RE: Need your opinion' s on this NY lease
That' s pretty high for that many guys. I know it is a pain to make the drive, I' m in Waltham so I know your ride, but we find the farm' s taxes for a year is a good guide to consider when looking to lock up land. My suggestion for next year, head out next year right before turkey season and try and line up property for the year in that part of NY. They have typically just paid their taxes and you can secure turkey and deer rights .. usually for a lot less. Plus you' ll be talking to people who weren' t actively looking to lease their land.
The " going" rate for shared land like you' re looking at is $400 - $600 a person per season. Great area to hunt though.