How to Start a Hunting Lease
- 1). Prepare a listing of your land assets that you can post to Internet message boards and hunting shops in your community. You'll want to outline how much land you have, whether you are granting exclusive or partial rights, the maximum number of guests allowed to use the land and what the lessee will be allowed to hunt. List any amenities you'll provide and any additional rules that you'll expect the lessee to follow and provide a way to contact you.
- 2). Review hunting lease websites, such as Rent to Hunt. If you have a lot of responsibilities on your plate and don't want the stress of locating the right lessee, a rental agency might be a good choice for you. They will match hunters looking for land with your land lease and handle the negotiations and communication process.
- 3). Purchase liability insurance that will cover you for any property damage or hunting-related accidents on your property. Talk to your insurance agent to determine what coverage you need. If you expect the lessee to provide insurance, make that clear beforehand.
- 4). Notify your friends that your land is available for lease. It's probable that someone who knows your land and can vouch for you has a friend that needs a prime hunting spot. Renting to someone in your community is certainly the safest place to start, since you won't be letting a stranger onto your land.
- 5). Prepare a lease agreement or download one from the Internet like the sample lease provided by the Michigan Farm Bureau. Have the lessee sign off on the agreement and provide you with payment for the length of the lease.
