Hunting Lease Agreement
This Hunting Lease Agreement is entered into between _________________ (hereinafter referred to as the "Landowner") and _________________ (hereinafter referred to as the "Lessee"). The Landowner grants the Lessee the exclusive right to access and hunt on the property located at _________________, subject to the terms and conditions set forth below and in accordance with the laws governing the state in which the property is located.
1. Property Description
The property subject to this Lease Agreement, referred to as the "Hunting Grounds", is located at the following address: _________________. The Hunting Grounds consist of approximately _________________ acres, more or less, and are described more specifically as _________________.
2. Term of Lease
The term of this Lease shall commence on _________________ and shall terminate on _________________, unless extended or terminated sooner in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.
3. Lease Payment
The total lease payment for the term of the Agreement is $_________________, payable in the following manner: _________________. The lease payment is due in full by _________________.
4. Use of Property
The Lessee is granted the right to use the Hunting Grounds solely for the purposes of hunting the following types of game: _________________. The Lessee agrees to abide by all state-specific hunting laws and regulations, including those pertaining to season dates, bag limits, and the use of hunting equipment.
5. Conservation and Maintenance
The Lessee agrees to maintain the Hunting Grounds in good condition, refraining from any activities that would cause significant alteration to the habitat or harm to the wildlife population. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Maintaining litter-free premises;
- Respecting all trees, crops, fences, and buildings;
- Avoiding the creation of fire hazards;
- Complying with all conservation practices.
6. Liability and Insurance
The Lessee shall assume all responsibility for personal injury, death, or property damage that may occur during the term of this Lease. The Lessee agrees to hold the Landowner harmless from any and all claims arising out of the Lessee's use of the property. It is recommended that the Lessee obtain adequate liability insurance coverage.
7. Compliance with Laws
The parties agree to comply with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations applicable to the use of the Hunting Grounds during the term of this Lease.
8. Termination
This Agreement may be terminated by either party upon written notice to the other party _________________ days in advance of the intended termination date. Upon termination, the Lessee shall vacate the Hunting Grounds and remove all personal property.
9. Entire Agreement
This Lease constitutes the entire agreement between the Landowner and the Lessee regarding the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior understandings, agreements, or representations. Any amendments to this Lease must be in writing and signed by both parties.
10. Governing Law
This Agreement shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State in which the Hunting Grounds are located, without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision or rule.
In witness whereof, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first above written. Landowner's signature: _________________ and Lessee's signature: _________________.