How to Find Hunting Land

Hunters want a secure, private location to hunt game, but too often private landowners have acreage along a desired route. While it's not easy and will require you to network with friends, there are a couple of good ways to gain access to private property to hunt.

Things You'll Need

• Car
• Internet connection
• Telephone

Instructions

How to Find Hunting Land

1. Drive around the area you want to hunt in and make note of locations where you see animals or evidence of game, such as tracks or hog rooting. Spend time at home looking up the owners of this land through websites like infospace.com or by calling your local tax receivers' office.

2. Approach the landowner either via telephone or in person--depending on how close-knit your community is--and ask if he would be willing to rent his property for hunting. Be prepared to negotiate who specifically will be on his land, whether you will have exclusive access and other concerns.

3. Write it down. If the homeowner has agreed to give you exclusive access for a fee, be sure to get everything in writing, and if she has given you trial access, do everything in your power to sway her to make the access permanent for the season.

4. Expand your search. If you are unable to find good hunting land by scouting, there are several Internet resources to help you. Sites like leasehunting.com and nationalhuntingleases.com offer a way of connecting online.

5. Get a membership. To find hunting land via a website, simply create a free membership and search for the game you want in the area you're looking for. Some landowners may offer exclusive access, while some may want a trial run.

6. The website will guide you through the negotiation process and offer a neutral space to discuss land rights. Some may allow you to bid on land access while others may have a set fee.

Tips & Warnings

• If searching online, go through a reputable website.

References

• Lease Hunting
• National Hunting Leases