What mrbb said. also, there are Real Estate companies that specialize in land sales for farming, ranching, hunting, etc. Just looking at what they have listed and the intended purpose of that land will give you more understanding of what you're looking for. If you talk with one of those realtors, they can give you an idea of what to expect with regard to zoning, etc. and can maybe steer you to land further out which costs less per acre. You can also look at your state's DFW website to get an idea what game is in what areas, counties, etc. in your state. You have a lot of research to do but it's a fun project.