Owning property out in the country or the woods is a great way to escape the hustle and bustle of the daily grind. However, if you’re like most landowners, you probably don’t get out there as often as you’d like. Offering hunting leases on your property is a great way to make a bit of extra money off the land you already own, especially when you’re not using it.

Here are a few things you need to consider when getting leases on your property:

• Make Sure You Have Insurance: Most hunters take great care to keep themselves and others in their party safe during the hunt. However, accidents can and do happen. The last thing you want is to discover that you’re liable for their injuries because you’re the property owner. Before offering leases for your land, make sure you have the right insurance policies in place to protect both you and your lessees, also known as hunters.
• Figure Out What You Want the Lease to Look Like: Hunting leases are a lot like general property leases. You can include outlying structures, the use of a cabin and facilities, or restrict hunting to a particular area of your property. Ultimately, the details are up to you. Keep in mind that including the use of a hunting cabin or permitting camping on the land might increase the number of interested hunters.
• Consider Working With a Land Management Company: Being a qualified lessor can be difficult, especially if you’ve never worked as a landlord before. Hiring an experienced land management team will help streamline the process. They can match interested hunters with your property and oversee the entire lease and contract.

Owning property can be extremely profitable if you allow lessees to hunt on your land. If you want to start offering hunting leases for your property, contact Neeley Forestry Services in Camden, AR. Their dedicated staff will work with you to develop the right lease terms for your property. Learn more about hunting leases online, and call (870) 836-5981 to schedule a consultation.