An arrangement allowing individuals or groups to temporarily utilize land within Oklahoma for the purpose of pursuing game animals. This agreement grants the lessee the right to hunt on the designated acreage, typically for a specified period, such as a hunting season, in exchange for monetary compensation to the landowner.
This practice is important because it offers access to hunting grounds that might otherwise be unavailable. Landowners can generate income from their property without permanently relinquishing ownership. Historically, leasing hunting rights has provided a vital source of revenue for rural landowners, contributing to the economic stability of these communities while simultaneously regulating hunting pressure and promoting wildlife management.