160 acres Private Hunting

Last gun, that is what i am looking to make it.
I have hunted the area for the last 35 yrs so was thinking I could provide maps of some of the highlights of the area not just for hunting but year round .
Hike in waterfalls app. 10 kms away
Green zone 15 kms,
County map with land owners names.
Will have some trails on the quarter for walking, skiing.
Beaver dams for wildlife viewing, Beaver, Otters etc.
Lots of Birds and a wide variety wildlife
 
Full disclaimer, zero experience in short term, or cabin rentals.

I do have experience in both small and large scale rental properties.

Large scale properties can take more risk, due to volume and overall income. If 1/300 units are destroyed, it’s a minor issue. If 1/1 unit is destroyed, it’s a major problem.

Due diligence, credit checks are paramount for safety for both operations, but especially for small scale rentals. A damage deposit means nothing when the damage is hundreds of times the deposit.

The work, due diligence involved in short term rentals would be much greater and ongoing compared to a long term rental.

I’m guessing here, but a long term renter is more likely to treat it with respect. Damages, maintenance overall would likely be greatly reduced.

Not everyone has credit, or cares. Even if an amount is awarded by courts, it’s up to you to collect, and some people have nothing to go after.

Just a few thoughts.

Beautiful place, and good luck!
 
Good idea. Not sure what it's worth, but could be cool. Maybe even book in the odd week for "solo" hunters who don't have a group to get together at the cabin?
 
That's kinda how I'm thinking, keeping it unique so couple's or 2 guys or girls can come out for a few days year round and enjoy the quarter and all it has to offer.
 
track said:
Economic commodity??? You're kidding right? Outfitters, taxidermists, trappers, government etcetera make money from wildlife.
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My comment was obviously made in the context of paid access for hunting. Conflating that issue with government, outfitters, etc. is a stretch, even for you track. But then it’s pretty much par for the course…

Since you mention outfitters and at the risk of you having a question mark indignation seizure- APOS could disappear from face of the earth tomorrow and it would be no loss.

(Sorry reb.)
 
LittleBoyLefty said:
My comment was obviously made in the context of paid access for hunting. Conflating that issue with government, outfitters, etc. is a stretch, even for you track. But then it’s pretty much par for the course…

Since you mention outfitters and at the risk of you having a question mark indignation seizure- APOS could disappear from face of the earth tomorrow and it would be no loss.

(Sorry reb.)
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I agree with you about not leasing/renting land for hunting; I would be pissed if Alberta turned into a ####hole like Ontario and Quebec, and for various other reasons, besides leasing land for hunting. However, many disciplines profit from wildlife, a true fact. I also failed to mention, hunting and gun stores.
 
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.I guess should have been clearer on my plans
Myself and sons all hunt on our quarter and others in the area.
The idea was to get some ideas on how to make use of the cabin year round hunting season included.
It really is a remarkable place if you enjoy the outdoors and like to spend a few days relaxing without out all of the modern conveniences.
 
Treat it as an Airbnb that way you are converted under there insurance, you have more visibility, you will end up with a better turnaround and lots of people doing that up here and it works really well!!
 
crazy_davey said:
Doing that would be illegal. Having a hard time following along?
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I think you are. The legality of it was not what the argument was about:
"And making it illegal to charge for hunting access is an important part of maintaining Canadian hunting culture for everyone. Wildlife shouldn’t be an economic commodity."
Making it illegal to charge for hunting access is important for hunting culture, why? If you already own private property, the option would then be that people hunt for free, and you get no benefit from it. I'm not trying to argue, I goose hunt on a lady's land and give her a gift card, wine ect after the season, which is essentially paying her... if that was illegal, she'd have even less reason to really let me go, so I am thankful I can do that. I think hunting private property also puts less pressure on public. I'm in Ontario so maybe it's totally different but even up north a little bit, there's quite a bit of hunting pressure and land is double what it used to cost 7-8 years ago - at least double.
 
pathfinder76 said:
Do you condone poaching?
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If you have a hunting license and using tags - following limits ect, my belief is you should be able to hunt on private property. I know in China they like to tell you what you can and cannot do on your own property but I do think here you should be able to, since you know - you paid for it and it is yours, that's the idea of actually owning something.
 
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