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Why lease your land?

Typical annual expense on 1,000 acres in Oklahoma

Annual Landowner Expenses:

  • Property Taxes: $3-7 per acre ($3,000-7,000)
  • Liability Insurance: $1,500-2,500
  • Basic Maintenance (fence repair, road upkeep): $2,000-4,000
  • Property Inspection/Management: $1,000-2,000
  • Potential Legal Fees/Professional Services: $500-1,000
  • Total Annual Cost Estimate: $8,000-16,500

DIY or should I

Hire a pro?

Typical benefits of Professional Lease Management:

Financial Advantages example:

  • Oklahoma guaranteed annual income: $8,000-15,000 based on 1000 acres.
  • Upfront payments, no collection hassles
  • Insurance cost reduction or elimination
  • Tax benefits through proper land classification
  • Potential property value increase through managed use
  • No marketing or advertising costs

Property Protection Services:

  • Professional game management
  • Trespassing prevention and enforcement
  • Documentation of property condition with photos/reports
  • Regular communication about property status

Risk Management Benefits:

  • $1,000,000+ liability coverage
  • Additional umbrella policies
  • Hunter screening
  • Written rules and regulations
  • Liability Waivers
  • Safety protocols and enforcement
  • Professional dispute resolution

Administrative Advantages:

  • Single point of contact
  • Structured payment system
  • Professional contract management
  • Hunter coordination and scheduling
  • Access control systems
  • Property rules enforcement

Long-term Benefits:

  • Property improvement through managed use
  • Wildlife habitat enhancement
  • Soil and water conservation
  • Sustainable land management practices
  • Property value maintenance or increase
  • Professional documentation for future sale
  • Established history of managed recreational use