February 20, 2012

Hunting for Hunting Land?

Posted to Area Attractions, Denise Haviland, Don Brewer

Looking for that perfect hunting land? What are some good features to consider when going through your search? Well, BANG, here you go….

Consider hunting land that has a water feature of some sort, whether it is a pond, creek or river frontage. Border fencing is of importance along with established food plots for deer and turkey. Also consider the manmade additions, as in gates, fencing, deer stands, lodge etc. These improvements can be added later. Remember, price per acre will be reflective of how hunt-ready the land is. If the land price is low, check to see if it needs to be prepared for hunting (create food plots, work open areas or clear the stream bed, etc.). You may need to weigh the cost to prepare plus the cost of the land against acreage that is already set up for hunting.

Be ready to go over the land so that you know what you are buying. Google has a great feature that shows a satellite view of land that may be of use to you. Of course, if the property is being currently used as hunting land, the owner may be able to give you numbers, size, type of animals that are on the land. The local county extension service or game warden may be of assistance in the research to see if this is the land you are interested. The State of Alabama has multiple resources online to help also.

If the property has a house that could be used for the hunting camp it will need to have a home inspection just to be sure that there are no unforeseen issues. Yes, sometimes the hunt camp house is more along the lines of “roughing it” but you do not need additional expense after the sale. After all the discussion about the land the house on the land seems to be the least important but again needs inspection before purchasing.

Best of all, you should use the services of an agent who is a hunter also. Alfa Realty hunter (for land, houses and game), would love to be of assistance in your search for that hunt camp/home away from home.

Posted by: Denise Haviland