First, a little background. Four years ago I secured a 140 acre piece of ground in Florida for wild hog hunting. Somewhat of a miracle I found it but I did. I invited other guys from the RV resort to hunt my property just trying to be a nice guy. All of my hunting experience was hunting ducks and geese. No experience hunting critters that walk. So,,, I was hopping to find some mentors and I was afraid of being in The Florida jungle alone. Well, last past spring the property sold. But....I think I can work out something with the new owner of the property. I was recommended by the previous owner, that helps.
Thinking I was out of the hog hunting business I researched other hunting options. Tons of hunt clubs offer hog hunting for $750 per hog. Some charge $250 to hunt then another $300 if you get a hog. It's all about money. Then there is public hunting in Florida but we can't hunt at night, use centerfire rifles and can't use bait.
Hunting private property is a rather golden opportunity that I offered these guys at almost no cost. Since the lease was gone or so I thought and may now have it back I think I need to change the rules with these buddies in Florida. I taught myself how to hunt hogs, overcame my fear of the jungle. I think it would be selfish to keep the property all to myself but the lack of appreciation for my generosity was somewhat profound. Not one of those buddies ever offered to take my wife and I out for pizza. I put up a blind 8' above ground single handedly. Last year a couple of them didn't pay the $50 fee that I charged. I realize this is mostly my own fault, I should have been more forward. There is only one guy I would allow to hunt under the old rules.
Need some opinions on how to proceed? I'm not in this for the money.
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