Sample Hunting Lease Agreement

HUNTING LEASE AGREEMENT

1. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION

The Landowner grants the Lessee the right to hunt on the following described property ("Property"):

Property Address/Location: _______________________________________
County: _______________________________________
State: _______________________________________
Total Acreage: _____________ acres
Legal Description: _______________________________________

2. LEASE TERM

This Agreement shall be effective from _______________ (start date) through _______________ (end date).

☐ This lease may be renewed upon mutual written agreement of both parties.

3. LEASE PAYMENT

The Lessee agrees to pay the Landowner $_______________ for the lease term.

Payment schedule: ☐ Full payment due on signing ☐ Installments: _______________________

Payment method: ☐ Check ☐ Cash ☐ Electronic transfer ☐ Other: _______________________

4. PERMITTED ACTIVITIES

The Lessee is granted permission to hunt the following game species:

☐ Deer (specify type): _______________________________________
☐ Turkey
☐ Waterfowl
☐ Small Game (specify): _______________________________________
☐ Predators (specify): _______________________________________
☐ Other: _______________________________________

Permitted hunting methods:
☐ Firearms (specify restrictions): _______________________________________
☐ Bow and arrow
☐ Muzzleloader
☐ Other: _______________________________________

5. NUMBER OF HUNTERS

Maximum number of hunters allowed on the Property at any time: _______

Additional hunters must be approved in writing by the Landowner:

Approved Hunter #2: _______________________________________
Approved Hunter #3: _______________________________________
Approved Hunter #4: _______________________________________

6. RESTRICTIONS AND RULES

The Lessee agrees to abide by the following rules and restrictions:

• ☐ No hunting within _______ feet of any buildings, structures, or livestock areas
• ☐ All hunters must wear blaze orange as required by state law
• ☐ No baiting unless permitted by state regulations
• ☐ No tree stands may be left on the property year-round (or ☐ Permitted with prior approval)
• ☐ All gates must be closed and locked
• ☐ No ATV/UTV use (or ☐ Permitted in designated areas only)
• ☐ No camping (or ☐ Camping permitted in designated areas)
• ☐ No fires (or ☐ Fires permitted in designated areas with approval)
• ☐ Lessee must pack out all trash and leave no trace
• ☐ No dogs (or ☐ Dogs permitted: _______________________)
• ☐ Harvest limits (specify): _______________________________________
• ☐ Quiet hours: _______________________________________

Additional restrictions:
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7. PROPERTY ACCESS

Access to the Property:

☐ Lessee may access the Property at any time during the lease term
☐ Lessee must provide advance notice of: _______ hours/days
☐ Access restricted to specific hours: _______________________________________
☐ Specific access points/roads to be used: _______________________________________

Gate code/key information: _______________________________________

8. IMPROVEMENTS AND STANDS

☐ Lessee may erect temporary tree stands with prior written approval
☐ Lessee may construct ground blinds with prior written approval
☐ Lessee may place trail cameras (maximum number: _______)
☐ Lessee may plant food plots in designated areas with prior approval
☐ All improvements become property of Landowner upon termination (or ☐ Must be removed)

9. INSURANCE AND LIABILITY

The Lessee agrees to:

• Maintain a valid hunting license and all required permits
• Comply with all federal, state, and local hunting laws and regulations
• ☐ Maintain liability insurance with minimum coverage of $_____________ (if required)

10. INDEMNIFICATION

The Lessee agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Landowner from any and all claims, damages, losses, and expenses (including attorney fees) arising out of or resulting from the Lessee's use of the Property, including but not limited to:

• Personal injury or death
• Property damage
• Violations of hunting laws or regulations
• Acts or omissions of the Lessee or approved hunters

11. ASSUMPTION OF RISK

The Lessee acknowledges that hunting is an inherently dangerous activity and assumes all risks associated with hunting on the Property, including but not limited to:

• Weather conditions and natural hazards
• Wildlife encounters
• Terrain hazards (cliffs, water, dense vegetation, etc.)
• Use of firearms and other hunting equipment
• Presence of other hunters on adjacent properties

12. GAME HARVESTED

All game legally harvested remains the property of the Lessee, subject to the following:

☐ Lessee must report all harvests to Landowner within _______ hours
☐ Landowner reserves right to: _______________________________________
☐ Trophy recognition requirements: _______________________________________

13. LANDOWNER RIGHTS

The Landowner reserves the right to:

• Use the Property for any lawful purpose during the lease term
• Grant access to the Property for agricultural, forestry, or other land management activities
• Inspect the Property at any time
• Terminate this Agreement immediately for violation of terms

14. ASSIGNMENT

This Agreement may not be assigned or transferred by the Lessee without the prior written consent of the Landowner.

15. TERMINATION

This Agreement may be terminated:

• By mutual written agreement of both parties
• Immediately by the Landowner for violation of any term of this Agreement
• By either party with _______ days written notice

Upon termination, the Lessee must immediately remove all personal property and cease all hunting activities.

16. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior negotiations, understandings, and agreements. This Agreement may only be modified in writing signed by both parties.

17. SEVERABILITY

If any provision of this Agreement is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

18. GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of _______________.

19. SIGNATURES

By signing below, both parties acknowledge that they have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all terms and conditions of this Hunting Lease Agreement.