Creating a Landowner Checklist for Lease Access to Their Land

The generalities of leasing hunting land.

Landowners with marketable hunting land should consider offering hunting land leases. It’s a process, though, with numerous steps to complete (in order). Here’s all about creating a landowner checklist for lease access to their land.

Editor’s Note: This is not legal advice. Those seeking legal advisement should consult a qualified attorney. Share your legal concerns and questions with qualified professionals who understand law, liabilities, and the intricacies of hunting land leases.

Determine Your Goals

Each landowner should assess their personal goals and expectations. After all, it’s their land, and their needs matter. So, consider what’s wanted, and what’s needed, and plan accordingly.

Establish the Lease Type

Determine what type of lease you plan to offer. Will it be whitetail, turkey, or waterfowl only? Any legal game? Bow only, which is common in more populated areas? Whatever the case, consider what lease type you are comfortable offering.

Outline Red-Line Issues

Next, outline any potential red-line issues. Are you completely against anything? Don’t want anyone planting food plots? Maybe you don’t want ATVs in the fields until crops are harvested? Maybe lessees must be on board with managing the deer population and not just filling a buck tag. Whatever the requirements, these should be clearly outlined in the lease description.

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Pinpoint Other Restrictions for the Property

In addition to more serious, red-line restrictions, pinpoint other restrictions for the property. Other examples might include no camping on the property, no camping during certain types, limiting the number of hunters, and more. Fortunately, working with Base Camp Leasing (BCL), leasing agents assist with these elements.

List Potential Encumbrances

Landowners should list all potential encumbrances. Anything that might pose a risk, danger, other even inconvenient barrier, should be noted. This notifies potential lessees of things to know about and watch out for while on the property. This also helps them decide if the property is right for them, or not.

Consult with Base Camp Leasing

Those who choose not to handle all of the intricacies of leasing alone should consider a consultation with Base Camp Leasing (BCL). A dedicated leasing agent will assist with the process of getting your property enrolled into the lease system, and ultimately, into a leasing relationship with hunters. This removes all of the hassle and time-consuming effort it would otherwise take to market the property, locate hunters, and much more. BCL even handles the contracts, insurance, etc.

Allow Base Camp Leasing to Market the Property

BCL has an extensive network of hunters who are BCL members. This gives you direct access to viable lessees who understand the leasing system. Plus, BCL has powerful marketing tools that can be used to promote and market your land to the right hunters. This leads to a greater likelihood of securing a good, long-term lease relationship.

 Receive a Fair Market Value Estimate

BCL prides itself in securing premium lease prices for landowners. So, rest assured, leased properties receive a fair market value estimate. Furthermore, expect a high probability of securing a premium lease payment.

Sign the Hunting Lease Agreement

Once a lessee pays a deposit, and the lessor receives the lease contract, it’s time to sign. Complete all paperwork. If you have questions, ask your dedicated BCL leasing agent. Complete the remaining steps, and your new lease relationship should be ready to begin.

Secure a Great Liability Insurance Policy

The final (and perhaps most important) step in a hunting lease relationship is securing a great liability insurance policy. This protects the lessors and lessees from potential liability concerns. It’s an important part of easing the minds of participating stakeholders. Without question, a top-tier insurance policy can provide peace of mind for those who worry about things going amiss.

Of course, it’s important to know that, statistically speaking, hunting is significantly safer than most believe it to be. Even so, for the rare occasions, a good insurance policy can provide much-needed coverage.

Thankfully, BCL lease agreements come with $5 million of coverage for lessors and lessees. Also, American Hunting Lease Association offers insurance for vacant land and hunting leases.

 Some of AHLA’s exclusive benefits include next-day coverage, zero deductible, custom-created attorney-approved waiver, landowner guide for making your property safer, “No Trespassing” signs, and more. Plus, receive an insurance certificate that’s emailed immediately to the landowner. That certificate is also uploaded to the associated AHLA account.

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