UC Hunting Properties Podcast

Two outdoor powerhouses join forces! UC Hunting Properties has teamed up with Hoyt Archery to bring unmatched expertise, innovation, and opportunities to hunters and landowners across the country. In this episode, host Curt sits down with Evan Williams, Hoyt’s Marketing & Pro Staff Manager, to talk about the exciting collaboration, the legacy of Hoyt in the outdoor industry, and how this partnership will benefit hunters and landowners nationwide. Evan shares his journey into the archery world, insights on the latest hunting bow technology, and why Hoyt continues to set the standard for performance and reliability in the field. Whether you’re a land investor, bowhunter, or outdoor enthusiast, this conversation is packed with tips, stories, and inspiration. Timestamps: 00:00 – Welcome to the UC Hunting Properties Podcast 01:15 – Announcing our new partnership with Hoyt 03:45 – Evan Williams’ background in hunting and archery 07:30 – Hoyt’s legacy and innovation in bowhunting 12:50 – How the UC + Hoyt partnership helps hunters and landowners 20:15 – Closing thoughts and future plans

In this episode, we sit down with aquatic biologist and land management expert Zach Haas to uncover a powerful but overlooked factor in deer herd health—WATER. Zach explains how poor water quality fuels the spread of EHD (Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease) by creating perfect breeding conditions for the midge, the disease-carrying insect wiping out whitetails across the country. From personal experience and decades of research, Zach shares how managing your ponds and tubs can drastically reduce EHD risk on your property. And for the first time on the podcast, Zach introduces a new product he's bringing to market—EHD-fense. This 3-part pond treatment system (Catapult, Live Water, and Demuck) is designed specifically for landowners, hunters, and habitat managers looking to improve water quality, restore aquatic ecosystems, and combat EHD at the source. Easy to apply, cost-effective, and biologically backed—EHD-fense is about prevention, protection, and long-term herd health. If you're a landowner, hunter, or wildlife manager—this episode could change how you manage your land forever. 💧 Learn more about EHD-fense https://www.ehd-fense.com A 3-step treatment system designed to restore small ponds and water sources—decrease muck, boost biology, and defend your herd from EHD. 📩 Contact Zach zhaas@ehd-fense.com Custom treatment protocols available for landowners nationwide.

UCHP x Midwest Whitetail Mike Reed has been a long time figure on Midwest Whitetail and is the new owner of the show! We are proud to work with MW as brand partners and are excited to spend some time this spring in Montana with Mike, Josh, Drake, & Two lucky hunters.

In this episode, we sit down with land investment expert and avid hunter Skip Sligh to tackle the critical issue of the recent EHD outbreak in the state of Iowa and it's effect on the deer population. Skip is an avid hunter and incredibly passionate about giving hunters a voice when it comes to legislation and keeping Iowa deer hunting great through iowabowhunters.org and the Iowa Sportsman's Club Highlights: Insights into EHD outbreaks and their impact on deer populations Pending hunting legislation and what it means for Iowa hunters Land management strategies for preserving resources and wildlife

Join the Midwest Lifestyle Properties - Kansas team Bill Eberhardt, Nick Holzrichter, and host Curt as they dive into the evolving land ownership and tag regulations in Kansas. From new rules affecting out-of-state hunters to implications for landowners, they break down what these changes mean for hunting and property rights in the Sunflower State. A must-listen for anyone invested in Kansas hunting or land management!

Loren Williams is a fourth-generation Colorado native with deep roots in the state’s northwest region. Raised in a ranching and hunting background, he served as a U.S. Army combat engineer in Operation Iraqi Freedom, achieving the rank of staff sergeant. After his service, Loren gained extensive experience in the oil and gas industry, eventually founding his own oilfield service business. A licensed big game outfitter, he co-founded Mesa Outfitters in 2018, specializing in guided horseback hunts for elk and mule deer. Now a real estate broker, Loren helps clients buy and sell farms, ranches, and hunting properties while enjoying outdoor pursuits with his wife and two children in Loma, Colorado.

Sam Bilhorn is the founder of Whitetail Partners and is a mastermind when it comes to setting up properties to have hunting success in the fall. An avid hunter himself, he has joined UCHP to help serve his clients on yet another facet of their hunting real estate dreams. The boys sat down to talk Whitetail Partners, improving land for hunting and real estate investing simultaneously, and how Halloween will be THE BEST hunting day of 2024.

Greg Glesinger is a long time friend and hunting buddy and to say he's an absolute killer would be doing him a disservice. Greg spent a decade with the Drury Outdoors team consistently putting on a masterclass of growing and harvesting GIANT mature whitetails. He has since moved on to create Huntworx where he and his team picked up right where he left off all while providing their viewers with insight into everything hunting. Whether its land management, laying down killer hunt footage, and in the case for this episode, sharing how he has been able to win time and time again investing in land, Greg is one of those guys you wont want to skip.

