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. We 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. We 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 LandTrust and the personal hunting experiences of the participants.
Show Notes
01:00 Introducing LandTrust
02:16 Comparison to Airbnb
05:09 Incentives for Landowners
07:21 Landowners' Focus on Sustainability
08:24 Balancing Access and Conservation
16:28 Targeting Specific Hunts in Different States
23:06 The Decline of Access to Private Land
32:19 The Value of Private Land for Hunting
44:00 Combining Skill and Opportunity on Private Land
45:31 Private Land Hunting as a Controlled Environment