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THE VALUE OF INTEGRATING FOREST & WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT Wildlife Benefits
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THE VALUE OF INTEGRATING FOREST & WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT
Wildlife Benefits
Benefits of Wildlife Management Program
Annual Income from Hunting Leases Other Hunting Lease Benefits Financial Assistance for Forest Management Increase the Value of Your Forestland
Increased Land ValueBenefits of Wildlife Management
Program Land Sales – Wildlife Premium Diversity & SMZ’s Quality Deer Management Program
Positive Return For Habitat Improvements Pond Game Proof Fence
TIMO - Appraised Value
Financial Assistance for Forest Landowners Benefits of Wildlife
Management Program NRCS – Farm Bill
Conservation Stewardship Program Environmental Quality Incentive Program Wildlife Habitat Incentive Program
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Private Stewardship Grants Program
Threatened & Endangered Species Candidate Species
Hunting Lease Provide Multiple Benefits
Annual Rental Income Other Benefits
Insurance Protect Forestland Road & Boundary Maintenance Property Improvements
Full Benefit of a Hunting lease
Require Active Management on the Part of the Landowner
Expectations Should Be Clearly Understood by Both Parties
Need to be Part of the Lease Agreement Written Permission for Any Improvements
Wildlife Benefits The Value of Integrating Forest & Wildlife Management
Hunting Lease Income
Hunter Numbers
1991 1996 2001 2006 2011200
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Resident Hunters
Resident Hunters (Thousands)
Hunting Lease Customers
1 in 3 Arkansas Hunters is a member of a hunting lease
Average Lease Dues $500
25% average annual expenditure
Key Demographics
87% male Median age 40 Median household
income $45,000 Median Travel
Distance 25 miles
Loyal Customer
90% club members renew their membership annually
Median Tenure 10 years
Most Are Deer Hunters
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Huntclub Members All Hunters
%DeerTurkeySmall Game
Deer Hunting Methods
98% Modern Gun
40% Muzzleloader
40% Archery Hunt
Deer Management Preferences
17% Trophy Management 67% QDM 16% Traditional
Hunting Lease Market
Public Industry/Cor-porate
Private0
10
20
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Public Hunting Leased Friends & Family
%
Trends In Hunting Lease Rates
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
$2.00
$2.50
$3.00
$3.50
$4.00
$4.50
$5.00
$5.50
$6.00
$6.50
$7.00
Southeast Average
2001-2012 Hunting Lease Price Surveys. The Wildlife Company
Trends In Hunting Lease Rates
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
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2008
2009
2010
$2.00
$2.50
$3.00
$3.50
$4.00
$4.50
$5.00
$5.50
$6.00
$6.50
$/acre
2001-2012 Hunting Lease Price Surveys. The Wildlife Company
Arkansas Hunting Lease Rates
$2.00
$3.00
$4.00
$5.00
$6.00
2001-2012 Hunting Lease Price Surveys. The Wildlife Company
Key Market Statistics
Arkansas 9.8 Hunters/mi2
Buck Harvest 3.7 bucks/mi2
1.8 mature bucks/mi2
Average Lease Fee $4.50/acre
Southeast USA 7.8 Hunters/mi2
Buck Harvest 3.3 bucks/mi2
1.2 mature bucks/mi2
Average Lease Fee $6.50/acre
Regional Differences In Lease Fees Strong demand for hunting leases Arkansas has good hunting quality Household Income
Arkansas $45,000 Median Household Income Southeast $55,000 Median Household Income
Hunting Lease Market Conclusions Strong Demand for Hunting Leases Deer Hunting Drives Hunting Lease Market Demand for QDM
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