Field Notes

Your BirdDog profile isn’t just a digital listing — it’s your land’s business card.Every section you complete strengthens your credibility, improves visibility, and opens doors to new opportunities.Invest the time to build it right, keep it updated, and let BirdDog do what it does best: connect your acres to income while protecting the values that make your land special.

Optimizing and monetizing private land has never been easy — from scattered data and confusing reports to missed opportunities that require extensive research and work up-front. The BirdDog Landowner Intelligence Platform changes that.

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.

Meghan Brodnax never planned to run a 10,000-square-foot luxury lodge. “I was just trying to get out of my refinery job,” she says. But when her husband, Capt. Storm, kept hearing clients ask for more than just fishing — lodging, meals, the full experience — Meghan jumped in.She left her 9–5, launched La Pesca, and for three years, hosted guests in a patchwork of Airbnbs. “We realized we were paying out so much money,” she says. “That’s when we thought — let’s buy our own place.”

When it comes to planning your next hunting season, one of the first big decisions is whether to pursue a hunting lease or book a guided hunt. Both offer incredible opportunities, but the right choice depends on your goals, experience, and budget. At BirdDog, we help hunters and landowners connect to ensure every trip—whether self-guided or fully outfitted—delivers maximum value.

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.

December marks one of the most exciting periods of the hunting year. Cooler weather, shifting wildlife behavior, and reduced hunting pressure create prime opportunities across Texas and beyond. Whether you're heading out for whitetail, hogs, waterfowl, or upland birds, late-season hunting requires strategy, preparation, and the right mindset.

December is one of the most action-packed months for Texas duck and goose hunting. As winter pushes deeper into the Central Flyway, Texas becomes a major stopover for migrating birds seeking food, mild weather, and quality habitat. From the Gulf Coast marshes to North Texas reservoirs, December offers some of the most productive waterfowl hunting opportunities of the season.

December marks one of the most important windows in the Texas hunting calendar. As winter approaches, wildlife behavior shifts, temperatures drop, and the late season presents new opportunities for hunters across the state. From the final phases of the whitetail rut to increased hog activity and prime conditions for exotic species, December offers Texans a unique blend of challenge and reward.

For hunters looking to chase trophy bucks, bulls, or mallards this season, the United States offers a wide range of legendary destinations. Whether you’re in pursuit of big game hunting across the mountains or dialed in on waterfowl migration routes, here are five of the top U.S. hunting locations—and why Texas should be at the top of your list.

When it comes to private land hunting in Texas and beyond, access is a privilege—not a right. More hunters are realizing that private property hunts offer the best game quality, land management, and experience available. But as access grows, so does the need for responsible hunting etiquette.Whether you’re heading out on a BirdDog-arranged lease or invited by a private landowner, how you behave in the field can determine whether you’ll be invited back—or not.

As the summer heat fades and cooler temperatures roll in, fall fishing season begins across Texas and beyond. The changing water temperatures trigger aggressive feeding behavior in both freshwater and saltwater species, making fall one of the most productive—and enjoyable—times of year to fish.

When fall arrives on the Texas coast, everything changes—cooler temperatures, cleaner tides, lower fishing pressure, and a massive push of baitfish flooding the bays. For saltwater anglers, it’s one of the most productive seasons of the year. Whether you're wading shallow flats, drifting open bays, or booking a guided trip through BirdDog, fall fishing in Texas is as good as it gets.Below are the top inshore saltwater species to target this fall and the gear, tactics, and locations that consistently produce.

When temperatures rise and summer is in full swing, most people are thinking about beach days and barbecues. But for savvy outdoorsmen and landowners, summer is the perfect time to start planning for fall hunting and fishing. From booking access to preparing gear, the most successful fall seasons begin months in advance.

If you're new to hunting or fishing, it can feel overwhelming knowing where to start. Licenses, gear, access, and experience all seem like barriers. But the truth is: you don’t need to grow up in the outdoors to enjoy it. With the right support and access, anyone can get started. That’s where BirdDog comes in.

When fall arrives, hunters across the state gear up for one of the most anticipated times of the year—the Texas hunting season. For landowners, this season is more than just tradition—it’s a chance to generate income, improve land management, and strengthen community ties. With species like whitetail deer, hogs, and waterfowl in abundance, Texas offers some of the best opportunities for both hunters and property owners. Partnering with BirdDog makes it easier than ever to connect landowners with hunters eager to book guided hunting trips and hunting packages.

Every fall, hunters from across the country flock to Texas to chase doves, deer, hogs, waterfowl, and upland birds. From early opening days to exotic game opportunities, Texas offers one of the most diverse and exciting fall hunting seasons in the U.S. Whether you’re a wingshooter, a whitetail addict, or someone who just wants to pack as much action as possible into a weekend, the Lone Star State has it covered.

Texas is one of the most species-rich hunting states in the country, offering landowners and hunters a wide range of opportunities each fall. As temperatures cool and wildlife activity increases, fall becomes the perfect season to pursue big game, upland birds, and waterfowl across the Lone Star State.

Texas isn’t just big sky country and barbecue—it’s a hunter’s paradise. With over 95% of the state’s land privately owned, Texas offers some of the most diverse hunting opportunities and flexible land access anywhere in the nation. For hunters, this means unmatched variety and quality. For landowners, it’s an open door to transform their property into a profitable and sustainable hunting destination.

Fall hunting season in Texas brings more than just cooler mornings and changing leaves—it’s a prime opportunity for landowners to earn income, manage wildlife, and share their land with a passionate outdoor community. If you’ve got game on your property, you’ve got something hunters are actively looking for. But even the best hunting land won’t fill up if no one knows it’s available.