Stories from the Field

What 2026 Hunting Lease Prices Actually Look Like

September 18th, 2026

What 2026 Hunting Lease Prices Actually Look Like

Mateo Lorenzo

A traditional Western hunting lease typically pays only a few thousand dollars a year; one check, one group, all your hunting rights gone. The average active Infinite Outdoors landowner nets about $5,100, paid per booking, while keeping full control of the land.

Recreation That Pays It Forward: Our New Partnership With Western Landowners Alliance

August 5th, 2026

Recreation That Pays It Forward: Our New Partnership With Western Landowners Alliance

Michael Maroney

Infinite Outdoors has partnered with the Western Landowners Alliance to help ranchers earn income from managed recreation while funding conservation. Through the partnership, IO will donate 5% of booking fees from WLA-referred properties to support WLA's stewardship work across the American West.

Nymph Fishing for Trout: Rigs, Techniques & the Flies That Actually Work

August 3rd, 2026

Nymph Fishing for Trout: Rigs, Techniques & the Flies That Actually Work

Mateo Lorenzo

Nymphing catches more trout than any other method because trout feed subsurface 80-90% of the time. The three main approaches are indicator nymphing for beginners, Euro nymphing for advanced anglers, and dry-dropper rigs for versatility. Match your rig to the water depth and speed.

Nominate Public Land For Better Access

August 3rd, 2026

Nominate Public Land For Better Access

Mateo Lorenzo

The BLM has opened nominations for landlocked public lands under the Dingell Act. Discover how Access Granted is helping to unlock access and bring more public land for recreation..

Pheasant Hunting Colorado: Where to Go, What to Expect & Private Land Access

July 30th, 2026

Pheasant Hunting Colorado: Where to Go, What to Expect & Private Land Access

Mateo Lorenzo

Colorado pheasant hunting is concentrated on the Eastern Plains east of I-25, with the best bird densities in the South Platte River valley from Sterling to Julesburg. Season runs November through January. Populations are recovering from the 2020-23 drought, and the 2025-26 forecast shows improvement. A small game license is all you need.

How to Make Money From a Trout Stream or Pond on Your Property

July 17th, 2026

How to Make Money From a Trout Stream or Pond on Your Property

Mateo Lorenzo

If you own water — a trout stream, a stocked pond, or a stretch of river — you can earn income by offering anglers short-term access through a platform like Infinite Outdoors. You set the rules and dates, IO handles booking, payment, and vetting, and you keep control of your land.

Why the 20 Gauge Shotgun Is Becoming the New Standard for Fall Hunting

June 26th, 2026

Why the 20 Gauge Shotgun Is Becoming the New Standard for Fall Hunting

Justin Hunold

Discover why the modern 20 gauge shotgun is a top choice for dove, duck, goose, upland bird, turkey, and small game hunting.