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Sample General Hunting Lease Compilation

This sample lease is a compilation of clauses from many existing hunting leases that are available online.

It is important that parties carefully read and understand what is covered in any lease form because the

language in the written document will generally resolve disputes that arise under the lease. This

document is intended for educational purposes only and should not be used as a legal form without

modification by competent council to fit the parties’ circumstances.

Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, Lessor does hereby grant to Lessee the

exclusive right to access and hunt on the Leased Area described below:

Insert legal description here

A map of the leased premises is attached to the end of the Lease.

THIS LEASE IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

1. Lessee shall pay as annual rent for the lands leased the sum of__________ Dollars (or $______

per acre), the balance to be paid on or before ________________ of each year, for the following

thereupon to cease and terminate as to the entire group and all rights granted hereunder

forfeited.

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3. Lessees, collectively, shall be entitled, under this agreement, to kill and remove from the Leased

and subject, however, to all state and federal game laws governing bag limit and possession:

_____ buck deer

_____ doe deer

_____ quail

_____rabbits

4. Lessees shall not assign this Lease or sublet the Leased Area without the express written consent

5. No commercial hunting, fishing or guide activities may occur on the property by any Lessees or

their guests.

6. The Lessee agrees to limit number of hunters (members & guest) in order to protect game

populations. Each Lessee may designate two guests to use the Lease when the Lessee is

physically present in the Leased Area. The names of the two designated guests must be

provided in writing to the Lessor before the guests can hunt on the property. The Lessee is

8. Lessees and guests shall at all times obey all state and federal laws and regulations and Lessee

shall be responsible for the conduct of Lessee’s guests. Lessees and guests shall also obey all

hunting laws and restrictions and shall be responsible for any violation of said hunting laws or

regulations by said Lessees, its guests, or other members.

9. While on the Leased Area, the Lessee shall: observe the rules of safe gun handling; never shoot

in the direction of any people, buildings, or livestock; leave all gates as the Lessee's finds them;

use proper care in crossing fences; and not use alcohol or drugs.

10. Hunting and shooting are prohibited within 75 yards of any dwelling on the Leased Area or

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11. Lessees understand and agree that the lease premises is not leased for agricultural purposes and

takes subject to the rights of persons holding this interest. Lessees further take subject to the

right of any oil, gas, and mineral leases presently in existence on the lease premises or that may

be executed during the term of this Lease.

12. The Lessor, along with their agents or employees, reserves the full, free, and absolute right and

authority, to go on and over the Leased Area for any purpose or purposes, including, but not

privileges under this Lease. Lessees shall also be responsible for any actions damaging the

livestock, fences, or property of the neighbors of the Leased Area.

14. Vehicles are to be parked in designated areas only. Trucks or automobiles must remain on

established roads and in the designated parking areas. ATVs and Recreational Vehicles are

prohibited from being used on the property at all times.

15. Lessees agree to allow no trash on the premises, to remove all material refuse and litter that

premises to be in an acceptable condition and hereby waive any right to complain or to recover

from Lessor in the future relating to the condition of the lease property or any improvement

located thereon.

18. Lessees agree to protect, defend, indemnify, and hold Lessor harmless from any and all liability,

claims, demands, causes of action of every kind without limit and regardless to the cause of the

harm to any person or property on the Leased Area or for any actions on the Leased Area that

cause harm to any person or property outside of the Leased Area.

19. Lessee shall provide proof of a general liability insurance policy, with the Lessor named as co-

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20. Terms of the lease are to be interpreted according to the laws of the State of_______________

without regard to conflict of law provisions. Lessees agree that if a dispute arises under the

Lease then the _________________________ County Court in the State of

____________________ will have jurisdiction. Lessees agree to submit to the personal

jurisdiction of the courts located in the _________________________ County Court in the State

of ____________________. If any provision or clause of this Lease is found to be unenforceable

then the balance of this Lease shall be interpreted and enforced as if the unenforceable

actual damages and costs, but also reasonable attorney’s fees expended in the matter.

22. This Lease contains the entire understanding and agreement between the parties. All prior

agreements and discussions between the parties have no further force and effect. This Lease

may not be changed, amended or modified except by a writing properly executed by all parties

Lessees: __________________________________ DATE:______________________________

Lessor: ___________________________________ DATE:______________________________

State of ______________________________________________

County of __________________________________________________________

The foregoing instrument was subscribed, sworn to, and acknowledged before me this day of