With the employment of farmers, ranchers and other employees within the agricultural industry in the United States estimated to reduce by 2% by 2024, interest in hunting land for sale has gone up. For those looking to purchase hunting land for sale, consider these tips before signing that deed:
Does the land have utilities?
Utilities like water and electricity can sometimes be expensive to run on a property, especially if not already established. Make sure to find out what utilities are included in the purchase to give yourself a heads up on potential future costs.
Are there any restrictions on the land?
Many times building restrictions, drilling restrictions and conservation easements may be placed on hunting properties for sale in order to protect the natural resources on the land.
What are the neighboring properties like?
Find out, if you can, if the neighbors in the areas surrounding the hunting land are okay with hunting. If you have a neighbor like Ted Turner who bought the more than 100,000-acre Flying D Ranch, you may not have much to worry about concerning hunting as they probably won’t see you anyway. Always check to confirm and avoid potential disputes.
Are there any restrictions on leasing out the property to other hunters or local farmers?
In some areas, using your hunting property for commercial use is forbidden. If you plan on using the hunting ground for sale for more than hunting, find out what your options are, if any.
Does your cell phone work in the areas you’ll be most?
It may sound strange, but this is actually important to many buyers. Knowing you will have access to your phone or other mobile devices while on your hunting land is important for safety and sometimes entertainment purposes. If something happens and you are in need of emergency services or help, it is good to know that you will be able to reach someone.
Is the land good for hunting?
Hunting land for sale may not always be truly what they are listed as. Sometimes only a small portion of the land can actually be used for hunting and the rest can potentially be useless. Find out how much of the land can really be used to hunt. One of the best ways to do this is to ask other hunters who may already know the land or who know of other hunters who have hunted on the land already. Doing so can save you money in the long-run.
Now that you know what signs to look for in your search for hunting property for sale, you are in a better position to make the right choice for you. Always remember to maintain safe practices and happy hunting!