# #337 | Bridging the Conservation Funding Gap: Helping Landowners Create Habitat That Lasts

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Podcast: [Birdshot Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/birdshot-podcast-441864)
Published: 2025-10-24T11:00:00+00:00
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In this episode of The Birdshot Podcast, host Nick Larson welcomes back entrepreneur, conservationist, and upland hunter Greg Cronkhite. The discussion ranges from early-season grouse hunting challenges to Greg’s remarkable journey through conservation-focused land management and the launch of Habitat One, a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing wildlife habitat. Whether you're a public lands enthusiast, private landowner, or upland hunter, this episode combines stories from the field with practical strategies for preserving and enhancing the land we all love. Greg Cronkhite is a lifelong outdoorsman, successful entrepreneur, and founder of Habitat One. Known for transforming 3,000 acres of farmland into a thriving wildlife habitat in South Dakota, Greg brings hands-on experience and innovative thinking to habitat development. Now focused on helping others improve wildlife landscapes, Greg’s new mission is to make conservation accessible, effective, and financially viable for landowners across the country. Expect to Learn The realities of early-season grouse hunting and how warm weather affects bird movement Greg’s personal transition from owning private land to exploring public lands and the joy of learning new terrain Why he started Habitat One and how it fills a crucial gap in conservation funding Barriers landowners face when considering habitat projects and how Habitat One helps them say “yes” Opportunities to get involved: from volunteering to donations and joining as a Landowner Benefit Advocate Episode Breakdown with Timestamps [00:00] - Introduction [02:41] - Warm Weather & Slow Grouse Hunts [13:30] - Trading Familiarity for Adventure [20:41] - From Retirement to Re-Focus [27:21] - The CRP Aha Moment [31:10] - Starting Habitat One [36:38] - Join the Mi…

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