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Abstract
Recreational leases for hunting,
fishing, and wildlife watching
provide a means by which
landowners can supplement their
income from land ownership.
Illinois professional farm managers
were surveyed regarding
recreational leases held by their
clients. Information was collected
on lease rates, recreational uses,
wildlife types, land management
practices, and property
characteristics. Results indicated
that 38 percent of managers had
recreational leases on about 6
percent of their managed
properties. Lease rates ranged
from $1-75 per acre. Results of a
hedonic lease rate model indicated
adoption of land management
practices and location positively
affected lease rates.