Episode 18 - Hunting Leases with Good Buddies - Eric Wagaman

Episode 18 - Hunting Leases with Good Buddies - Eric Wagaman

This week on the Lead and Limb Podcast, hosts Nick and Blake welcome long-time friend and camp partner Eric Wagaman to break down the unfiltered reality of managing a shared hunting lease for over seven years. Hunting with your buddies sounds like the ultimate dream, but keeping a group lease successful, affordable, and conflict-free for nearly a decade requires serious strategy. In this deep-dive episode, the guys pull back the curtain on everything that goes into long-term land management, camp dynamics, and the evolution of their shared property. 🦌 What You Will Learn in This Episode * The 7-Year Blueprint: How Nick, Blake, and Eric have sustained a successful, drama-free leasing partnership for nearly a decade. * Highs and Lows: An honest breakdown of their biggest strategic successes on the property, alongside the inevitable struggles of group land management. * The Shifting Landscape: How rising lease prices, changing land ownership, and modern hunting pressure alter how hunters must approach land management today. * Dividing the Heavy Lifting: Real talk on how to fairly split financial costs, stand maintenance, food plot labor, and scouting duties without ruining friendships. * Lessons from the Field: Hard-earned wisdom, funny camp stories, and actionable advice for anyone looking to enter or optimize a group hunting lease. 📌 About the Lead and Limb Podcast The Lead and Limb Podcast is your go-to source for authentic, down-to-earth hunting strategy, land management tips, and genuine outdoor storytelling. We skip the fluff to bring you real lessons learned from the woods, helping you become a more efficient hunter and land steward. 🔗 Connect With Us * Subscribe: Don't miss an episode—hit the subscribe button on your favorite podcast platform! * Follow the Journey: Check us out on social media for behind-the-scenes footage, trail camera photos, and live updates from the stand. * Drop a Review: If you enjoyed this conversation, please leave us a 5-star rating and review!

Episode 17 - Austin Motte - St. Joe River Bows - Michigan Traditional Bowhunters

The conversation covers a range of topics related to traditional archery, including the transition to full-time bow making, the appeal of traditional archery, personal experiences with traditional and self-bow making, and the art of arrow building. The speakers also discuss the challenges and industry dynamics of traditional archery, as well as the craft and artistry involved in arrow and bow making. The conversation covers a range of topics including hunting stories, involvement with Michigan Traditional Bow Hunters, the role as President of Michigan Traditional Bow Hunters, policy changes and advocacy efforts, regulation interpretation and advocacy efforts, upcoming shows and events, hunting experiences and wildlife management, predation and hunting preferences, and closing remarks and future plans. Takeaways * Transitioning to full-time bow making requires dedication and passion for the craft. * The art of arrow and bow making involves a deep understanding of materials, flexibility, and craftsmanship. Advocacy efforts are crucial for policy changes in hunting regulations. * Understanding and interpreting hunting regulations is essential for effective advocacy. * Upcoming shows and events provide opportunities for networking and engagement in the hunting community. Chapters * 00:00 Introduction and Background * 05:41 Building and Shooting Traditional Bows * 11:13 The Craft of Arrow Building * 16:47 Personal Experiences with Self-Bow Making * 22:05 Desire to Make Own Bow * 27:18 Discussion on Arrow Building * 33:26 Policy Changes and Advocacy Efforts * 42:38 Hunting Experiences and Wildlife Management * 54:59 Predation and Hunting Preferences

Episode 16 - Jarod Van Hees - Habitat Podcast - Land Management

The conversation covers topics related to habitat management for hunting, the challenges of hunting in Michigan, property pressure, Michigan's hunting environment, Michigan's new hunting law, habitat consulting, food plots, switchgrass and deer bedding, and turkey hunting experiences with family. The conversation delves into hunting experiences, equipment preferences, and the significance of access and pressure management in hunting. It also explores the entrepreneurial aspect of the hunting industry, highlighting the challenges and opportunities faced by hunters who are also entrepreneurs. Takeaways * Habitat management for hunting * Challenges of hunting in Michigan Hunting experiences and equipment * Importance of access and pressure management * Entrepreneurship in the hunting industry Chapters * 00:00 Introduction and Background * 09:54 Michigan's New Hunting Law * 20:31 Switchgrass and Deer Bedding * 27:16 Hunting Experiences and Equipment * 53:11 Entrepreneurship in the Hunting Industry

Episode 15 - Tom Petry - Film The Hunt - Working in the Hunting Industry

The conversation delves into the hunting industry, emphasizing the importance of passion, storytelling, and mentorship. It highlights the impact of education, networking, and the entrepreneurial mindset, as well as the reality of the industry and the significance of embracing stress and entrepreneurship. The discussion also touches on creating a niche and building a brand, and the importance of drive and work ethic in the industry. The conversation delves into the passion and drive required for success, the expectations and experience of a class, and the process of learning and applying new skills. It highlights the importance of passion and drive in pursuing a career, the transformative experience of a class, and the value of learning and applying new skills in real-world scenarios. The conversation delves into the discovery of photography talent, the evolution of photography style, and the teaching and learning process in photography. It highlights the passion for photography and hunting, as well as the evolution of photography style over time. Takeaways * Passion and dedication are essential for success in the hunting industry * Building connections and camaraderie is a key aspect of the industry Passion and drive * Learning and application Passion for photography and hunting * Evolution of photography style Chapters * 00:00 The Importance of Drive and Work Ethic in the Industry * 50:07 Discovering Photography Talent

Episode 14 - Skeeter Beckman - Roam Outdoors Podcast - Michigan Buck Rule Change Updates - NRC Meet

The conversation delves into the impact of the NRC meeting on Michigan's hunting regulations, including the emotional reactions, complexity of new regulations, and the irresponsible proposal and decision-making process. It also explores the debate on antler point restrictions, commissioner behavior, public reaction, and the tradition vs. change in hunting regulations. The discussion highlights the NRC appointment process, quiet period, and the debate on antler point restrictions and gun season changes. The conversation delves into the debate over deer hunting regulations and their impact on the deer population, as well as the utilization of harvested deer for food and donation. The discussion covers the challenges and implications of seasonal hunting regulations, as well as the processing, donation, and utilization of deer meat for charitable purposes. The conversation delves into the challenges and precision of long-range shooting, ethical considerations in hunting, the balance between traditional and modern hunting practices, conservation efforts in deer hunting, and the debate between using a bow or a gun for hunting. Takeaways * NRC Meeting Impact * Antler Point Restrictions * Commissioner Decision-Making Deer hunting regulations and their impact * Utilization of harvested deer for food and donation Long-range shooting challenges * Hunting ethics and practices Chapters * 00:00 Debate on Antler Point Restrictions and Gun Season Changes * 26:13 Utilization of Harvested Deer * 41:39 The Art of Long-Range Shooting * 47:21 Deer Hunting and Conservation Efforts * 54:30 The Bow vs. Gun Debate in Hunting