RE: future of Illinois hunting
I have a hundred acres that I was the only one hunting.Several neighbors asked for permission to hunt it,but their families have much more land than me and they did not need my land for a place to hunt.I was in doubt about leasing the land to some other hunters who needed a place and I could make a little money on the side.I found a hunt club that had several soldiers as members so
I entered into a lease with two Army Rangers.I didn't charge them as much as I could have and we have the understanding that if they are deployed again to the Middle East I will refund their money.They can afford the tags since Illinois charges resident fees for active military.This was one of the best moves I have ever made.These guys have become more like hunting partners,than lessees and they even brought in my deer for me and dressed it out.The little extra money comes in handy maintaining the property and these guys love it here.If anyone else is interested in leasing to soldiers I think there may be a few more looking for a place to hunt in Ill and I will probably have another one here next year.
Bill
Bill