Fillable Printable Hunting Rental and Lease Form - Kansas

Hunting Rental and Lease Form - Kansas

Example Hunting Lease Agreements

Kansas State University – Dept. of Agricultural Economics

Example 1:

THE STATE OF (state); COUNTY OF (county).

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

This Hunting Lease Agreement is made by and between ___________ (Landowner), hereinafter

called “LESSOR”, and (Hunters), hereinafter called “LESSEES”.

[The name and address of the landowner and individual or group of individuals may be

listed. A hunter may be represented by a hunting club, sportsman’s association, or other

recreational group.]

1. LESSOR does hereby lease to LESSEES, for the purpose of hunting (specify game animals)

during the season established and in accordance with the laws, rules and regulations of the (state wildlife

and parks department) the following described premises located in _______County, (state):

[In addition to a legal description, this section may include a description of any areas that

are off-limits to the user, including safety zones around barns, buildings, and pastures. The

lessee may be given a map or a tour to point out boundaries of the leased property.]

2. The term of this lease is for the (year) (game animals) hunting season, which season is

scheduled to begin on or about the ____ day of (month) and ending on or about (month, year).

3. The consideration is to be paid by LESSEE to LESSOR at _____ County, (state), is $(amount)

in cash, one-half of the total to be paid on or before (day, month, year), and the balance to be paid on or

before (day, month, year). Failure to pay the second installment shall thereupon terminate and cancel the

lease and the amount already paid shall be forfeited as liquidated damages for the breach of the agreement.

4. In the event any hunter paying consideration for this lease fails to execute the same, then those

hunters executing the agreement shall be deemed as agents for such other hunters and responsible for all

obligations hereunder imposed upon each individual member of the party. Violation of any agreement or

obligation herein by any member of the hunting party shall cause the lease thereupon to cease and terminate

as to the entire group and all rights granted hereunder forfeited.

5. LESSEES understand and agree that the lease premises is not leased for agricultural and grazing

purposes and, consequently, takes subject to the rights thereof. LESSEES further take subject to the right

of any oil, gas, and mineral leases presently in existence on the lease premises or that may be executed

during the term of this lease. LESSEES and LESSOR agree to cooperate so that the respective activities of

one will not unduly interfere with the other.

6. LESSEES shall take the proper care of the lease property, the house, and all other

improvements located thereon, and shall be liable for LESSOR for any damage caused to domestic

livestock, fences, or other property of LESSOR due to the activities of LESSEES or their guests exercising

privileges under this lease.

7. LESSEES further covenant that they have inspected the described property and have found the

premises to be in an acceptable condition and hereby waive any right to complain or to recover from

LESSOR in the future relating to the condition of the lease property or any improvement located thereon.

8. LESSEES agree to protect, defend, indemnity, and save LESSOR harmless from any and all

liability, claims, demands, causes of action of every kind, and character, without limit and without regard to

the cause or causes therefore of the negligence of any party of parties arising in connection herewith in

favor of (1) any lessees hereto, (2) any person who comes on the lease premises with the express of implied

permission of Lessees. The above indemnity shall apply even if LESSOR’S sole negligence is the cause of

such accident, injury, or damages.

9. If LESSEES default in the performance of any of the covenant or conditions hereof, then such

breach shall cause an immediate termination of this lease and a forfeiture to LESSOR of all rentals prepaid.

In the event a lawsuit arises out of or in connection with this lease agreement and the rights of the parties

thereof, the prevailing party may recover not only actual damages and costs, but also reasonable attorney’s

fees expended in the matter.

[Examples of Optional Clauses]

1. Requirement to keep accurate records of all game taken and provide this information to the

landowner at the end of the season.

2. Restrictions on the following activities:

a. Limit use of dogs on property, or limit to certain times and areas

b. Limit use of 4-wheel drive vehicles, or limit use to existing roads

c. Limit overnight camping or fires on the property

d. The number of invited guests the lessee may bring onto the property

3. Landowner may reserve the right to hunt on their own land, or perhaps allow their family and

guests to hunt.

4. Lessees may be held responsible for damages caused by their presence on the property,

including broken fences, litter, or injured livestock. Penalties may be listed as repair or replacement.

5. Lessees may be permitted to construct blinds, tree stands, or feeders on the property and shall be

permitted to remove these items upon termination of the lease, provided, no blind or stand shall be

constructed in a manner that damages any of the trees located on the property.

6. Landowner may require notice prior to use of the property. This can include check-in at the

landowner’s house, written notice, or phoning in advance.

7. Permission of landowner for lessee to assign or sublet the leased rights.

8. Option of landowner to re-evaluate any existing harvest quotas on an annual basis.

EXECUTED this ______ day of _________ (month), _______ (year).

LESSOR: LESSEES:

1. _______________________________________ 1. _______________________________________

2. _______________________________________ 2. _______________________________________

3. _______________________________________ 3. _______________________________________

4. _______________________________________ 4. _______________________________________

5. _______________________________________ 5. _______________________________________

Reference: Lee, C. and F.R. Henderson, eds. 1995. Private Lands Wildlife Management. Kansas State

University.

Example 2:

This LEASE made and entered into this __ day of __, 20__, between, hereinafter called the

“LANDOWNER,” and (the person or group to whom hunting rights are being released), hereinafter

called the “LESSEE.”

WITNESSETH THAT:

1. LANDOWNER for and in consideration of the rents and covenants hereinafter referred to

does hereby lease unto LESSEE for the purpose of hunting white-tailed deer the following

premises: (describe the tract of land to be leased).

2. The term of the lease will be for the period of one year, beginning on__, 20__, and ending on

__, 20__.

3. LESSEE shall pay upon unto LANDOWNER a rent of $__ in cash, one-half of the total to be

paid on or before __, 20__ and the balance to be paid on or before __, 20__.

4. LESSEE will abide by the State and Federal laws regarding the hunting of (game animals)

and will report all animals killed to the LANDOWNER so that records may be accurately

kept.

5. LANDOWNER reserves the right and privilege for a maximum of 3 persons from his family

to hunt and fish on the leased property at any time.

6. LESSEE may permit guests to accompany him upon the leased property for the purpose of

hunting (game animals), but the number of guests the LESSEE may invite upon the leased

property shall not at any one time exceed 2.

7. LESSEE will not cut, injure, or destroy any trees, crops, roads, fences, buildings, or other

improvements located on the leased property, and LESSEE agrees to compensate

LANDOWNER for all damages so caused as determined by LANDOWNER. Vehicular travel

is limited to established roads now located on leased property.

8. LESSEE will not assign this lease or sublet the leased property or any part therof without the

written consent of LANDOWNER.

9. LESSEE agrees to save harmless LANDOWNER against any and all claims of loss, damages,

liabilities, or other expense of any nature, character, and kind that may arise out of, be

connected with, or as a results or LESSEE’s occupancy and activities on the leased property.

10. If LESSEE defaults in the performance of any of the conditions or covenants herof, then such

breach shall cause an immediate termination of the lease and forfeiture to LANDOWNER of

all rentals prepaid.

_____________________________________________________________ _________________

LANDOWNER DATE

_____________________________________________________________ _________________

LESSEE DATE

(Space should be provided for each lessee to sign.)

_____________________________________________________________ _________________

WITNESS DATE

Reference: Lee, C. and F.R. Henderson, eds. 1995. Private Lands Wildlife Management. Kansas State

University.