Here are answers to some questions you may have about RMS. If you don't see your question answered here, contact us
1. Most hunting agreements are called leases. Why does RMS use the term License?
In a legal sense, a license is usually considered a privilege conveying permission to enter land or perform some act on the land of another.
2. Why does RMS license land for hunting?
RMS licenses the lands we manage for hunting
for a number of reasons. First, in the southern
US, hunting clubs are a traditional method of
hunting that is also very compatible with forest
management. By developing a relationship with
a group of hunters on a specific area, the care of
the property improves, as does the opportunity
to manage the wildlife found on those lands.
And the revenue from hunting licenses helps
defray some of the costs of land ownership.
3. Is subleasing permitted?
NO, subleasing is not permitted, and is considered a serious breech
of the RMS Hunting License Agreement
4. Is there a preference shown for who licenses a particular tract?
Typically, when a
property comes available, the adjoining landowner or hunting club will be contacted to see if they
have an interest. After that, our foresters will consult the waiting list, trying to match up the best
qualified group with the type property that is available. Any group with a known history of
wildlife violations or demonstrated lack of ability to get along with our neighbors will not be
considered.
5. Can a person or a hunting club apply for more than one available tract?
Yes
7. Are we able to post the property we license from RMS?
Yes
8. What type of deer stands can we use on the property?
With regard to deer stands, safety is
the #1 consideration. The RMS License Agreement and Good Neighbor Policy do not permit
stands to be erected within 50 feet of the property line, a hunt club boundary, or a public road
(distance from road may be farther depending on state regulations). Stands can not be nailed to
trees. They may be fastened with non-metallic fastening devices, or with chains and binders if
loosened periodically to prevent them from growing into the tree. Freestanding deer stands are
also permitted.
9. Can we put up a gate on the road leading into the property?
Yes, with permission from
the RMS forester responsible for the property, and if done in a manner in keeping with RMS
specifications.
10. Can we plant food plots?
Yes, with
permission from the RMS forester responsible
for the property, and if the club is willing to
keep the plots maintained from year to year.
11. Is the license renewable?
Yes, unless
notified in writing prior to the expiration of
the term, or unless the agreement is
terminated with cause, the license agreement
automatically renews.
12. Can we have a campsite?
With water?
With electricity? In most cases, the answer to all three questions is yes, with approval of the
RMS forester responsible for the property. Electric lines must be buried underground, for
obvious reasons associated with the harvesting of trees.
13. Can we use our ATV on the property?
Yes, in accordance with the terms of the license
agreement. ATVs are to be used on designated roads, for the purposes of hunting or patrolling
the property. They are not permitted to be ridden in streams, or in a manner that leads to erosion.
14. Who do we contact when we have questions about our hunting license?
At the time the
license is issued, or a renewal made, you will be notified who the local contact for your area is,
and given their contact information.
15. How do you determine the price of a hunting license?
Typically we try to establish a price
in keeping with the local market value for access to hunting lands. A number of other factors
may be considered, including type property, assess to the tract, amenities in place on the property,
habitat quality, and diversity of game species that can be hunted.
16. Is it possible that RMS could sell a piece of property that I have under license?
Yes that
is possible. If this happens, the club will be reimbursed a portion of its license fees as per the
schedule in the RMS Hunting License.
17. If I am willing to be considered for a license anywhere, what do I do?
Fill out an
application form (available on the RMS web site) for the state(s) in which you have an interest.
18. I really don't want to start or run a hunting club, but would like to be considered for
membership in a club that is already established. What do I do?
Fill out an application form
(available on the RMS web site) for the state(s) in which you have an interest, and clearly state on
the form you are interested in membership in an existing club.
