Unlock More Value with Stacked Hunting Access
by Lex at Landoption
Hey Landoption Enrollment Partners, Lex here! You're out there every day, building trust, answering tough questions, and helping landowners make the best decisions for their property. You know better than anyone that "What's the best use of my land?" isn't just a question; it's a deep dive into income, legacy, and stewardship.
You're already the local expert, the trusted advisor. Now, let's talk about how you can elevate that expertise and bring even more value to your landowners—and, in turn, grow your own Landoption-powered business. We're zeroing in on a fantastic opportunity in Nebraska: stacking the Open Fields and Waters (OFW) Program with the Nebraska Community-Based Access Partnership (NCAP). This isn't just about land management; it's about smart business for everyone involved.
The Advisor's Edge: Why Complexity is Your Opportunity
You've seen it firsthand: landowners are drowning in a sea of land-use opportunities. Carbon markets, conservation easements, solar leases—it's a lot. And when it comes to something as nuanced as recreational access, the confusion only deepens. They want to do good, maybe even earn some income, but the process feels risky, the compensation unclear, and the paperwork daunting.
This complexity? It's your competitive advantage. Landoption exists to simplify this chaos, arming you with Terra AI and our platform to cut through the noise. We empower you to be the solution, the "program dealer" that landowners trust to navigate these waters. And when you can present a clear, compelling, and financially rewarding option like stacked hunting access programs, you're not just advising—you're transforming.
OFW: The Foundation for Public Access Income
Let's start with the Open Fields and Waters (OFW) Program, administered by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. This is your baseline, your foundational offer to landowners looking to earn income by providing walk-in public hunting, trapping, or fishing access.
What Makes OFW a Win for Your Landowners (and You):
Solid Financial Incentive: Landowners can earn an estimated $3 - $15+ per acre annually. This is direct, reliable income for something many are already doing or considering.
Minimal Landowner Burden: Their primary "cost" is administrative time. Plus, many habitat improvements often come with cost-sharing, making it easier for them to enhance their land.
Risk Mitigation: The Nebraska Recreation Liability Act offers crucial limited liability protection. This is often the biggest hurdle for landowners considering public access, and you, as their advisor, can offer them peace of mind.
Increased Visibility: Their enrolled property gains exposure in the Public Access Atlas, attracting more users and showcasing their commitment to conservation.
OFW is a straightforward, win-win. It allows your landowners to generate passive income while contributing to Nebraska's outdoor heritage. But why stop at a win when you can deliver a knockout?
NCAP: Stack and Supercharge Those Returns!
Here's where you truly become the hero. The Nebraska Community-Based Access Partnership (NCAP), run by our friends at Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever of Nebraska, is designed to stack directly with OFW. This means more money per acre for your landowners, and a more compelling offer in your portfolio.
Why NCAP is Your Secret Weapon:
Significant Supplemental Payments: NCAP adds an additional $2 - $8 per acre on top of the OFW payments! Imagine presenting a landowner with the potential for up to $23 per acre for hunting access. That's a game-changer.
Habitat Improvement Support: NCAP isn't just cash; it's also technical and financial assistance for habitat projects. This means your landowners can improve their land for wildlife, leading to better hunting opportunities, and get paid for it. You can help them identify and implement these improvements, further solidifying your value.
Seamless Integration: It’s built to align with OFW contracts, meaning less new paperwork and more streamlined management through the Landoption platform.
The Power of the Stack: More Value, More Impact, More Business
By expertly guiding landowners through the process of stacking OFW and NCAP, you're not just enrolling them in a program; you're orchestrating a symphony of benefits:
Maximized Landowner Income: You're delivering significantly higher per-acre returns, making these opportunities irresistible.
Enhanced Land Stewardship: You're facilitating habitat improvements that benefit local ecosystems, wildlife populations, and the overall health of the land.
Expanded Recreational Access: You're playing a direct role in fostering a vibrant outdoor culture, connecting people with wild places—a core passion for us at Landoption!
Boost Your Enrollment Partner Business: Higher payments per acre mean happier landowners and, for you, a more attractive offering that can lead to more successful enrollments and commissions. You're leveraging Landoption's tools to provide unmatched value.
And here’s a pro tip: these access payments can often be combined with other federal conservation programs like the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) or EQIP. That's the ultimate stack, and you, as a Landoption Enrollment Partner, are uniquely positioned to unlock it!
Your Next Move: Be the Dealer of Opportunity
At Landoption, we're dedicated to making you, our Enrollment Partner, the most efficient and effective program dealer out there. Terra AI is your copilot, our map-based tools are your guide, and our CRM helps you manage every relationship and pipeline. We handle the "4 E's of Programs" – exploration, education, enrollment, and earnings – so you can focus on what you do best: building trust and connecting landowners to life-changing opportunities.
Don't let these incredible stacking opportunities pass your landowners by. Reach out to your local Nebraska Game and Parks Commission biologist or a Pheasants Forever representative to get the granular details on current eligibility and payment rates. Then, bring that knowledge back to your landowners, armed with the power of Landoption.
You're not just selling products; you're selling opportunities. You're building the network for programs that pay landowners. You're turning trusted advisors into trusted program dealers. Let's keep making land-based opportunities simple, trusted, and rewarding for people and communities. Start your free trial of Landoption today to discover more stacking opportunities like these hunting access programs we talked about today.
