Ruby De Castro shares the story of her hunting journey and the experience of hunting alongside her father. From stepping into the outdoors for the first time to the lessons learned in the field, this conversation highlights the importance of family, mentorship, and passing down hunting traditions. Whether you're a new hunter, a parent introducing someone to hunting, or someone who values time outdoors, this episode captures what hunting is really about... connection, experience, and legacy. 🎯 What You’ll Learn: - What it’s like going on your first hunt - The role of family in hunting traditions - Lessons learned from hunting with a parent - How new hunters build confidence in the field - Why mentorship matters in hunting - The emotional side of hunting experiences 🔔 Subscribe to the LandTrust Podcast for weekly conversations on hunting strategy, private land access, conservation, and outdoor entrepreneurship. Want to book your own private land hunt? 👉 https://landtrust.com #Hunting #FirstHunt #FatherDaughter #HuntingFamily #NewHunter #HuntingLife #OutdoorLife #HuntingStories #Mentorship #HuntPrivate #LandTrust ⏱️ Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction 02:10 - Meet Ruby De Castro 05:45 - Getting Started in Hunting 11:20 - Preparing for the First Hunt 17:30 - Hunting with Her Dad 24:10 - Lessons Learned in the Field 30:05 - Building Confidence as a New Hunter 35:40 - The Importance of Mentorship 41:15 - Reflections & Takeaways 🔗 Follow LandTrust: Instagram: instagram.com/landtrust_hunt⁠ Facebook: ⁠facebook.com/landtrusthunt LinkedIn: ⁠linkedin.com/company/landtrustinc⁠ Website: landtrust.com

    20 min
  4. Father & Son Kansas Turkey Hunt Success - Youth Eastern Gobbler | LandTrust Ep. 37

    MAR 5 ·  VIDEO

    Father & Son Kansas Turkey Hunt Success - Youth Eastern Gobbler | LandTrust Ep. 37

    A one-day turkey hunt. An 11-year-old hunter. And a gobbler on the ground just 15 minutes after shooting light. In Episode 37 of the LandTrust Podcast, David and his son Drake share their unforgettable spring turkey hunt in southeast Kansas. After flooding wiped out their original plans, they booked a private land hunt through LandTrust, and everything came together exactly how every turkey hunter hopes it will. From roost gobbles at fly-down to a textbook setup without decoys, this episode covers youth turkey hunting, private land access, and why controlled hunting environments can create safer, more meaningful experiences for kids. If you’re preparing for turkey season or looking for a father-son hunting story that hits home, this one delivers. 🎯 What You’ll Learn - How to plan a successful one-day turkey hunt - Why private land access can improve youth hunting success - Eastern turkey hunting tactics in Kansas - When to call and when to let gobblers work - The safety and experience advantages of day-lease hunting - How LandTrust supports conservation through Turkeys for Tomorrow 🌎 Find Your Next Turkey Hunt Explore private land turkey properties in Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and beyond:👉 https://landtrust.com 🔔 Subscribe for weekly hunting stories, strategy, private land access tips, and conservation conversations. #TurkeyHunting #YouthHunting #FatherSonHunt #EasternTurkey #KansasTurkey #LandTrustPodcast #SpringTurkey #PrivateLandAccess #HuntPrivate #Gobblers   ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 – Five Star Stories Intro 01:00 – Why they booked private land in Kansas 02:30 – Scouting the property with digital maps 05:15 – Morning setup & roost gobbles 06:00 – 15 minutes after shooting light 07:30 – The shot on a strutting Eastern gobbler 09:30 – Youth turkey hunting & subspecies goals 12:00 – Father-son hunting perspective 14:30 – Turkeys for Tomorrow partnership 🔗 Follow & Learn More Instagram: instagram.com/landtrust_hunt⁠ Facebook: ⁠facebook.com/landtrusthunt LinkedIn: ⁠linkedin.com/company/landtrustinc⁠ Website: landtrust.com

    16 min
  5. Late Season Turkey Hunt Success in Tennessee & Private Land Strategy | The LandTrust Podcast Ep. 36

    FEB 18 ·  VIDEO

    Late Season Turkey Hunt Success in Tennessee & Private Land Strategy | The LandTrust Podcast Ep. 36

