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Timber Management is Key to Gain Big Bucks and Equity | 100% Wild Podcast Ep. 462

In Part Three of our special Cultivating Value series, powered by Buck Land Funding. Matt Drury and Tim Kjellesvik are joined by professional logger and Whitetail Edge founder Ben Rising to reveal how your property's timber acts as a "hidden bank account". This episode pulls back the curtain on the timber industry, explaining why Walnut is King and how to identify trees that can be worth upwards of $10,000. Ben explains the critical differences between stump bidding and percentage logging, providing expert advice on how landowners can ensure they aren't leaving money on the table when managing their woods. Whether you are a land flipper looking to offset your initial purchase or a long-term owner managing a legacy property, Ben's 25 years of experience provides the ultimate guide for turning standing timber into true land equity.

The conversation moves from the wallet to the woods as Ben explains how strategic timber management creates what he calls "hotel rooms" for mature bucks. We dive into why summer logging with full foliage can provide instant bedding cover and nutritious browse that attracts deer immediately. From the debate over cedars as thermal cover to the best ways to vet a reputable logger, this episode is a masterclass in forestry for the modern hunter. Stick around until the very end for some legendary stories from Ben's past, including his history with bare-knuckle fighting and his professional take on the Bigfoot mystery.

00:00 - Intro to the podcast

03:55 – Harvesting vs. Holding: Timber as a Value-Added Asset

08:20– Chainsaw 101: Top Mistakes Weekend Warriors Make

12:15 – Stump Bidding vs. Percentage Logging: How Not to Get Ripped Off

21:28 – The Landowner's Perspective: To Harvest Now or Leave for the Next Guy?

30:20 – BMPs and Soil Management: Protecting Your Woods for the Long Term

35:10 – The $15,000 Tree: Understanding High-Value Walnut and Veneer

42:50 – Cedars & Thermal Cover: Are They Trash Trees or Bedding Gold?

46:50 - Timing the Harvest: Why Summer Logging Creates Instant Bedding

52:10 - Creating "Hotel Rooms": Strategic Timber Cuts for Mature Bucks

01:01:50 – The Bigfoot Debate: Does the Master Logger Believe the Legend?

01:09:35 – Bare-Knuckle Fighting: Stories from Ben Rising's Wild Past

01:15:40 – Setting Up Your First Property: Free Resources and Classic Series

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