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Buying land is a BIG investment. But do you know of all the government funding you're missing out on? Listen the the full podcast with Jake Hofer on Everland Outdoors.

How to Buy Hunting Land & Fund Habitat Improvements (EQIP, CRP, & TSI)

Can you actually afford to buy your own hunting property? And once you own it, how do you pay for the habitat improvements needed to grow and hold mature bucks? In this episode, we sit down with land expert Jake Hofer (host of The Land Podcast and creator of Whitetail Cribs) to break down how to get your foot in the door with your first land investment. We look at land management through a financial lens, sharing the educated approaches you can take to generate additional income from your property while simultaneously improving it for whitetail deer hunting, turkey hunting, and overall ecosystem health. If you want to learn how to use government subsidized programs like EQIP, CRP, and Timber Stand Improvements (TSI) to offset your land costs, build elite bedding cover, and design your dream whitetail tract, this episode is a must-listen. Inside this episode: * How to make your very first land investment reality. * Generating income from your property to fund your passion. * Navigating government programs (EQIP & CRP) to pay for habitat work. * Timber Stand Improvement (TSI) strategies for better deer and turkey hunting. To follow more of Jake's work, search for Whitetail Cribs on YouTube, tune into The Land Podcast and WHTLDEER Podcast, or catch his guest appearances on the MeatEater Podcast. Hit that follow button so you never miss an episode!

Catching up | Everland Outdoors

This week on the Everland Outdoors Podcast, hosts Lee and Jay are flying solo! We’re taking a week off from guests to check in on each other’s personal prep work, spring/summer planting, and current habitat projects. With the scorching heat of summer officially here, deer chores and land management are slowing down for a brief moment—but it’s just the calm before the storm. We talk about how we're utilizing this downtime before everything ramps back up into full swing ahead of the fall whitetail season. Whether you're sweating it out over your own food plots or planning your property layout, we hope you enjoy this casual check-in. Want more outdoor content? * Listen Back: Check out our past episodes featuring some incredibly knowledgeable guests from across the hunting industry. * Learn More: Visit our website at Everlandoutdoors.com [https://everlandoutdoors.com] to see what we’re up to. If you love the show, please follow us, leave a 5-star rating, and share this episode with a fellow woodsman. Thanks for listening, and most importantly, God Bless!

Managing Your Herd & Feeding the Hungry | Doe Patrol

Ever feel like your deer herd is out of balance, or miss that classic "deer camp" camaraderie during the off-season? In this episode of Everland Outdoors, we sit down with Tim, the founder of Doe Patrol, to discuss how a simple mission to help less fortunate families in need of protein turned into a massive movement for conservation, community, and charity. Tim breaks down how Doe Patrol serves as a vital outlet for hunters to properly manage their herds by taking more does. But it’s much more than just a management tool—Doe Patrol has evolved into a weekly fellowship. It’s a modern-day "deer camp" where you can learn hands-on butchering skills, mentor youth getting into the outdoors for the first time, and connect with like-minded hunters. Perhaps most importantly, we dive into their incredible initiative of getting meat to those who need it the most, turning harvest into a resource to feed the hungry. We highly recommend checking out their mission. Hit play to learn how you can shoot more does, feed your community, and build deeper fellowship.

Where Will the Hunting Industry Be in 10-20 Years? with Mark Peterson

Here is the Spotify description stripped of emojis and bullet points, formatted as clean, engaging paragraphs that read smoothly on mobile screens while keeping the SEO keywords intact. What does it take to spend 170 days a year in the field while successfully running 20 different businesses in the outdoor industry? This week on Everland Outdoors, we sit down with Mark Peterson to discuss the past, present, and future of the hunting world. Mark brings an absolute wealth of knowledge to the mic as we dive deep into the rapid evolution of hunting, where the outdoor industry is heading over the next 10 to 20 years, and the critical data behind hunter retention. If you care about the future of wildlife conservation, you need to hear Mark's take on why hunter recruitment is the single most important battle the community faces today. We also get localized as Mark breaks down the shifting rules, regulations, and wildlife management strategies in his home state of Michigan. From big-picture industry shifts to the ground-level logistics of managing 20 outdoor brands while staying in the dirt half the year, this conversation is packed with intelligent insights. You can find out more about Mark and follow his adventures on his YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@MarkVPeterson [https://www.youtube.com/@MarkVPeterson]. Additionally, you can set yourself up to capitalize on point creep right now and ensure your ability to go on future hunts by visiting https://www.worldwidetrophyadventures.com [https://www.worldwidetrophyadventures.com]. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave Everland Outdoors a five-star review on Spotify and share this conversation with a friend.