The following is the first in a five-part series of informative articles written for hunters of all experience levels, passions, and expectations. From your first thought of a hunting lease to the moment you send an arrow or bullet in his direction, this series will guide you through the entire process of finding, securing and enjoying a quality hunting lease. I have a mantra. When executed properly, the 'hunting lease' works for everyone involved. Ok, yes it's my job to say that. I get it. But, it's true. When hunters and landowners share expectations and there are fundamental levels of both courtesy and stewardship, the hunting lease arrangement delivers the goods. No other arrangement provides hunters with access to quality wildlife habitat for a fraction [...]

Congratulations to you and your pals!  Securing your own hunting lease is a big step, but one you will be glad you took. No other arrangement can bring you the safety and quality experience like hunting private land. I won’t repeat the same topics I wrote about in the last two articles of this series. If you want to review those, they can be found here. Instead let's really take a look at how you can make the very most of your new hunting lease.  Of course, “when” you signed the lease will have an impact on what you can and/or should do on your lease. Let’s assume your lease was signed, insured and paid for in the early fall. That is typically a [...]