In this episode, Mike & Shawn sit down with Curt Headington, the program manager of UC Hunting Properties & host of the UC Hunting Properties podcast. Curt is visiting from Iowa for a regional training of land pros centered around Deer Steward Level 1 certification through the National Deer Association (NDA). Together, they dive into Curt's beginnings and how he got into the outdoor/hunting industry. Of course, there is much discussion of the UC Hunting Property group, the Realtree connection & how their agents "live the lifestyle". They also discuss the NDA course and why it's important as both an agent and a wildlife enthusiast. Adding in the usual "Mike & Shawn" shenanigans makes for another great episode!

In this episode of the Virginia Carolina Deer Tracts podcast, Shawn and Mike discuss finding and creating a great hunting property from scratch! This topic could turn into an entire series....and it just might! From aerial photos, to topo maps, to boots on the ground, they discuss the things that they look for in finding and then scouting a new piece of property.

2024 Spring Turkey Season Opener! Shawn and Mike get together for opening morning and head to "Turkey Ridge"! Yes, the same Turkey Ridge where Shawn killed his 10 pointer with the bow last fall! The name rang true as 5-6 gobblers erupted, causing Mike and Shawn to change strategies! Shawn has been promising to call Mike in his first bird and he certainly held up his end of the bargain. In fact, he called in two! An opening day double! What a way to start the season!