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Unit 5

Unit 5 . Fee Hunting & Hunting Leases. Objectives. List & discuss factors that affect the loss of land used for hunting. Discuss the purpose & reasons for having a written hunting lease. Outline the components of a written lease. List the types of hunting leases.

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Unit 5

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  1. Unit 5 Fee Hunting & Hunting Leases

  2. Objectives • List & discuss factors that affect the loss of land used for hunting. • Discuss the purpose & reasons for having a written hunting lease. • Outline the components of a written lease. • List the types of hunting leases. • Discuss how to advertise your fee hunting opportunity. • Analyze the legalities of a fee hunting enterprise.

  3. 1. Factors that Affect the Loss of Land for Hunting • Abuse of land • Condemnation of land • Facilities built on the land • Damage via equipment • Lack of resources • Wildfires How can farmers & land- owners help situations like this?

  4. How can farmers & land-owners help situations like this? They can lease out their privately-owned land to hunters for a nominal fee. Many farmers and ranchers are now leasing out their land for additional income. This is becoming more & more popular for a supplemental income.

  5. 2. Purposes of a Hunting Lease • By using a “lease” the owner can outline provisions and rules which must be followed. All State & Fed. Laws must be followed.

  6. 2. Reasons for Having a Written Lease • Less Confusion • Abuse clauses • Limits • Season & Times of use • Use of facilities (cabins, grounds, drives) • No misunderstanding • Clear outlines • KEEP A COPY ON FILE

  7. 3. Contents of the Lease • Wording should be easy to read • As many details as necessary • The following are suggested items to include...

  8. 3. Contents of the Lease Names of All Parties: • List the names of the lessee and all lessors. • Parties- the persons, both the landowner and hunter, involved in the lease agreement. • Lessee- the person that sells the lease property to the hunter. • Lessors- the person that buys the lease property from the landowner. • Are minors allowed?

  9. 3. Contents of the Lease Length of the Lease: • List the beginning and ending dates of the lease • is it all year to hunt all types? • is it for a specific season?

  10. 3. Contents of the Lease Description of the Lease Area: • Identify the lease area by tract, acreage, boundaries, etc. • 3 miles East on Highway 25/70 from Mile 6 & 2 miles North • the 50 acres in the Southwest corner • Maintenance? Do you have to clean up or will the lessee?

  11. 3. Contents of the Lease Lease Privileges: • List of all pre-season activities permitted. • Are there restrictions concerning buildings of blinds, or stands. • Is camping permitted?

  12. 3. Contents of the Lease Lease Fee: (important) • Specify the cost of the lease • every lease is different ($200-$200,000) • The type of payment • cash or check, possibly credit if corporate • The payment due date • before or after, installments, deposits

  13. 3. Contents of the Lease Indemnification Statement: • Protects the lessee against liability in case of injury or death to any lessor • Covers damage or loss of property owned by the lessor • Indemnification-to legally protect or keep free from loss or damage

  14. 3. Contents of the Lease Provisions for Damages: • What are the procedures for reporting damage to property, livestock, or facilities? • Who will pay for property damage?

  15. 3. Contents of the Lease Hunting Rights: • What game can the lessor hunt? • Are special permits available to lessor? • Are there any restrictions on number of animals taken? • Is varmint shoot permitted?

  16. 3. Contents of the Lease Hunter Rights: • Will the lessee maintain hunting rights with lessor? • Can lessor or lessee bring guests to the lease? • Can another party assume the lease? • Does the lessor have to provide a report to identify the number and species of game taken from the lease? • Are wildlife feeding stations allowed?

  17. 4. Types of Hunting Leases • Year-Round Lease: • includes all hunting privileges. Small parties use the lease during the year for all hunting activities. The lessor maintains the lease for hunting. • Limited Lease: • specifies a limited time period for hunting. This lease can last an entire season. The lessee can provide one or two week hunting intervals. This type of lease restricts hunting to a specific species of game.

  18. 4. Types of Hunting Leases • Day Hunting: • requires more attention by the landowner. This type of lease is good for large numbers of hunters and allows for increased harvesting needs.(close to population centers, dove hunts, dogs, guns, and meals) • Guided Hunt: • specialized hunting lease where one guide works with one or only a few hunters. The hunt can be short term or last until the party gets the desired results. This method is common for the more exotic game hunting.

  19. 5. Advertising & Promotion • Refer to the Earning Additional Income through Hunt Leases on Private Land booklet for information on how to advertise and promote your business venture.

  20. 6. Legalities of Running a Fee Hunting Business • Refer to the Earning Additional Income through Hunt Leases on Private Land booklet for information on the legal side (liability) of offering fee hunting on your land.

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