Montana is known as "The Treasure State" and we think that couldn't ring more true! Big Sky Country is one of our crew's favorite places on earth and the lifestyles of ranching and hunting have defined the landscape of this country but for a long time there has been a disconnect between the two parties. Agents Cassie Jumper & Tanner Anderson from Northwest Realty see that changing and it opens doors for so much more opportunity for best use of the land for everyone. We talk with Tanner and Cassie about how they go out of their way to market their clients properties the extra mile and some of their strategies to grow even when times are tough! We also get a little mid-week hunt update from Travis Hamele and Tyler Dostal who are out there on their 3rd year hunting prairie Mule Deer with Harris Hunts!

Bill Baker’s roots run all the way back to the founding of the Colony of Virginia. The long history of his family in that area speaks to his expertise and passion for the land on which he lives. Bill’s also an OG in the real estate game having spent decades helping his clients have success buying or selling as well as a successful career as a broker helping his agents do the same! Curt and Tyler traveled down to Bill’s place to put on our second deer stewardship course for UCHP members and found some time in between classes to sit down with Bill and pick his brain!

Jake has been around the hunting industry since early on when he started selling deer urine from the deer his family raised. From then on, Jake has started multiple successful podcasts (The Land Podcast & The Exodus Podcast), grown countless outdoor brands, owns Exodus Outdoor Gear and he isn't stopping! Jake recently took over Whitetail Master Academy which is a one stop shop for EVERYTHING you need to know when it comes to hunting, land management, and anything else that falls into the category. We are excited to hopefully offer a program/partnership with WMA in the near future and hope you enjoy hearing Jake on the other side of the conversation than normal on his show.

HOWDY BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE! We sat down with Spencer Wood, The Real Estate Cowboy on our trip to Maine and did a deep dive into the land management project his got going on. Spencer will be working with this land owner to bring land management practices that are more common in the big whitetail states of the midwest to Maine. Spence is on the bleeding edge of turning the northeast US into a big whitetail area! Spencer works with properties all over the state of Maine from Aroostook to York counties, specializing in hunting, fishing, and recreational properties, as well as single and multi-family residential homes.

Laramie McClurg was born and raised on his family’s dairy farm in Vernon County. His father instilled his passion for hunting, conservation and land management at a young age. Laramie went on to graduate from the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point, but eventually found his way back to the Coulee Region. Laramie’s passion for the outdoors has brought him many opportunities including producing for Dave Carlson’s Northland Adventures Television series. His passion has also taken him across the country hunting Elk and other big game in the western mountains with his father. Through his experiences managing his family’s farm, purchasing and managing his own hunting property. Laramie has learned what it really takes to effectively purchase or sell your hunting property.

UC Hunting Properties offers a fine selection of hunting land for sale including waterfowl hunting land, whitetail properties, recreational property, deer and turkey hunting land, land auction and other real estate. In addition, we offer rural property listings including country homes for sale, farms, ranches and plantations. Our passion for land and expertise in land management, planning and developing food plots translates into long lasting relationships with buyers and sellers. As landowners ourselves, we understand your needs and we will help you find that trophy hunting land you’ve been searching for. Browse our Hunting Land for Sale.

Chris McDonald is relatively new to the real estate game but when it comes to hunting, Chris has been a bigger part of the growth of the industry on the world stage than most people would think. Whether it's his 20+ adventures into Africa, his hunting trips to Europe & Australia, years as a competitive archer, or drawing and filling a super rare Elk tag in his home state of Wisconsin, Chris has more experience in his 55 years than most people would have in 500. Chris is also active in several outdoor organizations including: National Deer Association, National Wild Turkey Federation, Pheasant Forever, Wisconsin Bowhunters, and others. Being a rural land owner himself, he also enjoys improving wildlife habitat & being an overall steward of the land. Chris has enjoyed being a Home/landowner his whole adult life. He wants to help people do the same when buying real estate and also to understand that when you sell, you are selling a piece of your life. Whether it be that starter home or the farm that has been in the family for generations.

Steve joined Hawkeye Farm Mgmt & Real Estate as a Realtor in November, 2008. Along with his outfitting business, Steve specializes in Hunting/Recreational land management. In addition to his background in the Midwest, Steve has extensive hunting experience in many western states, Africa, and 9 years guiding in Alaska. All of this experience has made Steve an incredible resource for his clients wheather that be in real estate, land management, or anything in between. The guys sat down and hit almost every topic under the sun when it comes to land management and how to plan a property for success during hunting season!

Shawn Davidson with Diamond G Realty in Arkansas is a man who's done it all. From competing professionally in tie-down roping at rodeos across the nation, to land management for healthy wildlife, to running a successful real estate company in northern Arkansas. Shawn is a wealth of knowledge and has welcomed UC Hunting Properties into his marketing strategy for his clients.

Long before Matt Peachey started on his real estate career, he grew up in the amish community where he leaned the importance of a sustainable lifestyle and the benefits it brings. Now, he's a killer real estate agent, father, husband, and avid hunter among many other things! This episode, Matt and Curt talk everything from how he lives that lifestyle with his family, to hunting in North Carolina and around the country, and how he shares his passions with his clients!