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Hunting Lease Agreement

Updated March 26, 2024

A hunting lease agreement is a legal document that grants permission to hunt from a landlord for a specified period in exchange for payment. The landlord outlines the rules for hunting, fishing, trapping, and camping in the agreement.

How is Rent Calculated?

The rent is commonly calculated on a price per acre ($/acre) basis.

What Should be Included (7 items)

  1. Property Description
  2. Hunter’s Party
  3. Lease Term
  4. Rent Amount
  5. Harvesting Methods
  6. Camping Rights
  7. Indemnification
  8. Release of Liability

1. Property Description

The land should be properly described, which includes:

  • Property address;
  • Land size (in acres or square miles); and
  • Boundary lines

2. Hunter’s Party

The hunter and their guests (if any) should be mentioned. A common request is for the identities of all the hunters to be made available to the landowner.

3. Lease Term

The lease term is either for a fixed date (generally the hunting season limits) or terminated with notice given to the landowner.

4. Rent Amount

The rent is commonly calculated on a price-per-acre basis ($/AC). The market rate depends on the area and seasonality.

5. Harvesting Methods

Harvesting is a term that includes hunting, trapping, fishing and any means of sporting game on the property. This can also include restricted weapon types (e.g., “no firearms, only crossbows allowed”).

6. Camping Rights

Creating structures and fires is commonly permitted if the hunters can camp on the property. Cleanup of all garbage is mandatory.

7. Indemnification

Due to the inherent dangers of hunting, requiring the hunter to obtain insurance and naming the landowner as an additional insured party is recommended.

8. Release of Liability

If the landowner would like an added layer of protection, they can require the hunter to sign a release of liability waiver.

This requires the hunter to acknowledge in specific terms to hold the landowner harmless in the event of liability when hunting on the property.


Hunting Release of Liability

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