Wish we all could, the trouble is it is going for $5000+ an acre, forestland in large tract is $2000 a acre. Now I am not sure but don't a quarter mill laying around to buy a recreational property with a potential for a timber investment. That is the point of leasing, but I agree with you on the lease rate and your point is well heard on buy your own, just the middle class can't afford their own property anymore. I am from Pocahontas County originially. The 3rd largest county in the state, and the least in population. Mostly national forest. No industry or economy other then logging or sawmill labor. Land sells for $10,000 a acre for all tracts, not just your 1 acre house lot. So, land prices are being driven up because of city folks looking for that nature retreat. So, again it comes down to the middle class that can't afford a good piece of hunting ground.