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For
several years I have been considering leasing my Western Iowa land in Monona
County for hunting. The land is
located in a popular hunting area and every year I have dozens of requests
from both area residents and out of area and out of state people cruising
around looking for land to hunt, for free.
A few years back I visited with an outfitter but after considering all
the factors, the arrangement wasn't a good fit for me.
I
was aware of the Hunting Lease Network and a few months ago started visiting
with Tom Jensen. The more I learned
about the program the more I became excited about it.
In
visiting with Tom about the property, he asked for some good photos. I live some distance from the property and
when I looked realized I didn't have any recent photos. Not being a hunter myself, I wasn't
exactly sure what he wanted or needed.
Tom agreed to visit the land and take photos. This was a huge help! I really welcomed the opportunity to show
the land to Tom so he could evaluate it himself and help me learn what is
needed and desirable for hunting in addition to the wildlife itself. I was
impressed that Tom took the time to do a thoughtful job and was gracious in
helping me learn about what hunters need and want.
I
really like that the program is an internet based marketing program which
means anyone anywhere in the world can access the information. Most
important, I expect to meet and become acquainted with the person who leases
the land. Hopefully it will be someone who loves to hunt but also shares my
land conservation values. There are
some built guidelines that I believe will be helpful to all. Also, I like that the Hunting Lease
Network drafts the lease, collects the money and carries the insurance. In addition, it will be helpful when
people asked me to hunt the property to simply direct them to the website.
Thank
you to everyone at the Hunting Lease Network. I am pleased to recommend the Hunting Lease Network to anyone
looking to lease out their ground for hunting.
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