The Hunter And His Lease

By Author: Westervelt Wildlife Services
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Alabama hunting land for lease is among the most sought-after leases in the South – in fact, anywhere in America. It is a region well known for its many wonderful opportunities for hunters and wing-shooters, whether you are local or out of state. The region also boasts several overseas visiting hunters every season.

HOW TO GO ABOUT FINDING A GOOD LEASE

Some hunters prefer to do everything on their own, right from looking at what leases are available where, and what a hunting lodge may offer them. However, more and more hunters these days appreciate the fact that the hunting industry in the South has come leaps and bounds in recent years; therefore they look at the benefits of joining a structure that oversees all important aspects of what a successful hunting trip could be, and that is the hunting club. It certainly has several benefits for the hunter looking for a lease.

HUNTING CLUBS – BENEFITS

First of all, a pleasurable experience is, for most, high up on their list of expectations. This can be achieved if you join the right club of like-minded people with a shared vision, a group with similar ...
... goals, such as spending time with people who like supporting one another before and after the hunt, and forging lifelong friendships.

Membership of a club which is managed well, allows the individual to benefit in various ways in addition to making friends. Clubs can more easily negotiate with landowners about leases, their rules and stipulations, and the length of such leases. This is not so easily negotiated between individual hunters and landowners. Also, membership fees ensure your place in the club for however long the lease runs.

Chances are that, if landowners and the hunting club agree about terms, leases are almost automatically renewed every year with the necessary adjustments that may apply during the new season. This means you do not have to search for Alabama land for lease every season, comparing leases and not knowing what you will end up with. Continuity is important for ongoing success and satisfaction. So, longer-term leases are a strong possibility if you join a club that suits your nature, profile, and purposes. Hunting clubs that are run successfully are normally managed by a third party such as a management consultant.

MANAGEMENT SERVICE

As opposed to previous times when landowners advertised leases in the newspapers in the hope of getting an inquiry from a hunter, management services are available these days to assist landowners. They manage the lease in terms of advertising and administrative duties, vetoing applicants for membership, setting boundaries for members, collecting fees, keeping members (and the owner) up to date with information and possible changes to dates, finding good insurance, and the like.

This type of service is best left to a consultant with experience in this regard, a company that has a few such clubs under their management. The best among these services advertise their services on a good website where visitors are offered the information they need to make an informed decision about which club they want to join.

HUNTING CLUB MEMBERS’ INPUT AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Part of belonging to a hunting club is to share certain responsibilities for the good of all. Clubs have their own rules and will make sure that members abide by these. Some examples of what can be expected of club members include, for example, keeping records of the animals on their tract; helping to cut shooting lanes where that is required and allowed; members expected to become familiar with their area; strict rules are to be followed in terms of what hunting times are allowed, and those responsibilities that may be enforced on members from time to time. Every member gets a copy of their lease contract which stipulates what is allowed and what not, and what responsibilities form part of an agreement.

Hunters looking for Alabama land to lease are fortunate that there are options. What is important, though, is to connect with a management service that enables great hunting year after year.

About Us:

At Westervelt Wildlife we manage nearly 700, 000 acres of hunting leases across a few states in the southeast of the United States in conjunction with our main activity, which is timber production. Our expertise allows us to manage our activities to incorporate good management capabilities with high-quality wildlife practices and excellent hunting opportunities for the enthusiast. We have been known for many years for the hunting leases we offer and the wildlife services that we believe form the backbone of proper, responsible hunting activities. We are proud of our history and the ethical behaviors we are known for in terms of the land and wildlife that we are responsible for. For more about us, please visit https://westerveltwildlife.com/.