I’m on a lease and the rate is approximately $5 per acre. Now, in my opinion you should pay what you think is reasonable and what makes you feel you are getting a good ROI.
1. Is archery only better or not? – To me it depends on property location. If no other clubs surrounding the property and you know there is game on that property that is definitely a plus and worth more $. If you are surrounded by other clubs or a WMA, then, in my opinion, it is probably not the best option as people around you will be shooting whatever moves. I don’t think that you will get a discount if archery only. On the contrary, I think is a better set up and probably worth more (my opinion).
2. Number of people on that lease.
3. Crossbows allowed? To me a plus and should be based on the fact that is private land
4. Proximity to residential areas. Archery will create less inquiries and comments from neighbors.
5. Traveling distance- If its close to your house, that is a super incentive, especially with current gas prices (I spend around $100 on gas every trip to my lease, every other week). You’ll also have more opportunity to hunt especially after work, early mornings, etc.
6. Option for year round hunting- to me also a plus and one of the reasons I joined my club. Obviously expect to pay more.
I’m sure there are many more, just mentioned some I will take into consideration if evaluating an archery only lease.
Not sure what area you are looking, as it does matter(you can PM me if you want, as I have no interest in it)
To give you some examples of lease prices: Most N. Fla timber company prices are about $4.40/acre, which is what most of N. Fl is..I leased a QDM property in Jefferson Co for $12/acre
South Fla leases go up to like $20-$25/acre +
If you can get it for < $8/acre and its close to the house, I'd go for it
I’m on a lease and the rate is approximately $5 per acre. Now, in my opinion you should pay what you think is reasonable and what makes you feel you are getting a good ROI.
1. Is archery only better or not? – To me it depends on property location. If no other clubs surrounding the property and you know there is game on that property that is definitely a plus and worth more $. If you are surrounded by other clubs or a WMA, then, in my opinion, it is probably not the best option as people around you will be shooting whatever moves. I don’t think that you will get a discount if archery only. On the contrary, I think is a better set up and probably worth more (my opinion).
2. Number of people on that lease.
3. Crossbows allowed? To me a plus and should be based on the fact that is private land
4. Proximity to residential areas. Archery will create less inquiries and comments from neighbors.
5. Traveling distance- If its close to your house, that is a super incentive, especially with current gas prices (I spend around $100 on gas every trip to my lease, every other week). You’ll also have more opportunity to hunt especially after work, early mornings, etc.
6. Option for year round hunting- to me also a plus and one of the reasons I joined my club. Obviously expect to pay more.
I’m sure there are many more, just mentioned some I will take into consideration if evaluating an archery only lease.
I am glad you are not negotiating on behalf of the owner of the property because you would of blown me out of the water. You basically described the property to a tee.
1) Nobody hunting around the property, infact to the north is a state protected preserve
2) Me and 1 buddy on the lease
3) Crossbows and bows allowed
4) neighbors are within the range of hearing gunshots but not in the line of fire
5) Distance from home +/- 10 minutes
6) Year round hunting
Because of these things I am willing to pay more however I have found that without some push back on negotiating, owners start to think they let it go too cheap. (Ask me how I know some other time :innocent ). Especially when it comes time to renew.
I have personally seen quoted prices ranging from $4/acre to $13/acre but these were for large tracts + 400 acres. I guess I will just bite the bullet and be willing to throw gas savings on top of average lease prices and see if he will bite.
