Got Land?

   

  Do you own multiple acres with great terrain for hunting? Do you utilize it as much as you wish? Would you ever let a stranger use it to go hunting? I’m guessing the last answer depends if you know the person and if you can trust their character. I’m also guessing you only let friends and family utilize your land because you don’t want the land to get crowded with people who is carrying a gun. However, there are many reasons why allowing hunters to hunt on your land could benefit you.

      If you are a farmer, wildlife oftentimes destroys crops as they graze. Hunting can help reduce crop depravation. Deer can also be destructive to fencing considering that they travel far. Allowing hunters to use your land helps manage wildlife populations. Hunting is the checks and balance to a healthy habitat. Too many deer can result in spread of diseases, disruptions of other wildlife communities due to lack of food, and destruction of natural habitat.

     Hunting is crucial when it comes to funding the wildlife management. Hunters require a tag to kill an animal. The money that hunters pay for tag goes to conservation efforts such as national park upkeep, protection of wildlife, hunter education programs, and more. The Pittmann-Robertson Act serves as a Federal aid to States for management of wildlife. Hunting also promotes the economy by purchases such as hunting gear and vehicles.

    For those of you who have land, would you let a hunter utilize your land? What if there was a small reward and a contract between you and the sportsmanship. What if there was an app that serviced all your needs to allow hunters use your land. Let us know in the comments your reservations about letting people hunt on your property.