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Shed Season: The Rise of a Western Pastime with Mike Gatlin

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Episode 39

Shed Season: The Rise of a Western Pastime with Mike Gatlin

1:05:44 - 04/24/2025

In this episode of the Land Investor podcast, hosts Ryan and Matt sit down with Fay Ranches agent and longtime shed hunter Mike Gatlin to explore the growing world of shed antler hunting. They discuss its rise from a quiet pastime to a popular seasonal pursuit with both recreational and commercial value. The episode also covers new regulations aimed at protecting wildlife and land, and touches on how shed hunting connects to broader conservation and land use efforts across the West.

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Meet The Hosts

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Ryan Bramlette, ALC

Fay Ranches

Ranch Sales | Licensed in MT

(406) 580-9569 rbramlette@fayranches.com See Everything by Ryan
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Matt Henningsen

Fay Ranches

Ranch Sales | Licensed in MT

(406) 570-5072 mhenningsen@fayranches.com See Everything by Matt
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Meet The Guests

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Mike Gatlin

Fay Ranches

Farm, Ranch, and Luxury Homes | Licensed in ID

(307) 752-5104 mgatlin@fayranches.com See Everything by Mike
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Sage Creek Ranch

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East Dempsey Creek Hideaway

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