    What happens when you sleep in your ground blind the night before a turkey hunt? In Episode 36 of the LandTrust Podcast, Dan Chumbler shares his late-season Eastern turkey hunt at Ohana Ranches in Tennessee, and how collaboration with a landowner led to a perfectly executed hunt plan. Dan (CEO of Tethered and former MeatEater executive) breaks down his strategy for hunting pressured birds, why patience matters during late season turkey hunting, and how private land access changes the entire experience compared to heavily hunted public land. This episode covers practical turkey hunting tactics, private land access, conservation partnerships, and how hunters can leverage local intel for more success. If you're preparing for turkey season or looking for private land hunting opportunities, this one’s for you. 🎯 What You’ll Learn - Late season turkey hunting tactics that actually work - How to hunt pressured gobblers on private land - Why sleeping in your ground blind can improve success - The advantage of collaborating with landowners - Differences between public land vs private land turkey hunting - How conservation partnerships like Turkeys for Tomorrow support habitat 🔔 Subscribe to the LandTrust Podcast for weekly conversations on hunting strategy, private land access, conservation, and outdoor entrepreneurship. Looking for your own private land turkey hunt? 👉 https://landtrust.com/turkey #LandTrustPodcast #HuntPrivate #PrivateLandAccess #TurkeyHunting #LateSeasonTurkey #PrivateLandHunting #EasternTurkey #HuntingStrategy #TurkeysForTomorrow #GroundBlind #HuntingPodcast ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 – Welcome & Five Star Stories Series 01:05 – Booking a private land turkey hunt in Tennessee 02:10 – Sleeping in a ground blind overnight 05:00 – Late season turkey hunting strategy 06:30 – Calling sparingly & patient setups 07:45 – The silent gobbler encounter 09:30 – Hunting collaboration with landowners 12:00 – Turkeys for Tomorrow conservation partnership 13:15 – Using LandTrust for whitetail, shed hunting & fishing 16:00 – How landowners can list their property 🔗 Follow & Learn More Tethrd Instagram: instagram.com/tethrdnation Facebook: facebook.com/tethrdnation YouTube: youtube.com/@TethrdNation Website: tethrd.com LandTrust Instagram: instagram.com/landtrust_hunt⁠ Facebook: ⁠facebook.com/landtrusthunt LinkedIn: ⁠linkedin.com/company/landtrustinc⁠ Website: landtrust.com

    18 min
  6. Women in Conservation, Outdoor Leadership & Protecting Wildlife | The LandTrust Podcast Ep. 3

    FEB 5 ·  VIDEO

    Women in Conservation, Outdoor Leadership & Protecting Wildlife | The LandTrust Podcast Ep. 3

    In this episode of the LandTrust Podcast, we’re joined by Lesli Allison of Western Landowners Alliance to discuss conservation leadership, wildlife policy, and the role private landowners play in protecting working lands and wildlife. Lesli shares her experience advocating for land stewardship across the West, navigating the outdoor and conservation space as a leader, and building coalitions that connect landowners, conservationists, and outdoor recreation. This conversation explores the challenges facing private land conservation today, the importance of access and trust, and how organizations like Western Landowners Alliance are shaping the future of conservation. If you’re interested in wildlife conservation, land stewardship, outdoor policy, and the evolving role of leadership in the outdoor industry, this episode delivers valuable insight. 🎯 What You’ll Learn - How Western Landowners Alliance supports private land conservation - The role of landowners in wildlife and habitat protection - Key policy challenges affecting conservation today - Why leadership and collaboration matter in conservation - The future of stewardship on working lands 🔔 Subscribe to the LandTrust YouTube Channel for weekly conversations on land access, conservation, and outdoor innovation. #LandTrustPodcast #WesternLandownersAlliance #WomenInConservation #WildlifeConservation #LandStewardship #PrivateLandConservation #OutdoorPolicy #ConservationLeadership #WorkingLands #WildlifePolicy #OutdoorIndustry #ConservationPodcast  ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 – Welcome to the LandTrust Podcast 02:05 – Lesli Allison & Western Landowners Alliance 06:45 – Conservation leadership and advocacy 12:30 – Wildlife policy and private land challenges 18:40 – Stewardship, access, and collaboration 25:10 – Engaging broader audiences in conservation 31:20 – The future of land stewardship 37:00 – Closing thoughts 🔗 Follow & Learn More Western Landowners Alliance Instagram: instagram.com/westernlandowners Facebook: facebook.com/westernlandownersalliance YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCoOo4GTnhZcvZ8wHNLzD6lA LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/western-landowners-alliance/ Website: westernlandowners.org LandTrust Instagram: instagram.com/landtrust_hunt⁠ Facebook: ⁠facebook.com/landtrusthunt LinkedIn: ⁠linkedin.com/company/landtrustinc⁠ Website: landtrust.com

    1h 6m
  7. Access, Conservation & Wild Turkey Habitat w/ Turkeys for Tomorrow | The LandTrust Podcast - Ep. 34

    JAN 21 ·  VIDEO

    Access, Conservation & Wild Turkey Habitat w/ Turkeys for Tomorrow | The LandTrust Podcast - Ep. 34

