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The way things are looking for me, I couldn't afford my share of a 1,000 acre lease anyway. If we have ten people, why don't we look at the 250 acre plot? Even if we were all to hunt on the same day, we'd have plenty of space, IMHO. If we maintain a good relationship with the land owner, we might be able to secure a larger chunk of land next season.

What do you guys think?

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Sounds good to me, but if we have ten members and they each bring other family members or guests it could get crowded. I don't think that aspect has been addressed yet.

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Hello, I did speak with the owner briefly but I had an alert one call from my job during that time we are to talk again this evening.

To the question of being crowded, cost etc., my goal is to keep the expense reasonable for all interested. I figured with the 250 acres there would be plenty of room. However if guest etc., were to hunt as well yes this will become crowded I guess it all depends on how each may be located, type of weapon etc.

I think the more hunters the greater the land needed, this will still offest cost at 20-30 hunters it will almost remain the same with less expense picking up 30 hunters on the 500 acres $167.00 a man/woman/child whichever the case.

Recap, this is for either 1000 acres, 500 acres or just the minimum 250 acres @ $10 per acre.

I will keep all of you informed all my conversations with the land owner. I will be asking to walk the properties within the coming week.

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Keep up the great work, VAsavage270!!! [8D]

I don't have "guests" or family that hunts with me, so I'm just a common newbie out looking for a prime piece of land to hunt. 250 acres sounds sweet and will be plenty of room.

My oldest sister/bro-in-law in upstate NY have that 125 acre farm and over the 4th of July holiday, when my wife/kids/myself went up there, we saw the whole place and it is HUGE!!

Here's an aerial photo of the farm. This is exactly what 125 acres looks like. .....Now double that for a 250 acre spread for the VA group and you can image how much land we could have!

Butch A.

P.S. the photo is below and my sister outlined the property with a black line.

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FYI, I'm not planning to make a habit out of bringing guests (I tend to prefer solitude during a hunt), but I might bring my wife once or twice over the season for deer, and maybe a few times for turkeys. The only other person I hunt with lives in MD, and he's not willing to pay the non-resident license fee to come down here.

Perhaps we should all consider how many guests we might bring--this will give us a better idea of how much land to lease.

Still, even for 10 people plus 10 guests, I think 250 acres is plenty as long as everyone doesn't decide to go wandering around by themselves.

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I would never bring more than one guest/ family member at any one time.

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Good Morning,

Gentlemen this is a recap of interest so far I have complied a list of those showing their particular interest as well for friends and family. This is just a list from the most recent postings as Butch would say “TTT” if I missed anyone forgive me.

It’s inparative to have an accurate count of hunters, members so we’ll know how to plan etc., As it stands we have enough to cover the expense for 250 acres and not reach too far into our pockets. I am working diligently on speaking with the owner and setting up a property visit etc. I have also contacted a few other property owners I spoke with when we first broached of this club possibility that I put off to the side.

I had the understanding a few of our group members were working on other specific properties as well, so if you have that information we would greatly appreciate you sharing. Time is of an essence! Otherwise I’m almost married to Quantico again with a few other little spots I Umm Just visit locally lol well to sum it up sneak into commuter lots along the 95 corridor it works hehe. In any case I have a place I’ll be hunting this year when all else fails it’s just a drive Suffolk VA

1. Aught Six
2. Bowhntr 09
3. ButchA
4. Coolbrze0
5. Eng40
6. Gun-barrel Diplomat
7. Phoenix MA
8. Takeahike
9. Taz?
10. VaSavage

RE: New Va Group Hopefully!!!!!!
 

Damn I see the board has been almost as busy as I have lol!!!!

Work has not let me have a chance to stop and think to often and trying ot tidy up[ honey do's before season hits hard...

Update on the golf club.. No much different... I wont get an answer until close to oct.. Due to the fact they are unsure when the start date of the 2nd course is going to be..

I have spoken with a few other landowners and have on possible 400 acre lease in caroline county..... I made a offer and have to see if its more than the group that had it last year... I did express our desires and such and that seem to be a good thing with him but he said the guys who had it last year would have first chance but I could offer up a bid and if it was higher than what they offer we have a chance for it... and to sign a multi year lease with him!!

I am also getting ready to go to Quantico as well as Belvoir.... It will be nice to hunt in the back yard (quantico) and nice to be able to hunt after the first sat in Jan.. Belvoir lol...

Va... What other props do you have in your hand?? lol I tried the one you sent last year/// like 185 acres in Stafford but the guy told me the county was going to buy it when I spole with him a month ago so it was a no go !

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Eng!! dang your alive..lmao

Well I've been playing phone tag with the farmville owner, I will be at Belvoir also Sept. 26 for the IBEC so I can hunt through March..lol

I will be at Quantico as well to qualify for base side hunting areas 1,2,3, etc. I have to check I think they open up Sept. first and I need to renew my pass.

Other than that I have nothing much I tried contacting the Stafford Property along with a few others from last year.

Damit Eng you better find something fast you started this madness which has us all up and ready for a kill..lmao

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Update, I just received an email from a piece of property I was looking at last year.

I am the owner of a 322acre farm in Bumpass Virginia. The farm is located approximately 5 minutes below Lake Anna with its Southwest border on the Little River. The "Little River" is exactly that , a little river with much Marsh land, ideal for ducks. Other water on the farm includes two streams, one on its East border and one on part of the Northwest border. It also has large pond about 6 or 8 acres and another small pond about 1 acre.
Approximately 180 acres are open fields with the balance woodland. There is an abundance of Whitetail, Turkey, and other small game since it has not been open to hunting for the past ten years. Richmond is a 45 minute drive south.

Owners Reply: The previous hunters have been placed on extended overtime at their job. They all work at the same place. I was notified that unless the overtime is dropped they will not renew. That being the situation, the property will be available.

He wants $5 per acre minimum originally it was $4 not bad considering 10 of us @ $161 each. Thoughts? Ideas?