Whetstone Is Growing: Real Estate Meets Habitat Management

Why Tutt Land??

Over the past few months, I spoke with several real estate brokerages—some big names, some smaller boutique outfits—all with different ideas about how land should be bought and sold. But one thing quickly became clear: I wasn’t just looking for a brokerage. I was looking for a partner who understood the why behind what I do.

Frankly, most of the firms I spoke with were hesitant—if not outright dismissive—about Whetstone Habitat and my career as a wildlife biologist and consultant. The conversations usually went something like:
"If you wanted to keep writing for magazines and stuff, that would probably be alright, but we really don’t want you too distracted with the habitat work to become a good agent."

That mindset never sat right with me, because to me, the habitat work is what makes me a good agent.

And that’s precisely why Tutt Land Company stood out.

From my very first conversation with their team, I felt like I was speaking with folks who got it. Not only were they comfortable with me continuing Whetstone Habitat—they saw it as a strength. Many of Tutt’s agents are current or former wildlife biologists, foresters, and farmers. These are people who know and appreciate land, who understand that managing it well is part of selling it well. They saw my consulting background as a tremendous asset, not a conflict of interest.

It felt less like joining a company and more like joining a team that speaks the same language I do.

I’m genuinely excited to start working alongside them in early July, once onboarding is complete. And I’m even more excited about what this means for the future of Whetstone.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR WHETSTONE? →

Whetstone Isn’t Going Anywhere.

Let me say this loud and clear: Whetstone Habitat is here to stay.

If anything, this new step allows Whetstone to grow into an even more complete service. I’ll still be out walking properties, writing plans, setting up burn units, and helping landowners improve their farms for deer, turkey, and everything in between. That work is the backbone of what I do—and it always will be.

The difference now is that I’ll be able to help folks before they own land and after they’re ready to sell it, too.

This is an expansion, not a replacement. My goal has never been to be just another real estate agent. My goal has always been to help people make the most of the land they love—and now I can do that across the entire lifecycle of a property.

A New Era – One-Stop Shop for Your Dream Hunting Property

This next chapter is about creating something I’ve envisioned for years: a truly integrated approach to land ownership and stewardship.

From day one, I’ve worked with landowners who either dreamed of owning their first hunting farm or had just purchased a piece of ground and didn’t know where to start. Now, I’ll be able to help guide folks through the process from beginning to end—whether it’s finding the right property, drafting a customized habitat plan, or helping them pass it on when the time comes.

It’s one thing to buy land. It’s another thing entirely to buy land with potential—potential that you know how to unlock.

For many of my clients, buying recreational or hunting land is one of the most significant investments they’ll ever make—not just financially, but emotionally. It’s more than acreage on a map; it’s a dream, a legacy, and a place to build memories. I take that seriously. As a wildlife biologist and land steward, my role is to help you see the real potential of a property, beyond the listing photos or the price per acre. Whether you're looking for a place to raise deer, manage timber, chase gobblers, or raise a family, I’ll help make sure you’re investing in a piece of ground that genuinely fits your goals.

I want to work with buyers who are searching for a blank canvas, and with sellers who’ve poured their heart into a property and want someone who understands how to showcase its value, not just in terms of acreage or timber, but in bedding cover, brooding habitat, and long-term management potential.

Whether you're buying your first farm or planning an exit strategy from your long-time hunting property, I want to help you do it right.

What Comes Next

If you’ve been thinking about buying land, dreaming about your next property, or wondering what your current place might be worth, I’d love to discuss it with you. I may not be able to officially represent clients until after my onboarding wraps up in early July, but the planning starts now.

And if you’re already a landowner, don’t worry. Whetstone Habitat is still rolling full steam ahead. I’m actively booking summer consultations, writing management plans, and lining up fall habitat work as we speak. If you’ve been meaning to get on the calendar, now’s a great time before the busy season kicks into gear.

This expansion is about one thing: giving you more tools, more support, and more confidence as a landowner and land steward.