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The National Land Podcast is the go-to show for landowners, ranchers, farmers, rural investors, and outdoor stewards who want straight talk and field-tested insights. In each episode, host Mac Christian sits down with economists, lenders, ranchers, wildlife pros, policy leaders, and elite land brokers to unpack market forces, risk, and opportunity across America’s land, then turns it into clear takeaways you can use on your acreage tomorrow. Expect smart explainers and real stories on farm and ranch operations, timber and wildlife management, hunting access and leases, water and mineral rights, easements, 1031 exchanges, FSA/USDA programs, carbon credits, conservation monetization, rural financing, and the ag economy. If you buy, sell, manage, or dream about land, follow now and make better decisions, season after season.
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Saturday Dec 30, 2023
Saturday Dec 30, 2023
Ramsey Russell is a is a forester, a wildlife biologist, a graduate of Mississippi State University, and just happens to be one of the best-known personalities in the world of duck hunting. Ramsey is the owner of GetDucks.com and he answers to monikers such as “The Christopher Columbus of duck hunting” as well as “The Pied Piper of duck hunters.” Ramsey Russell has also recently signed on as an agent with National Land Realty to share his passion for duck hunting with those seeking to sell & acquire land for waterfowl hunting. Mac Christian caught up with Ramsey in the middle of his 200+ day-per-year odyssey of worldwide duck hunting for a very special Christmas Eve interview. This is a conversation about his new adventure in land.
Thursday Dec 21, 2023
Thursday Dec 21, 2023
This episode is something that is personal for host, Mac Christian. Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) just hit his area of the United States and it’s something he has a lot of questions about. Whether you’ve had it in your area for years or you’ve never been around it, you likely have questions as well. Dr. Michael Chamberlain is a Terrell Professor of Wildlife Ecology and Management at Warnell School of Forestry & Natural Resources at the University of Georgia and among his many credentials, he is a field researcher for Chronic Wasting Disease. Mac Christian is here today with Dr. Chamberlain and National Land Realty agent, Steve Chapman to get as much information as possible on this topic. If you’re like our hosts and you have questions about this disease, this episode will be extremely informational.
Monday Dec 18, 2023
Monday Dec 18, 2023
Turkey hunting is an obsession for thousands of hunters across the United States. Today Mac Christian is talking with Dr. Michael Chamberlain as well as National Land Realty agent, Steve Chapman. Dr. Michael Chamberlain is a Terrell Professor of Wildlife Ecology and Management at Warnell School of Forestry & Natural Resources at the University of Georgia. He conducts research on Wildlife Ecology and Management, Game Management, Wildlife Forest Mangement, Wildlife Population Genetics, and I can’t honestly fit all of his credentials into this intro. Steve Chapman has 35 years of experience in forestry, a B.S. in Forest Resources from the University of Georgia, is GA and SAF Registered Forester, a Coordinator for the National Bobwhite Conservation Initiative, and is active in the National Wild Turkey Federation. What I am trying to say here is that today’s guests are a lot smarter than most folks around the country when it comes to talking turkey.
Friday Dec 08, 2023
Friday Dec 08, 2023
Timber investment is a topic that comes up a lot with land. Timber quite simply builds everything, we will never stop using it, and we will always need more of it. Some landowners make small harvests of timber for income and some use timber as a primary investment source. If you own land, you should probably be aware of the basics of timber and today we are discussing what you need to know about it. Kraig Moore is probably one of the most knowledgeable foresters in the United States working today and he is here with us today to answer all of the questions we can throw at him.
Friday Dec 01, 2023
Friday Dec 01, 2023
If you are buying or selling land, there is a decent possibility that you’ve never done it before. Even if you have, it doesn’t mean you’ve done it well. Even if you’ve been good at it, it doesn’t mean there still aren’t things to learn. Land professionals see dozens upon dozens of land sales and purchases per year and there are plenty of successes and failures along the way. Gabe Goodson is from Birmingham, Alabama, and has seen his share of land sales. He is here today to discuss some pointers for those of you looking to buy or sell land that will keep you from making mistakes as well as what will guide you towards success.
Friday Nov 24, 2023
Friday Nov 24, 2023
Nowadays, the conversation of solar energy is a hot-button topic. We hear from landowners constantly who are curious about the possibility of leasing their land for solar energy. Today Mac Christian is talking with Texas Land Professional, Wayne Dunson, an expert on the topic. Wayne is here today to discuss what you need to know if you are considering leasing your land for solar energy development. If solar development is something you’ve considered, this episode is for you.
Friday Nov 17, 2023
Friday Nov 17, 2023
Justin Padley is a member of the BuckVentures pro staff team. He is also the winner of a recent contest for National Land Realty based on social media sharing and posting. Justin’s prize for this award entry, a Colorado Pronghorn hunt guided by Vision Quest Guided Hunts of Trinidad, Colorado. Today Mac Christian talks with Justin about his day-to-day activities as a pro staff member, how he films his outdoor adventures, and this prize-winning hunt. This is the story of adventure and a successful hunt.
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Friday Nov 10, 2023
Friday Nov 10, 2023
As Veterans Day approaches, the timing couldn't be more opportune for the insightful discussion we have in store. Leading this conversation is Cory Bowes, the Director of Commercial for National Land Realty, whose extensive 15-year tenure as a law enforcement officer fuels his passion for supporting first responders. In today's dialogue, we delve into the invaluable, transferable skills that first responders acquire over the course of their careers, particularly those that pave the way for success in diverse fields such as real estate.
Our aim is to shed light on the remarkable strengths cultivated by professionals in service-related roles, whether they be soldiers or teachers, and to explore how these skills seamlessly transition into thriving careers in the private sector.