Conservation

THE FUTURE’S IN OUR HANDS.

As hunters, we know the steps we take to conserve our wildlife and habitats today can have an impact that reaches far into the future. Our collection of videos and articles features expert advice that will give you the knowledge to put proper conservation techniques into practice, and ensure our proud hunting tradition lives on for future generations to come.

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How to Know If You Have Water Rights

The physical land you're looking to buy isn't the only thing you should be inspecting during your first tour of the property. Just under the surface could lie a large water reserve, which can greatly impact the value of the land and the way you inevitably make use of your property should you decide to purchase.

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When Easements Can Become an Issue

Easements can be a delicate subject for many landowners, and especially so for those looking to purchase land. Many people are not entirely knowledgeable of how easements work and what they entail. Because of this, land buyers may run into legal issues and ongoing headaches trying to resolve all the easement miscommunication with the seller.

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Do You Have Trust in Your Land Broker?

There's nothing more damaging to your finances than getting a raw deal when selling your property. With the help of a land broker, you can avoid this situation because you will have a trusted advisor at your service to help you handle the nuances and read the fine print that go into getting the most out of your sale.

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3 Errors Land Sellers Make

As any landowner can tell you, selling a piece of property and getting your money's worth can be a tricky subject because everyone has different opinions about the value of your land. However, at the end of the day, it's important to remember that you are, in fact, the owner of the land, and that you don't always have to sell until the conditions are in your favor.

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The Importance of a Good Road System

When a landowner is looking to sell his or her land, the goal is to appeal to the right buyer and settle on an agreeable price. However, understanding the market for a piece of land isn't always easy, and the steps that sellers take to improve their property may or may not increase the overall sale price.

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How To Know If Your Land Broker is Capable

Selling a piece of land is sometimes the largest transaction owners will make in their lives. Likewise, prospective buyers want to know that they are getting their money's worth when they put their name on the dotted line to take over ownership of the property. That's why having a land broker who is knowledgeable of the business and has the necessary accreditation is key to a seamless sale.

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When is harvesting timber the right move?

Whether you're buying or selling land, it's crucial that you're aware of the value a piece of property holds. The land itself is important, but you'll also want to know about the future prospects and potential room for profit depending on how you intend to use it. This is especially true when it comes to harvesting timber.

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Tree Planting For Wildlife: 3 Things You Need To Know

Tree planting time has been here for everyone in the South, and will be cranking up soon further North. Raising trees is addictive like other gamekeeping activities, but it often seems folks who have never tried it (or tried once and failed) put it off every year and year after that. Food plotting has become main stream and for most is an annual or bi-annual ritual, but tree planting and management “in the woods” still

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How close to town is too close?

Among the many factors you'll need to consider when buying land, one that may not be given the time and attention it deserves, is how close the real estate will be to town. At first this may seem like more of a matter of personal preference, but the truth is it can be a hugely influential component of your purchase.

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Will you qualify for a 1031?

Taxes may not be the most enjoyable topic to think about, but when it comes to buying land, it's definitely a subject you shouldn't let fall by the wayside. Case in point: The Section 1031 exchange.

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Fixed or adjustable rate: Which is currently best?

For most land buyers, purchasing rural property means taking out a loan. And while this process comes with plenty of moving parts to consider, one of the most important decisions will likely be choosing between a fixed and adjustable interest rate. The obvious question is: Which is better? Like with most issues surrounding rural real estate, that answer is not as simple as it may seem.

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Give This Year’s Fawns a Head Start

A good beginning to a fawn’s life is important. Most don’t realize that if you had two buck fawns born with equal genetic traits, but one buck fawn starts life in good standing with ample nutrition and low stress, and one doesn’t, as an adult the buck that began life well off will always have the potential for a better set of antlers - even if they eventually live on the same property! A good

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Are auctions the best way to sell land?

No two land owners are exactly the same, so it only makes sense that every sales technique will not work for everybody. Different goals and circumstances will influence how best to sell your land, and one option you'll come across is auctioning. An auction may be the best bet for selling your property.

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Midwestern region update: Trends, sales and forecasts

Diversity is the name of the game for the U.S. Midwestern land market. From farm land to premier hunting tracts, demand for rural property in this region stays consistent year round. The Mossy Oak Properties franchise network has a strong presence in this area of the country. In this feature, we will hear from four Mossy Oak Properties land specialists regarding where the Midwestern land market is currently at, and where they believe it will

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Half a Tree Can Be Worth More Than a Whole

Winter months offer a great time to do woods-work on your property. One of the techniques that pay off during this time of the year is hinge-cutting maples, poplar and other softwood species. Hinge-cutting refers to cutting partially through a tree and felling it or pushing it over so that it remains connected to the stump and root system. This becomes an immediate browse source for your herd.

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