I just turkey hunted out there the other day, first time being there. Was really impressed with the place and hoped to summer scout and bow hunt some in the fall. Saw one Tom and tried to set up on him, but he gave me the slip.
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Originally posted by jjaimes View PostUnfortunately, I think you might be right. I kinda figured this would start happening when I saw a piece of public right off 87 sold a while back and heard it was subdivided.
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Originally posted by jnd1959 View PostAren't Crown property leases put out for bid on their leasing system? It should show up there I would think.
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Originally posted by jnd1959 View PostWith inflation, State can't keep up with the market. Their budgets are set and adjusted ahead of time. Crown saw what was available and how they could control the access better and chose the logical path. Can't fault them for it. I've often thought of leasing one of their smaller holdings just to have a place to go.
With respect to people hunting this fall, I think, unless it is written otherwise in the lease agreement, that Crown would be responsible for policing access. Lesee has a right to quiet enjoyment. Lessor must defend that right.
Either way, I would think hard before leasing the first year.
We're going to see more of this. I've spent a lot of time trying to come up with a new model for public hunting access. The best I can think of is contracted leases with property owners, secured by the state, and a public draw at market costs which needs to be enough to pay for the leases, draw and member management.
Maybe some type of creative revenue bond to get it started. Dunno. It's a tough nut to crack.
But the reality is the Texas doesn't value public hunting.
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