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Developing a Forest Land Hunting Lease

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Hunter's Camp

Hunter's Camp

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First, you need to define the county and state where all game hunting via this hunting lease will take place. Then make an agreement between the owner of the hunting property and the tenant (hunter) plus any allowed guests. Most hunting leases come with all hunting rights but you need to be specific if that is not the case.

STATE OF __ COUNTY OF __:

This Hunting Lease Agreement is made by and between __________________________ [Landowner] hereinafter called LESSOR and ___________________________ [Hunters or Hunting Club] hereinafter called LESSEES.

GAME TO BE HUNTED AND COMPLIANCE WITH LAW
1. LESSOR does hereby lease to LESSEES, for the purpose of hunting (game species) during the season established and in accordance with the laws, rules, and regulations of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Division of Game and Fish, the following described premises located in _________ County, _________ State:
(Place legal description of property here.)

TERM OF LEASE
2. The term of this lease is for the 20 _____ (game species) season, which season is scheduled to begin on or about the ____________ day of November and ending on or about January 31, 20 _____.

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