Hunting App Connects Landowners With Hunters

Hunting App Connects Landowners With Hunters Infinite Outdoors, sometimes called the “Airbnb for hunting,” connects landowners with hunters for short-term hunting trips, an arrangement that can be two to five times more profitable than traditional long-term land leases. This innovative platform allows farmers to diversify their income without giving up hunting rights on their own property. “Infinite Outdoors was born out of a problem our team experienced firsthand and now knows intimately,” says founder Sam Seeton. “Growing up on farms and ranches, we understand the pressure landowners face every day, including volatile markets, rising operating costs, and the challenge of keeping working lands intact for the next generation. At the same time, we saw farmers and ranchers locked into restrictive long-term hunting leases that didn’t always provide them with the flexibility, control or income potential their land deserved. “We built Infinite Outdoors to give landowners a better option: a way to earn meaningful supplemental income from land they already own through short-term outdoor access, while still controlling when, how and who comes onto the property.” According to Seeton, the most successful properties tend to have high-quality wildlife habitat, water features, cover and open space, or unique outdoor recreation opportunities. “This might be a working farm with good waterfowl habitat, a ranch with deer or turkey, or a property with private fishing access,” he says. “What matters most is that the property can support a good user experience without interfering with day-to-day operations. We work with landowners to evaluate what makes sense, how often the property should be booked, and what rules or limits should be in place to protect the land and wildlife.” The app’s income potential varies by property, location, wildlife and how often the landowner makes the land available. “Flexibility adds even more value,” he says. “A farmer or rancher can generate a new revenue stream while still blocking off dates for personal use, family, friends or key times during the agricultural season.” The app has hundreds of thousands of users and tens of thousands of members, working with landowners in more than 20 states. All hunters are vetted before a trip, and addresses aren’t visible to browsers until after booking.  The signup process begins with a landowner property assessment (in person or virtually) to evaluate habitat, game presence, and suitability for hunting or fishing. The app then creates a property listing. Landowners can write their own descriptions and rules or rely on the Infinite Outdoors team for guidance. Landowners set their prices and availability, making it easy to block dates for personal use. Communication between landowners and hunters is optional, allowing landowners to decide how hands-on they want to be. Once a hunt is booked, landowners receive details about the hunters, including vehicle and contact information. The platform manages liability and property-damage insurance, along with liability waivers. There are no subscription fees or long-term commitments. The small reservation fee covers insurance and operational costs, while the outdoorsman fee goes to the landowner. Infinite Outdoors users appreciate the platform’s ability to provide control without hassle. “They can decide when people come, what activities are allowed, what species can be hunted, how many bookings they want, and when the property is off-limits,” says Seeton. “The app handles logistics like payment, booking management, user vetting and liability coverage, so users can be as hands-on or hands-off as they want.” In this way, the app aims to make sharing the bounty of their property as easy and rewarding as possible for landowners. “Our goal isn’t just to create access,” says Seeton. “It’s to help farmers and ranchers protect the value of their land, preserve wildlife, and create a revenue stream that can help keep farmland as working land. Every property is different, which is why we approach this through a conservation-first lens. We work with on-staff wildlife biologists to help manage habitat, establish harvest quotas, and avoid overuse or overharvesting. For many landowners, this can be a practical tool to support the farm or ranch today while helping preserve rural heritage for the next generation.” Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Infinite Outdoors, 2435 King Blvd., Casper, Wyo. 82604 (support@ infiniteoutdoorsusa.com; www.infiniteoutdoorsusa.com).

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