Hunting Lease Agreement Template

This Hunting Lease Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into on [Date], by and between:

Landowner / Lessor: [Full Name or Entity Name]
Address: [Address]
Email: [Email]
Phone: [Phone Number]

and

Hunter / Lessee: [Full Name or Group Name]
Address: [Address]
Email: [Email]
Phone: [Phone Number]

The parties agree as follows:

1. Property

The Landowner leases to the Hunter the right to access and use the following property for hunting purposes:

Property Address or General Location: [Property Address or Description]

Legal Description or Additional Details: [Legal Description, Parcel Number, Acreage, Boundaries, or Reference to Attached Map]

The hunting area covered by this Agreement includes only the property described above unless the parties agree otherwise in writing.

2. Lease Term

This Agreement begins on [Start Date] and ends on [End Date], unless terminated earlier under this Agreement.

The Hunter may use the property only during the lease term and only on dates and times permitted by applicable law and this Agreement.

3. Hunting Rights Granted

The Landowner grants the Hunter the following rights under this Agreement:

• [Exclusive / Non-exclusive] hunting rights;

• permission to hunt the following game: [Game Species];

• permission to use the property for related lawful activities, such as scouting, setting blinds, or retrieving game, as allowed by the Landowner.

No rights are granted other than those expressly stated in this Agreement.

4. Payment

In consideration for the hunting rights granted, the Hunter agrees to pay the Landowner:

• Lease Fee: [Amount]

• Deposit (if any): [Amount]

• Due Date(s): [Date or Payment Schedule]

• Payment Method: [Method]

Any deposit will be [refundable / nonrefundable] under the following conditions: [Terms].

Failure to make payment as agreed may result in suspension or termination of access rights.

5. Permitted Use and Restrictions

The Hunter may use the property only for lawful hunting activities described in this Agreement.

The Hunter may not:

• hunt any species not permitted by law or by this Agreement;

• enter areas marked or identified as restricted;

• damage crops, fences, roads, gates, equipment, or buildings;

• litter or leave equipment, trash, or animal remains on the property;

• use vehicles except in areas specifically allowed by the Landowner;

• engage in illegal, reckless, or unsafe conduct on the property.

6. Compliance with Laws

The Hunter must comply with all applicable hunting, firearm, wildlife, land use, and safety laws, regulations, licensing requirements, and seasonal restrictions.

The Hunter is solely responsible for obtaining and maintaining all required licenses, tags, permits, and approvals.

7. Guests and Additional Hunters

The following guest or additional hunter rules apply:

• Guest access is [allowed / not allowed];

• the maximum number of guests or additional hunters is [Number];

• all guests must be approved by the Landowner in advance [if applicable];

• the Hunter is responsible for the conduct, safety, and compliance of any guest or additional hunter brought onto the property.

Any unauthorized person on the property through the Hunter will be considered a violation of this Agreement.

8. Access to Property

The Landowner will provide access to the property as follows:

• Entry points: [Gate, road, trail, or other access details]

• Permitted access times: [Times or conditions]

• Parking areas: [Location]

The Hunter must keep gates closed, respect boundary lines, and follow any reasonable property access instructions provided by the Landowner.

9. Safety Rules

The Hunter agrees to use safe hunting practices at all times. This includes proper firearm or bow handling, identification of targets, awareness of surrounding persons and property, and compliance with all posted warnings or landowner instructions.

The Hunter must immediately report any accident, injury, fire, property damage, or dangerous condition occurring on the property.

10. Property Care and Improvements

The Hunter will keep the property in reasonably clean condition and will not make permanent improvements or alterations without the Landowner’s prior written consent.

Any blind, stand, feeder, trail camera, or similar item placed on the property must comply with the Landowner’s rules and applicable law. The Hunter must remove personal property by [Date or End of Lease], unless otherwise agreed.

11. Assumption of Risk and Liability

The Hunter understands that hunting and use of rural or undeveloped land involve risks, including injury, wildlife encounters, uneven terrain, water hazards, weather conditions, and the actions of other persons.

To the extent permitted by applicable law, the Hunter assumes the risks associated with entering and using the property for hunting and related activities.

12. Indemnification

To the extent permitted by applicable law, the Hunter agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Landowner from claims, losses, damages, or expenses arising out of the Hunter’s use of the property, the Hunter’s breach of this Agreement, or the acts or omissions of the Hunter’s guests or invitees, except to the extent caused by the Landowner’s willful misconduct or other liability that cannot legally be excluded.

13. Insurance

The Hunter [must / is not required to] maintain liability insurance during the lease term in the amount of [Amount], and provide proof of insurance upon request.

If insurance is required, failure to maintain coverage will be a material breach of this Agreement.

14. Termination

The Landowner may terminate this Agreement if the Hunter:

• fails to make payment when due;

• violates hunting laws or safety rules;

• causes property damage;

• allows unauthorized persons to access the property; or

• materially breaches any term of this Agreement.

The Hunter may terminate this Agreement by giving [Number] days’ written notice, subject to any payment or refund terms stated in this Agreement.

Upon termination or expiration, the Hunter must immediately stop using the property and remove personal items as required.

15. Governing Law

This Agreement will be governed by the laws of [State/Country], without regard to conflict of law principles.

16. Entire Agreement

This Agreement represents the entire understanding between the parties regarding the hunting lease and supersedes prior oral or written discussions on the same subject.

Any amendment to this Agreement must be in writing and signed by both parties.

17. Signatures

Landowner / Lessor

Signature: __________________________
Name: [Full Name]
Date: [Date]

Hunter / Lessee

Signature: __________________________
Name: [Full Name]
Date: [Date]