Finding land will be your biggest problem, especially land that will stay in one ownership long enough to make a management plan work. The usual paper and sawmill companies, independent timber companies, county foresters, consultent foresters, banks that do trust for individuals, advertisements in the paper, game wardens, etc. You have to get your name out there and work at it. When the property hopefully comes available have a good idea of the money needed and have hunters insurance available. Try to get a multi year lease. It may take years to get what you want. We pay an average of $6.50 per acre, but it is a lot higher in many areas.