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How to Increase Land Value Through Habitat Management | 100% Wild Podcast Ep. 461 Feb 11, 2026

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How to Increase Land Value Through Habitat Management | 100% Wild Podcast Ep. 461

In Part Two of our special Cultivating Value series, powered by Buck Land Funding, we move from the financial side of land ownership to the "boots on the ground" work that actually creates equity. Matt Drury and Tim Kjellesvik sit down with farm managers Wade Robinson and Forrest Bonin to discuss how strategic habitat improvements like prescribed burns and Timber Stand Improvement (TSI) can transform a standard property into a high-value hunting destination. The crew breaks down the "60/40 Rule" for safe fire management, the importance of timing burns to favor warm-season grasses over cool-season chokers, and how to use fire to eliminate invasive species like Ironwood and Cedar.

The conversation then dives deep into the world of TSI, debating the merits of hinge cutting versus girdling or hack-and-squirt methods. You'll learn how to strategically allow sunlight to hit the forest floor, stimulating the native browse and thick bedding cover that holds mature bucks. Whether you are setting up a "forever farm" or looking for the best ROI on a land flip, these management secrets from the Drury Outdoors team provide the blueprint for maximizing both the habitat quality and the financial value of your property.

00:04:26 – The 60/40 Rule: Ideal humidity and temperature for prescribed burns.

00:06:40 – Establishing Burn Lines: Using brush hogs and tillers for safety.

00:08:00 – Head Fire vs. Back Burn: Controlling the speed and depth of your fire.

00:15:30 – Essential Gear: Drip torches, backpack blowers, and "flappers".

00:19:30 – Timber Burns: How to kill Ironwood and invasive brush without scarring oaks.

00:23:20 – Night Burning: Why high evening humidity makes fire easier to control.

00:32:00 – Timber Stand Improvement (TSI): Eliminating less desirable species for sunlight.

00:36:20 – Hack-and-Squirt & Girdling: Killing trees without the mess of hinge cutting.

00:40:40 – The Hinge Cutting Debate: Instant cover vs. organized chaos.

00:45:30 – Access First: Why property layout dictates food plot and bedding placement.

00:50:30 – DeerCast Maps: Sharing map objects and managing permission levels.

00:57:40 – Logger "Impressions": Lessons learned from timber harvests and ruts.

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How to Finance Your First Hunting Property: Expert Land Lending Secrets | 100% Wild Ep. 460 Feb 06, 2026

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How to Finance Your First Hunting Property: Expert Land Lending Secrets | 100% Wild Ep. 460

Welcome to the premiere of our new special series, Cultivating Value, powered by Buckland Funding! In this first installment, Matt Drury and Tim Kjellesvik are joined by land lending experts Megan Cheek and Jamie Whitaker to pull back the curtain on the often-intimidating world of recreational land financing. Whether you are a first-time buyer dreaming of your own 20-acre sanctuary or a seasoned investor looking to flip a prime Midwest tract, this episode breaks down the nitty-gritty details of down payments, debt-to-income ratios, and credit scores. We dive deep into why treating land as an inflation hedge is a smart move in today's market and how to position yourself with a pre-approval so you don't miss out when that perfect piece of ground finally hits the market.

The conversation doesn't stop at the bank; we explore the psychological hurdles of taking the "scary plunge" into land ownership and the strategic benefits of 1031 exchanges for long-term wealth building. From analyzing Class-A soil productivity to understanding the impact of road access and easements on resale value, Megan and Jamie provide the "concierge" coaching every landowner needs. Plus, stay tuned until the very end for a massive DeerCast announcement regarding a new feature that will completely change how you analyze the topography and "nooks and crannies" of your property.

00:00:50 – Introduction to the "Cultivating Value" special series

00:02:40 – The Series Roadmap: Improving habitat to increase property value

00:05:35 – The origin of Buckland Funding: A bank built by hunters, for hunters

00:07:00 – Concierge Coaching: What makes a specialized land lender different?

00:10:40 – Credit Scores and Financials: What do lenders actually look for?

00:14:40 – The 25% Rule: Understanding down payments and leveraging equity

00:17:15 – Debt-to-Income (DTI): Finding the right size farm for your budget

00:20:45 – Refinancing Strategies: When does it make sense to cut your rate?

00:26:00 – Time vs. Risk: Should you pay off your home before buying land?

00:32:15 – The Power of Pre-Approval in a tight land market

00:43:00 – Logging & Timber Value: How resource management affects your loan

00:49:40 – 1031 Exchanges vs. Paying the Piper: Tax strategies for flippers

01:00:30 – Value Driver Challenge: Soil quality, access, and liquidity

01:12:10 – DeerCast Feature Launch: Lidar Maps and high-resolution topography

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It Charged Me! Chaos Tracking a 208" Giant | 100% Wild Podcast Ep. 459 Jan 28, 2026

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It Charged Me! Chaos Tracking a 208" Giant | 100% Wild Podcast Ep. 459

Warren McDonald joins the show to share the unbelievable journey of his 208 5/8-inch Indiana monster whitetail, a world-class buck with a massive paddle-like drop tine. This legend led Warren on a tactical chase. Warren reveals the absolute chaos of the harvest, from a 3-yard spinning shot to a series of follow-up shots in giant weeds that resulted in the deer charging him.

