[/QUOTE]The part you are not considering is the 17 years itself. Something triggered Jeff's desire to lease 17 years ago. If he doesn't lease, where is Jeff going to hunt during that timeframe? What kind of experience is that going to provide? At the end of 17 years, he might have a down payment...

I was thinking this the whole time... Where is he hunting for 17 years? If its public and it sucks, was it worth it to give up 17 years? If the place he's hunting for 17 years is decent... then why buy? Or lease?