Landowner Resources

If you’ve ever spent much time around farmers or landowners, you know the land carries a story. For John King, a landowner in Tennessee, that story runs deep. He even proposed to his wife on his property — the same land where he now raises hay, enjoys the wildlife, and hosts big dove hunts every opening weekend in the fall.

Managing land is about more than hunting—it’s about stewardship, financial planning, and maximizing your property’s value. IRS Section 180 provides landowners with powerful tax benefits by allowing immediate deductions for soil fertility improvements. Yet, many ranchers and farmers don’t take full advantage of it. Why? Because execution requires soil testing, documentation, and CPA collaboration. That’s where BirdDog comes in.

If you’re a landowner managing agricultural property, pastureland, or even hunting land, IRS Section 180 can be a powerful tool in your tax strategy. This provision allows landowners engaged in the business of farming to deduct expenses for soil and land conditioning—including fertilizer, lime, marl, or other soil amendments—as immediate expenses in the year they’re incurred.

Land is more than a legacy—it’s an income-generating asset, if you know how to tap into its full potential. Whether you’re managing farmland, timberland, or recreational acreage, the right approach can turn underused ground into long-term value.

BirdDog’s Land Referral Program provides a simple yet rewarding way to connect landowners with hunters, outfitters, and guides. Whether you’re an individual with local knowledge or a business in the outdoor industry, this program offers opportunities to earn rewards for facilitating valuable connections. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how the program works and the benefits you can expect.

Across the country, thousands of acres sit idle—fenced off, untouched, and underutilized. For landowners, that can mean missed income, rising tax bills, and untapped opportunity.At BirdDog, we believe your land should work for you—not the other way around. Our land services are built to help you transform unused acreage into productive, low-risk, income-generating assets.

America’s farmers are the backbone of our nation, but rising input costs and unpredictable commodity prices have made every acre a battlefield. Enter the USDA’s Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP)—a $10 billion initiative launched to deliver direct financial relief to agricultural producers like you.

Since Section 180 is a great tax incentive it can motivate landowners to maintain or improve land quality, preserving it for long-term agricultural use. Healthy soil supports wildlife habitat, which can benefit hunting grounds.