About Crooked Foot
Founded in 2016 by Anthony Mazzali on 400+ acres of pristine Mid-Michigan countryside, Crooked Foot Hunt Club is
a premier upland bird hunting destination — home to European Tower Hunts, walk-up pheasant and chukar fields,
clay shooting, and professional hunting dog training. We're more than a hunt club. We're a place built around family,
legacy, and the belief that getting people outside and into the field is worth doing well.
The Opportunity
We're looking for a boots-on-the-ground leader who can run day-to-day club operations, manage our bird program, and help grow what we've built. This isn't a desk job. It's a rare chance to take real ownership of a growing operatio and be rewarded when it thrives.
This role is an ideal fit for an early-career ag professional ready to step up, a semi-retired outdoorsman looking for meaningful seasonal work, or someone who wants a genuine stake in something they help build.
What You'll Own
Hunt Club & Bird Program
- Manage the full bird program: sourcing, release schedules, and habitat management
- Maintain food plots, cover crops, and shelterbelts to keep hunt quality at its best
- Coordinate guided and unguided hunts; manage the guest experience from booking to field
- Maintain hunting grounds, blinds, kennels, towers, and equipment
Membership, Sales & Events
- Actively market and sell hunt club memberships and corporate packages
- Build relationships with hunters, outdoor enthusiasts, and corporate clients
- Identify and develop new revenue streams: lodging, youth programs, guided tours, and more
- Track membership renewals, leads, and conversion rates
Grounds & Facilities
- Oversee field maintenance, crop rotation, and seasonal prep
- Manage pasture, fencing, and equipment upkeep
- Coordinate with contractors, vendors, and seasonal staff
- Ensure responsible land stewardship across all 300+ acres
Administration & Leadership
- Maintain records for bookings, inventories, and revenue
- Manage seasonal staff and volunteers during peak periods
- Report directly to ownership with regular operational updates
- Contribute to long-term strategic planning for the club
Required
- Experience in agriculture, farm management, or a closely related field
- Knowledge of pheasant or upland bird management — or a strong drive to learn fast
- Self-directed work ethic; you don't need to be told twice
- Comfort with physically demanding, variable schedules during peak seasons
- Basic sales ability and confidence talking with prospective members and clients
- Valid driver's license and ability to operate farm equipment
Preferred
- Hunting license and familiarity with upland bird hunting culture
- Experience with food plot management, cover crops, or wildlife habitat
- Prior customer-facing or membership sales experience
- Connections in the hunting, agriculture, or outdoor recreation community
Compensation & Benefits
Base Salary
$40,000–$55,000 annually, commensurate with experience. Paid bi-weekly year-round. Meaningful upside available
through commission and profit-share for the right individual.
Commission & Incentive Structure
Built collaboratively with the right candidate. The plan will reward:
- Hunt club membership sales — new acquisition and renewal retention
- Revenue growth — overall operation performance above baseline targets
- Cost and operational efficiency — keeping margins healthy across all programs
Profit Share
The owner is committed to a genuine profit-share arrangement and structured so that a great year for Crooked Foot is
a great year for the manager. Annual review with no ceiling.
Additional Benefits
- Hunting privileges on the property
- Use of property equipment and facilities