Going rates
Hunting-lease rates per acre, by state
Southeast annual lease rates, per acre, by habitat tier. Yours depends on game, access, and how the land is managed — the calculator above applies these for you.
| State | Entry / open | Managed | Prime / exclusive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $6–10/ac | $12–20/ac | $25–38/ac |
| Georgia | $8–12/ac | $15–25/ac | $30–45/ac |
| Mississippi | $6–10/ac | $12–18/ac | $22–35/ac |
| South Carolina | $7–12/ac | $14–22/ac | $28–40/ac |
| North Florida | $7–11/ac | $14–24/ac | $30–50/ac |
Illustrative ranges drawn from published regional pricing (Forest Resource Consultants, 2026) and university survey data (University of Georgia deer leases average ~$16/acre). Actual rates vary widely by tract.
Common questions
Pricing your hunting lease
- How much can I lease my land for hunting?
- Most Southeast hunting leases run about $10–$50 per acre per year, depending on state, game, habitat, and access. In Georgia, University of Georgia survey data puts deer leases around $16/acre on average; Alabama commonly clusters near $10/acre with prime creek-bottom tracts reaching $35–45. Use the calculator above for a band, and we'll give you a real number for your specific ground.
- How much should I charge for a hunting lease per acre?
- Start from your state's going rate (see the table on this page), then adjust up for good deer/turkey habitat, food plots, water, and easy access — or down for open ground and limited game. Pricing per acre is the standard, and the calculator applies these bands for you.
- Do bigger properties earn more per acre?
- Usually the opposite — per-acre price tends to be inverse to size. A small, exclusive 40–80 acre tract with good habitat often commands a higher $/acre than a large tract, because hunters pay a premium for private, uncrowded ground. Small parcels still lease well.
- How many acres do I need to lease my land for hunting?
- Less than you'd think. Small tracts lease, and a rough guide is about one hunter per ~33 acres — so 100–200 acres comfortably supports a party. Deer hunting is ideal around 50+ acres, and turkey can work on far less. Don't rule your land out for being small.
- How accurate is this estimate?
- It's a solid ballpark built from published regional and university rate data, but it's an estimate — real value depends on your specific game, access, habitat, and local demand. Tell us about your land and we'll give you a real number, free and with no obligation.
- What does it cost to list my land?
- Nothing up front. There's no fee to get a valuation and no fee to list. We only earn a share when your land earns, so we're aligned with you — and you're never locked into a multi-year contract.
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