Hunting Leases

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Hunting Leases
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What is Hunting?

• A Recreational Activity
• Serves 2 Purposes
• Hunter has the opportunity to get away from the
  routine of daily life--relieves tension
  promotes respect for natural resources.
• Hunter serves to control wildlife populations.

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Problems with Over Population?

• def.-Wildlife numbers greater than the food and
  shelter supply needed for them to reproduce and
  grow to their maximum potential.
• Starvation
• Disease Parasites
• Increases number of predators
• Competition for space with humans

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Hunting is a Privilege with Responsibilities

• Many farmers and ranchers lease out their land
  for additional income
• Factors that affect loss of many acres of land
  used for hunting
• Abuse of Land, Facilities, Equipment, and
  Resources.
• By using a lease the owner can outline
  provisions and rules which must be followed. All
  State Fed. Laws must be followed.

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What are some reasons we might need a Written
Hunting 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-

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Lease Contents

• Wording should be easy to read
• As many details as necessary
• The following are suggested items to include...

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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?

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Length of lease...

• List the beginning and ending dates of the lease
• is it all year to hunt all types?
• is it for a specific season?

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Description of lease area...

• Identify the lease area by tract, acreage,
  boundaries, etc.
• 3 miles East on Highway 37 from Mile 6 2 miles
  North
• the 50 acres in the Southeast corner
• Maintenance? Do you have to clean up or will the
  lessee?

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Lease privileges

• List of all pre-season activities permitted.
• Are there restrictions concerning buildings of
  blinds, or stands.
• Is camping permitted?

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Lease fee...

• 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

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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

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Provisions for damages...

• What are the procedures for reporting damage to
  property, livestock, or facilities?
• Who will pay for property damage?

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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?

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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?

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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.

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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.