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HUNTING LEASE AGREEMENT

This Hunting Lease Agreement (“Lease”) is entered by and between _______________ (“Landowner”) and _______________ (“Hunter(s)”) on _______________. Landowner and Hunter(s) may collectively be referred to as the “Parties.”

The Parties agree as follows:

The Landowner agrees to grant the Hunter(s) the right to shoot and hunt on the Property to be leased, in compliance with the laws and regulations of the United States and the State of _______________. Hunting practices will be carried out on the tract(s) of land described as follows: ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ referred to as the “Leased Property”.

This Agreement grants the Hunter(s) the following privileges: (check all

 - Hunting animals
 - Shooting animals
 - Erecting temporary stands and blinds

   - Parking at ______________________________________________________________________
 - Other: __________________________________________________________________________

   - Weapons permitted: ____________________________________________________________

LEASE TERM AND PAYMENT: Hunter(s) agrees to pay Landowner rent for the use of Property in the amount of $_________________ for a term commencing on _______________, (the “Commencement Date”) and ending on _______________ (the “Expiration Date”), unless the legal hunting season in ends earlier pursuant with state laws and regulations.

SURRENDER OF PROPERTY: Upon the expiration of the term hereof, Hunter(s) shall surrender the Leased Property in as good a state and condition as they were at the commencement of this Agreement, reasonable use and wear and tear thereof and damages by the elements excepted.

COMPLIANCE WITH LAW: The parties agree to act in accordance with local, state and federal laws and any other regulations governing hunting and shooting. Hunter(s) will report and testify any violation of the law or regulations and will provide assistance to the law enforcement officers. If the Hunter(s) represent an organization, the word “Hunter(s)” shall apply to the organization and to any or all of its members. 

PURPOSE: Hunter(s) may only use the Leased Property exclusively for the purpose of

hunting. It may not be used for other purposes unless otherwise stated in this Agreement.

conditions of this Agreement will also apply to any and all guests of the Hunter(s)’s organization.

FIRE PREVENTION: Hunter(s) shall not cause any fire on the Leased Property. Hunter(s) agrees to use every safety measure and exercise due care to protect the Leased Property from fire or any other damage.

WAIVER: No provision of this Agreement shall be considered waived unless such a

waiver shall be expressed in writing as a formal amendment to this Agreement and

executed by the Hunter(s) and Landowner. Landowner shall have no responsibility or

liability to Hunter(s) or to any other individual or entity for any loss, injury, damage or

death arising from anything done or omitted under this Agreement. Hunter(s) hereby

agrees, to release and hold Landowner harmless from and against any and every claim

or demand, including but not limited to attorney fees, interests or any costs resulting

from the Hunter(s) activities on the Leased Property.

ASSIGNMENT AND SUB-LETTING: Hunter(s) shall not assign this Agreement, or sub- let or grant any license to use the Leased Property or any part thereof without the prior written consent of Landowner. A consent by Landowner to one such assignment, sub- letting or license shall not be deemed to be a consent to any subsequent assignment, sub-letting or license. An assignment, sub-letting or license without the prior written consent of Landowner or an assignment or sub-letting by operation of law shall be absolutely null and void and shall, at Landowner’s option, terminate this Agreement.

CONDITION OF PROPERTY: Hunter(s) stipulates, represents and warrants that Hunter(s) has examined the Leased Property, and that it is in good and acceptable condition at the time of this Agreement.

INSPECTION OF PROPERTY: Landowner and Landowner’s agents shall have the right at all reasonable times during the term of this Agreement and any renewal thereof to enter the Leased Property for the purpose of inspecting the Property. And for the purposes of making any repairs, additions or alterations as may be deemed appropriate by Landowner for the preservation of the Leased Property. Landlord and its agents shall further have the right to exhibit the Leased Property and to display the usual “for sale”, “for rent” or “vacancy” signs on the Leased Property. The right of entry shall likewise exist for the purpose of removing placards, signs, fixtures, alterations, or additions that do not conform to this Agreement or to any restrictions, rules or regulations affecting the Leased Property.

TERMINATION: Anything in this Agreement to the contrary notwithstanding, it is expressly understood and agreed that Landowner and Hunter(s) each reserve the right to cancel this Lease, with or without cause, at any time during the Term of this Agreement. In the event of cancellation by Hunter(s), all rentals theretofore paid and unearned shall be retained by the Landowner as compensation for Landowner's overhead expenses in making the Land available for lease, and shall not be refunded to Hunter(s).

ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS, RULES OR REGULATIONS: (Specify “none” if there are no additional provisions) _________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Lease to be executed the day and year first above written.

Hunter Signature: ___________________________ Date: _________________ Hunter Signature: ___________________________ Date: _________________ Landowner’s Signature: _________________________ Date: _________________