Frequently Asked Questions
How active is the hunting lease market in Georgia?
Georgia has one of the busiest hunting lease markets in the entire South. According to research from the University of Georgia Warnell School of Forestry, good hunting land with food plots and healthy woods usually leases for 10 to 25 dollars per acre every year. The high-end quail plantations in the southwest charge much more than that. Many buyers actually count on this lease money to help pay for their new property. For example, a 500-acre property leasing for 15 dollars an acre puts 7500 dollars in your pocket every year, which easily covers your property taxes and tractor fuel.
What wildlife species can be hunted on Georgia land?
According to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, you can hunt whitetail deer, spring wild turkey, bobwhite quail, mourning dove and migrating ducks. You can also hunt wild hogs all year round with no rules on how many you take. People often forget that the north and central parts of Georgia have a huge black bear population, which gives you a great big game option that you do not get in most Southern states. Because the state offers long hunting seasons and cheap tags for out-of-state hunters, it is a highly attractive place to buy a hunting camp.
What does hunting land cost per acre in Georgia?
According to rural land market reports from the University of Georgia, basic hunting and timber land in the southern half of the state costs 1500 to 3000 dollars per acre. If the land already has a great road system and established food plots, the price jumps to 2500 to 4000 dollars per acre. The best hunting land sitting right on a major river usually sells for 3000 to 5000 dollars per acre. The famous quail hunting areas down around Thomasville are the most expensive and easily sell for 6000 to 10000 dollars per acre. Overall, Georgia hunting land is a fantastic deal when you compare it to the high prices in the Carolinas.
