In this week’s episode of the Standard Sportsman podcast, hosts Cason Short and Brent Birch (also the editor of Greenhead) examine whether buying more public land is a realistic solution to Arkansas’ duck hunting access challenges.
Overcrowded public ground and limited flooded habitat have some duck hunters calling for the state to simply buy more land. Ohio recently put $50 million on the table, including matching federal funds, to expand public hunting access. So, what would $50 million buy in Arkansas? Not nearly as much as you might think. The guys break down the real-world cost of adding meaningful public duck habitat, then turn north for the latest intel from the Prairie Pothole Region and what current conditions could mean when the official reports arrive in September.