Beyond the hunt, we dive into the giants movement in a 6.5-mile loop every four days and why planting turnips was the key to bringing this deer back after a two-year disappearance . Warren breaks down his unique use of DeerCast to look for changing weather and explains how he navigated intense social media drama and accusations of trespassing after posting the harvest photos. We also explore the importance of documentation.

05:31 – Meeting Indiana Hunter Warren McDonald

08:12 – Giant Tracker: The 208 5/8" Monster with the Paddle Drop Tine

11:40 – Food Plot Shifts: Why Turnips Brought the Legend Back

14:30 – DeerCast Strategy: Hunting "The Change" and Moon Phases

1 7:15 – Travel Cycles: Patterning a Deer on a 6.5-Mile Loop

20:45 – Social Media Backlash: Accusations of Trespassing

22:33 – The Harvest: Growls, Roars, and the High-Stakes Charge

25:10 – Forensics of a 3-Yard Shot: Entry, Exit, and Spine Impact

43:09 – Indiana Law Changes: High-Powered Rifles and 30-06 Firepower

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It Charged Me! Chaos Tracking a 208" Giant | 100% Wild Podcast Ep. 459 Jan 28, 2026

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It Charged Me! Chaos Tracking a 208" Giant | 100% Wild Podcast Ep. 459

05:31 – Meeting Indiana Hunter Warren McDonald

08:12 – Giant Tracker: The 208 5/8" Monster with the Paddle Drop Tine

11:40 – Food Plot Shifts: Why Turnips Brought the Legend Back

14:30 – DeerCast Strategy: Hunting "The Change" and Moon Phases

1 7:15 – Travel Cycles: Patterning a Deer on a 6.5-Mile Loop

20:45 – Social Media Backlash: Accusations of Trespassing

22:33 – The Harvest: Growls, Roars, and the High-Stakes Charge

25:10 – Forensics of a 3-Yard Shot: Entry, Exit, and Spine Impact

43:09 – Indiana Law Changes: High-Powered Rifles and 30-06 Firepower

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It Charged Me! Chaos Tracking a 208" Giant | 100% Wild Podcast Ep. 459 Jan 28, 2026

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It Charged Me! Chaos Tracking a 208" Giant | 100% Wild Podcast Ep. 459

05:31 – Meeting Indiana Hunter Warren McDonald

08:12 – Giant Tracker: The 208 5/8" Monster with the Paddle Drop Tine

11:40 – Food Plot Shifts: Why Turnips Brought the Legend Back

14:30 – DeerCast Strategy: Hunting "The Change" and Moon Phases

1 7:15 – Travel Cycles: Patterning a Deer on a 6.5-Mile Loop

20:45 – Social Media Backlash: Accusations of Trespassing

22:33 – The Harvest: Growls, Roars, and the High-Stakes Charge

25:10 – Forensics of a 3-Yard Shot: Entry, Exit, and Spine Impact

43:09 – Indiana Law Changes: High-Powered Rifles and 30-06 Firepower

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Get ahead of your Game with DeerCast available on iOS and Android devices App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/deerc... Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de...

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Made in the USA! The Story of Dialed Archery | 100% Wild Podcast Ep. 458 Jan 14, 2026

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Made in the USA! The Story of Dialed Archery | 100% Wild Podcast Ep. 458

Matt Drury and Tim Kjellesvik officially announce a shift in the Drury Outdoors gear list with the hard launch of their partnership with Dialed Archery. Joined by co-founder Scott Bakken, the crew discusses how the archery industry has become "monkey see, monkey do," often falling 5 to 6 years behind modern trends. Scott shares the story of starting the company during the uncertainty of 2020 to challenge archaic designs and deliver a product that truly benefits the end-user hunter.

This deep dive focuses on the commitment to being 100% designed, manufactured, and built in the USA, ensuring that every component meets a standard of quality that mass-produced imports can't match. We break down the technical innovations that set Dialed apart, including the revolutionary angled elevation rail and the customizable Proof and Strike series. Whether you're a whitetail hunter looking for precision or an elk hunter needing multi-pin flexibility, this episode explains why the future of bowhunting is being built right here in America.

02:04 – Official Launch: The Drury Outdoors and Dialed Archery Partnership

06:20 – Shaking Up a "Dying Industry": The Need for Archery Innovation

10:30 – Building the Airplane in the Air: Dialed Archery's Covid Origins

16:40 – The Inside/Outside Tape System: Why Dual Sight Tapes Change the Game

22:45 – Precision Engineering: How the Angled Elevation Rail Sets Dialed Apart

26:50 – Fixed vs. Adjustable: Choosing the Right Site for Western or Whitetail

35:40 – The Multi-Indicator Needle: Maintaining Accuracy While Dialing

42:15 – Practice for the Kill: Why Flat-Plane Shooting Isn't Real Hunting Practice

47:50 – 100% Made in the USA: The Commitment to Domestic Manufacturing

52:43 – Quality Over Price: Why Dialed Won't Sacrifice USA Standards

58:40 – The 2026 Outlook: What the Future of Bowhunting Holds with Scott Bakken

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