Hunting Lease - Annual Payments and Use Terms - 4 Year Term

Sep 16, 2026

Uploaded by James

Hunting Lease drafted for the State of Alabama and a lessee, establishing a defined lease area in X County, Alabama and a term governed by the Governor’s signature through the end date specified in the agreement. The lease sets annual payment obligations with a scheduled three percent increase, detailed payment methods, check requirements, and late-payment penalties and termination triggers. It restricts the lease area to private, noncommercial hunting use, requires pre-possession examination, disclaims warranties, and outlines lessee duties for maintenance, firebreaks, vegetation protection, reporting of violations, and hazardous waste removal.

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Pages9

Reading Time3 min

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Lease Area / Term

Annual Payments

Use of Lease Area

Examination of Lease Area, No Warranty or Guarantee

Care of Lease Area

Fire Prevention

STATE OF ALABAMA ) ) X COUNTY ) HUNTING LEASE \#X This Lease, entered into on this the X day of X, X, by and between the State of Alabama, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, State Lands Division, acting by and through its Commissioner (hereinafter “Lessor”), and X (hereinafter “Lessee”) (Lessor and Lessee collectively hereinafter “Parties”), is made on the following terms, conditions and covenants: 1. LEASE AREA / TERM Lessor does hereby lease and rent unto Lessee the following described premises situated in X County, Alabama: X (hereinafter “Lease Area”) It is understood and agreed that this Lease is for a term beginning on the date of the Governor’s signature and ending on June 30, 2025 , unless otherwise terminated as herein provided. 2. ANNUAL PAYMENTS Lessee agrees to pay Lessor, in advance, rent in the amount of X AND X/100 DOLLARS ($X) for the first rent installment (2021-2022), the receipt and sufficiency of which is acknowledged. The next three (3) successive annual installments shall be adjusted by an increase of three percent (3%) over the previous year’s rental amount. Each successive annual installment is due on or before July 1st of each year this Lease is in effect. Lessee hereby acknowledges and agrees that each annual payment installment is due and payable on July 1st without issuance of an invoice or other notice by Lessor. Successive annual rental rates are as follows: 2022 – 2023: $X 2023 – 2024: $X 2024 – 2025: $X Payment must be made by cashier’s check, official bank check or other certified funds as approved by Lessor. Personal checks or cash may not be accepted. All checks must be made payable to the State Lands Division and forwarded to Lessor’s address in Paragraph 21. Payments must include the Lease number on the check, payment stub or cover letter. Payments not received by Lessor on or before July 31st shall be assessed a penalty of ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS ($150) or ten percent (10%) of the amount due to Lessor, whichever amount is greater. Failure by Lessee to deliver a delinquent payment installment and applicable penalty to Lessor on or before August 10th shall be cause for immediate termination of the Lease by Lessor. 3. USE OF LEASE AREA The Lease Area shall be used and occupied solely for the purpose of private, noncommercial hunting by Lessee, authorized guests, and members (if Lessee is a hunting club) . Lessee shall not use nor permit the Lease Area to be used for any other purpose whatsoever. 4. EXAMINATION OF LEASE AREA, NO WARRANTY OR GUARANTEE Lessee shall examine the Lease Area before taking possession and entry into possession shall constitute conclusive evidence that as of the date thereof the Lease Area was in good order and satisfactory condition. Nothing herein shall be construed as a warranty that the Lease Area is fit or suitable for the use and purpose for which it is leased. Lessor has made no representations with respect to said Lease Area except as herein expressly set forth. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, this Lease is granted and accepted without any warranty of title and without any recourse against Lessor whatsoever, either express or implied, it being expressly agreed that the Lessor shall not be required to return any payments received hereunder or be otherwise responsible to Lessee therefor. 5. CARE OF LEASE AREA Lessee will take good care of the Lease Area and will return it to Lessor in at least as good or better condition as at the commencement of this Lease. Lessee shall annually maintain (by minimum of bush hogging) property line fire breaks in accordance with Lessor’s specifications to Lessor’s satisfaction. Lessee must till, fertilize , and plant fire lanes, roadsides and/or approved food plots at its own expense and in coordination with Lessor. No new food plots or other agricultural practices shall be undertaken without the prior written approval of Lessor. Lessee shall n

FAQs

What is the lease term and when does it end?

The term begins on the date of the Governor’s signature and ends on the stated June 30, 2025 date, unless terminated earlier under the lease provisions.

How are annual payments calculated and when are they due?

The first installment is due for the first rent period, and each of the next three annual installments increases by three percent over the previous year. Each annual installment is due on or before July 1 each year without additional invoicing or notice.

What are the approved uses of the lease area?

The lease area may be used only for private, noncommercial hunting by the lessee, authorized guests, and members if the lessee is a hunting club, and for no other purpose.

Sep 16, 2026

Uploaded by James