The farm i have been so fortunate to hunt the last three seasons, from what I am told, is going to auction early next year. Pretty bummed. Its nothing to see 10+ deer an outing on this awesome piece of property.

At this point, the farm is listed for sale and has been but I learned tonight that it will be sold if no one takes it! Sure wish I had the ability but no way possible.

I am thinking that when it sells, it will be to a deer hunter, good for nothing else!

Guess I start my look now to replace it with something that will probably never compare to this place!

Sad to hear this. Makes for a tough situation and i wish you the best in finding your next hunting property.

Time to buy a farm

That happened to me about 10 years ago. Hunting just isn't the same for me.

I've been unwilling to lease and regardless of what people say, it's difficult to get a quality experience by knocking on doors. I can get permission...but if a stranger gives it to me, they'll give it to anyone.

Hope it works out better for you.

I feel your pain. Same thing happened to me. I also refuse the lease. Hunt a lot of patch woods now and killed my first pope n young few years ago. So don't overlook the 4-5 acre spots. Just have to wait on rut and wind. Good luck!

I wish TrapperDave! Not going to happen for me for a long time I'm afraid. I have another small farm but not near the quality I am going to lose! 110 acres + of woods is hard to find these days up where I'm at!

You will find another very good spot I am sure. I have had and lost several nice hunting properties due to situations like this, sold, leased, landowner died etc.

You just can't get attached to a hunting property any more unless you own it.

Sorry to hear... Best of luck with new hunting grounds!

Man....I know how ya feel. Only in a different way.

Sorry to hear this.

I have a saying when it comes to good hunting areas..."They are as fragile as glass".

Sold, leased, family starts to hunt....etc, etc Even when you own it....still "fragile as glass" if neighbors get dogs, a new ATV to roar around on your property boundaries, or the guy next door you butt up against that used to allow "no hunting" next to you....all of the sudden sells, leases or finally allows his 6 family members that have been begging for years to hunt.

It's all "fragile as glass".

That is why years ago I vowed I will never have just one property to hunt. It's "glass insurance"...

That tears my heart out reading this.....been there.

I bought my Dream farm Built the wifes Dream home and then the neighbor passed and in 3 years 21 doubles and three houses surrounded me I Moved so the point is your never safe

B&D, sorry this has happened to you, same thing happened to me a few years ago when I lost the best hunting land around. I had hunted this place for well over 20 years and then it was sold. Fortunately I was able to buy a place down south and then some more that attached to my land a few years later and hopefully next April more land plus a house that connects to mine. Now after 7 years of management it is almost as good as the place I lost.

So... I guess what I am trying to say is, keep your head up because I am sure things will work out for you.

And Dew, I couldn't agree more with you about your take on owning land, it is "fragile as glass"

Have leased for (5) years now and experience has been pretty much positive.

If you can't afford to own, lock something up with a lease. Lot's of good leases available, and not too costly if you partner with a friend or two.

So far we have really enjoyed the lease. I know it isn't the ideal situation but I think if you can build a good relationship it's almost as good as owning.