Why Corn, Fuel, Lumber, and Steel Prices Matter to Hunting Outfitters
Most hunting outfitters think about their business in terms of acreage, wildlife, and bookings, but behind the scenes profitability is tied to the same commodity markets that affect farmers, builders, and transportation companies.
Feed, fuel, fencing, blinds, and lodging materials all move with market prices. You don’t need to trade in commodities to benefit from watching them. You just need enough visibility to help you find the right timing for purchases, property improvements, and avoid surprises when it comes to costs.
Listed below are a four key commodity benchmarks that quietly influence the cost of running your hunting operation.
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Corn
Rising corn prices typically lead to higher feed and bait costs, making early-season purchasing more important for outfitters who rely on supplemental feeding.
Diesel
Diesel price swings directly affect guide transportation and equipment costs, making fuel one of the fastest-moving expenses for large or vehicle-heavy hunting operations.
Steel
Steel price increases can significantly raise the cost of fence repairs, gates, and property upgrades, especially for high-fence operations.
Lumber
Lumber price dips create ideal windows for building or repairing blinds, lodging, barns and shops at a lower total cost.
How to use these numbers
You don’t need to watch these charts daily. Instead, look for overall trends and major swings that help you decide when to buy, build, or predict your own pricing needs.
If you would like to know more about how to grow revenue in your hunting business, check out other resources provided by Acre:
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