September 15, 2025

Why 98% of Hunters Who Lease Are Happy They Did

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    This document from Base Camp Leasing, titled "Why 98% of Hunters Who Lease Are Happy They Did," highlights the numerous benefits of utilizing hunting leases to gain access to private hunting lands. The source asserts that leasing is a growing and positive trend in hunting culture, especially when facilitated by platforms like Base Camp Leasing. It details how the company offers an easy-to-use website with abundant listings, a simple leasing process, and clear, legally sound contracts. Furthermore, the article emphasizes the peace of mind provided by $5 million in liability insurance, the quality of hunting lands vetted by field agents, and the reduced competition hunters experience with a secured lease. The piece concludes by noting the positive relationships with landowners and neighbors typically found, alongside the first right of refusal for returning lessees.

    By: Josh Honeycutt

    Reasons why hunters enjoy the hunting lease process.

    In most states, hunting leases are wildly popular. In fact, these are the norm and have become integrated with the general hunting culture. It’s a way of life, and without it, hunting land access would be much less than what it is. In short, hunting leases are good.

    However, in areas where hunting leases aren’t as common, these sometimes get a bad rap from DIY hunters who have never leased. But according to some resources, 98% of ones who try it continue leasing and prefer it.

    Ultimately, hunting leases aren’t the issue. Lack of access is the real problem. Many hunters overcome that with a lease. Here are the reasons why leasing, and Base Camp Leasing, are the way to go.

    Easy-to-Use Website

    Base Camp Leasing operates an easy-to-use website. Hunters and landowners alike can access key resources here. Of course, for those new to the hunting lease concept, it even explains the leasing process. Select a Wall Hanger, 8-Point, Fork Horn, or Free account, and then get started. Once registered, hunters can scan available leases.

    An Abundance of Leases to Choose From

    Base Camp Leasing hosts a vast number of available leases throughout the Northeast, Southeast, and Midwest. Choose the state(s) and even county (or counties) of interest and scroll available listings. Sift through agent- and landowner-provided maps and photos of the property to see snapshots of what it has to offer. Of course, it’s best to inspect the property for yourself. (Print off the permission slip for each property of interest.)

    A Simple Leasing Process

    With Base Camp Leasing, the start-to-finish leasing process is simple. For hunters, create an account, find the right property, inspect the lease, secure it via deposit, pay the remaining fee, sign the contract, and enjoy. It’s a simple process that, other than site inspection, can be completed remotely.

    Clear, No-Nonsense Contracts

    The contract is written by legal experts with Base Camp Leasing. Lease agreement contracts include important language that protects landowners and hunters alike. It’s the foundation of good and proper hunting lease relationships, and thus, is one of many things that sets apart Base Camp Leasing from other leasing options. The contracts are clear, precise, and offer a no-nonsense approach to lease protections.

    Incredible Liability Insurance Peace of Mind

    Another major separator between Base Camp Leasing and other leasing platforms? Incredible liability insurance that offers great peace of mind. With $5 million of included liability insurance, landowners and hunters are covered. This helps remove the worry oftentimes associated with allowing hunters to hunt by permission or lease without legal and liability insurance protections.

    Quality Hunting Lands

    Base Camp Leasing field agents are in charge of finding, inspecting, and listing available hunting leases. This process includes studying the land, gauging its quality, and determining if it’s worth being a hunting lease, or not. Generally, the price of the lease reflects property size, tract hunt-ability, quality of experience, and more.

    Solid Buck Age Structures and Deer Densities

    Again, Base Camp Leasing can’t guarantee the exact and true quality of a hunting lease. That said, for most listings, field agents walk the properties. They search for deer sign, such as beds, droppings, rubs, scrapes, tracks, etc. They take photos of scouting discoveries, showcase harvest and trail camera photos (if available), and more. Between studying maps of the properties, reading the lease description, studying available photos, and walking the tract in person, lessees should have a firm grasp of what they choose to lease.

    Less Competition

    By leasing a piece of hunting land, you secure the entirety of hunting rights for one calendar year. This prevents other hunters from (legally) accessing the property and interrupting your hunt. A hunting lease adds layer of access protection for the hunter and improves the quality of hunting on the landscape.

    Great Landowners and Neighbors

    While Base Camp Leasing can’t know or guarantee the complete nature of a lease landowner, and especially neighbors, when recruiting potential listings, field agents usually inquire about such things. If red flags arise, these properties don’t become listings. Therefore, it’s the norm, and not nearly the exception, to experience great landowners, and even neighbors, with Base Camp Leasing properties.

    First Right of Refusal

    Finally, Base Camp Leasing users enjoy first right of refusal. Meaning, they get the first chance to re-lease the property the following year. If they don’t want it, that’s fine. But if they do, Base Camp Leasing prevents someone else from swooping in and grabbing it out from under you. As long as the property remains with Base Camp Leasing, you meet re-lease deadlines, and make the necessary payment, the landowner can’t lease it to someone else.

    Of course, there are other reasons why hunters enjoy hunting leases. Each individual is different, and values various elements. Lease with Base Camp Leasing and find your happiness today.

    Frequently asked questions

    Based on the sources provided, hunting leases offer numerous advantages and benefits for hunters, contributing to a high satisfaction rate among those who use them. The primary benefits revolve around increased access to quality hunting land, enhanced security and exclusivity, and a streamlined, protected leasing process.

    Here are the key advantages for hunters:

    • Overcoming Lack of Access.
    • Reduced Competition.
    • Access to Quality Land.
    • Better Game Management Opportunities: Leased properties may feature solid deer densities and buck age structures.
    • Peace of Mind with Liability Insurance: Base Camp Leasing provides $5 million in liability insurance, which covers both the hunter and the landowner, removing much of the worry associated with hunting on private land.
    • Clear and Protective Contracts.

    Hunters can find available hunting leases through a simple, structured process on a dedicated leasing website like Base Camp Leasing. You can search available listings, review property details, inspect the property in person. While the website provides a lot of information, it is highly recommended that you inspect the property for yourself before leasing.  Once you’ve done all that you can secure and finalize your lease through Base Camp Leasing.

    The lease agreements are written by legal experts with Base Camp Leasing.

    The contracts are described as being clear, precise, and having a "no-nonsense approach". Their purpose is to provide important language that protects both the hunters and the landowners, serving as the foundation for a good leasing relationship

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