Hunting leases can create extra revenue from land

Benjamin Herrold
Nov 15, 2025
Nov 15, 2025

buck — Farmers can consider leasing out farmland for hunting to generate additional revenue from land.
MFT photo by Benjamin Herrold

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While many farmers enjoy hunting and fishing on their own land, some also generate extra revenue by providing hunting access to land for a fee.

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