I was blessed most of my life with 360 acres of family-owned land in Jack County which I had mostly to myself.
I’ve never had to share a hunting lease in my 62-years on earth. Yes, call me spoiled.
That had to be sold off several years ago when my mother developed dementia.
I currently own 30 acres not too far from there, but I’m probably going to have to sell to send my son to college.
Which I guess would leave me looking for a lease. But I not only do I not know how to look for one, I don’t even know if a season lease would be worthwhile for me.
I don’t really enjoy deer hunting that much anymore. The only Texas hunting I truly enjoy are turkey, quail, and capping feral hogs with a pistol.
What would miss is being able to roam the brush with a handgun and popping hogs, or ambushing them occasionally (that’s the only “hunting” I do over a feeder), locating turkeys & calling in gobblers (sometimes coyotes & bobcats), or following a good dog in search of Bob whites. Pond fishing is definitely a plus.
If a season lease is a matter of “here’s your little corner to setup your stand & feeder”, count me out. I do keep feeders, but only for supplement, baiting hogs, and letting the youngsters get their feet wet taking their first doe.
So, after reading my life story there, what advice do you have for a Texas hunting lease virgin? Is a lease even suitable for my needs? If so, how do I go about finding one? My budget would be $5k annually.
I’ve never had to share a hunting lease in my 62-years on earth. Yes, call me spoiled.
That had to be sold off several years ago when my mother developed dementia.
I currently own 30 acres not too far from there, but I’m probably going to have to sell to send my son to college.
Which I guess would leave me looking for a lease. But I not only do I not know how to look for one, I don’t even know if a season lease would be worthwhile for me.
I don’t really enjoy deer hunting that much anymore. The only Texas hunting I truly enjoy are turkey, quail, and capping feral hogs with a pistol.
What would miss is being able to roam the brush with a handgun and popping hogs, or ambushing them occasionally (that’s the only “hunting” I do over a feeder), locating turkeys & calling in gobblers (sometimes coyotes & bobcats), or following a good dog in search of Bob whites. Pond fishing is definitely a plus.
If a season lease is a matter of “here’s your little corner to setup your stand & feeder”, count me out. I do keep feeders, but only for supplement, baiting hogs, and letting the youngsters get their feet wet taking their first doe.
So, after reading my life story there, what advice do you have for a Texas hunting lease virgin? Is a lease even suitable for my needs? If so, how do I go about finding one? My budget would be $5k annually.