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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

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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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Deer Hunting Methods

98% Modern Gun

40% Muzzleloader

40% Archery Hunt

Deer Management Preferences

17% Trophy Management 67% QDM 16% Traditional

Hunting Lease Market

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Trends In Hunting Lease Rates

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2001-2012 Hunting Lease Price Surveys. The Wildlife Company

Trends In Hunting Lease Rates

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2001-2012 Hunting Lease Price Surveys. The Wildlife Company

Arkansas Hunting Lease Rates

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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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