I'm leasing next year. Not looking to kick anyone off a place. In fact if I find out someone else is there I really don't want it. I want that place where the little ole lady hasn't let anyone hunt since 74 when Johnny left for the army.
The real reason is I want to lease is I want a place where I can take Travis and Jessica and not have to worry about others. I've had so many issues with last minute warriors showing up the day before bow season and again the day before gun season, I'm tired of it. I'm tired of putting in all the work and pre season planning only to have people show up the day before season to drive all over, hang stands, trim lanes etc. Not that the way they hunt is wrong. It's just not how I do it. My season starts in June and I bust my ass getting ready for opening day. They prefer to wait until the last minute and put in minimal work. To each their own. But I've come to the realization that the only way in going to prevent my dick from getting stepped on season after season will be to lease.
Like I said. I'm not trying to kick anyone off, limit others, etc. The place I want nobody can hunt anyway.