# Episode 18 - Hunting Leases with Good Buddies - Eric Wagaman

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Published: 2026-06-18T12:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

This week on the Lead and Limb Podcast, hosts Nick and Blake welcome long-time friend and camp partner Eric Wagaman to break down the unfiltered reality of managing a shared hunting lease for over seven years. Hunting with your buddies sounds like the ultimate dream, but keeping a group lease successful, affordable, and conflict-free for nearly a decade requires serious strategy. In this deep-dive episode, the guys pull back the curtain on everything that goes into long-term land management, camp dynamics, and the evolution of their shared property. 🦌 What You Will Learn in This Episode The 7-Year Blueprint : How Nick, Blake, and Eric have sustained a successful, drama-free leasing partnership for nearly a decade. Highs and Lows : An honest breakdown of their biggest strategic successes on the property, alongside the inevitable struggles of group land management. The Shifting Landscape : How rising lease prices, changing land ownership, and modern hunting pressure alter how hunters must approach land management today. Dividing the Heavy Lifting : Real talk on how to fairly split financial costs, stand maintenance, food plot labor, and scouting duties without ruining friendships. Lessons from the Field : Hard-earned wisdom, funny camp stories, and actionable advice for anyone looking to enter or optimize a group hunting lease. 📌 About the Lead and Limb Podcast The Lead and Limb Podcast is your go-to source for authentic, down-to-earth hunting strategy, land management tips, and genuine outdoor storytelling. We skip the fluff to bring you real lessons learned from the woods, helping you become a more efficient hunter and land steward. 🔗 Connect With Us Subscribe : Don't miss an episode—hit the subscribe button on your favorite podcast platform! Follow the Journey : Check…

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