Does a Hunting Lease Make Sense for you?

Published: January 05, 2025

The decision to allow hunters access to your property or farm shouldn’t be made without serious consideration and some good research. Although there are some inherent risks when hunters use your property, the benefits of a well-executed lease are just too many to ignore. The first and most obvious benefit is the added income that a lease provides.

Typically, landowners are unaware of the significant money that hunting rights can provide. If your land has abundant wildlife, some standing timber and good access, rest assured there are hunters and sportsman willing to pay for the hunting rights. Market values fluctuate across the country based on several factors such as game available, length of the lease, accessible crop fields and hunter limits.

A professional leasing company can be instrumental in providing you with a safe and professional experience. Most companies have local agents that can survey your property and recommend a fair asking price.

Like any other service, a professional company can provide many benefits like marketing your property to hunters to providing all of the paperwork and insurance. Again, like any other type of service company, a professional hunting lease broker will typically collect a commission percentage once the property is leased.

If you decide to use a leasing company, be sure to look for the American Hunting Lease Association Certified Associate logo on their homepage. By displaying our logo, you as a client can feel confident that you are working with a reputable company with a trusted track record.