    In this episode of the LandTrust Podcast, we’re joined by Jason Lupardis of Turkeys for Tomorrow to talk about private land access, conservation-driven recreation, and the future of wild turkey habitat across the U.S. Jason shares insights from the nonprofit conservation side, breaking down how land stewardship, responsible hunting access, and habitat improvement can work together when trust is built between landowners and sportsmen. This conversation dives into the real challenges facing private land conservation today—and why partnerships between conservation organizations and technology platforms matter more than ever. Whether you’re passionate about turkey hunting, wildlife conservation, or private land access, this episode offers practical insight into protecting habitat while expanding opportunity.   🎯 What You’ll Learn: - How Turkeys for Tomorrow supports conservation on private lands - Why private land access is critical for turkey hunting’s future - The role of stewardship in sustainable hunting opportunities - Key challenges landowners face when opening land for access - How conservation groups and platforms can work together #LandTrustPodcast #TurkeysForTomorrow #TurkeyHunting #PrivateLandAccess #WildTurkey #WildlifeConservation #LandStewardship #HuntingAccess #ConservationPodcast #ModernHunter #OutdoorIndustry  🦃 Find private turkey hunting opportunities across the country on LandTrust: https://landtrust.com/unit/turkeys  🔔 Subscribe to the LandTrust YouTube Channel for weekly podcast episodes, clips, and insider conversations shaping the future of outdoor access.   ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 – Welcome to the LandTrust Podcast 02:10 – Jason Lupardis & Turkeys for Tomorrow 06:30 – The state of private land access 11:55 – Conservation, habitat & landowner trust 18:20 – Wild turkey management on private land 24:45 – Balancing access with stewardship 31:10 – The future of conservation-driven recreation 37:30 – Closing thoughts on protecting habitat 🔗 Follow & Learn More Turkeys for Tomorrow Instagram: instagram.com/turkeysfortomorrow Facebook: facebook.com/turkeysfortomorrow Website: turkeysfortomorrow.org LandTrust Instagram: instagram.com/landtrust_hunt⁠ Facebook: ⁠facebook.com/landtrusthunt LinkedIn: ⁠linkedin.com/company/landtrustinc⁠ Website: landtrust.com

    55 min
  8. Building a Fly Fishing Career, Access & the Future of Guiding | The LandTrust Podcast Ep. 33

    JAN 16 ·  VIDEO

    Building a Fly Fishing Career, Access & the Future of Guiding | The LandTrust Podcast Ep. 33

    Fly fishing has changed, but the core values of access, stewardship, and earned experience still matter. In this episode of The LandTrust Podcast, we sit down with Joe Simonds of Salt Strong to talk about building a career in fly fishing, the realities of guiding and outfitting, and how access to land and water shapes the future of the sport. Joe shares lessons learned from decades in the industry, what it takes to succeed as a guide today, and why protecting opportunity matters as outdoor participation grows. This conversation dives into the intersection of fly fishing, entrepreneurship, conservation, and the evolving outdoor economy. What You’ll Learn - How careers in fly fishing and guiding actually get built - The realities of access to land and water for anglers - How the fly fishing industry has evolved over time - Why stewardship and responsibility matter more than ever - Lessons for hunters, anglers, and outdoor entrepreneurs 🔔 Subscribe for more stories from hunters, anglers, industry pros, & landowners 🌐 Find private-land fishing spots → https://landtrust.com #LandTrust #LandTrustPodcast #FlyFishing #FlyFishingLife #FishingAccess #OutdoorIndustry #GuidingLife #Conservation #PublicAccess #Angling Chapters 00:00 – Introduction to Joe Simonds 02:15 – Getting started in fly fishing and guiding 06:40 – Building a career in the outdoor industry 11:20 – Access, land, and water challenges 16:05 – The evolution of fly fishing culture 20:30 – Stewardship, responsibility, and the future 25:10 – Advice for aspiring guides and anglers 🔗 Follow & Learn More Salt Strong Instagram: instagram.com/thesaltstrong Facebook: facebook.com/thesaltstrong YouTube: youtube.com/@Saltstrong Website: saltstrong.com LandTrust Instagram: instagram.com/landtrust_hunt⁠ Facebook: ⁠facebook.com/landtrusthunt LinkedIn: ⁠linkedin.com/company/landtrustinc⁠ Website: landtrust.com

    54 min

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The LandTrust Podcast explores the intersection of land technology and outdoor experiences. Hosted by LandTrust, a platform connecting landowners with outdoor enthusiasts for activities like hunting, fishing, and camping, the podcast dives into innovative solutions for land access, conservation, and recreation. Each episode features insights from experts, landowners, and adventurers, highlighting how technology is transforming the way we engage with the outdoors.

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