There is very little in life more enjoyable than the time we spend with our family and friends at our hunting camps. Protect that special part of your life by thinking ahead and planning both within your hunting clubs and in your own estate planning. Tips on How to Pass Your Equity Hunting Membership to Your Heirs For 90% of the rest of the hunters out … [Read more...]
What to Do About Trespassers On Your Land?
Trespassers will be shot - Survivors will be shot again One phrase from the most famous prayer of all says: “... and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us”... Some translate the word “trespasses” as sins, others as “debts”. Today, we think of trespassing in a different context, involving violations of landowner … [Read more...]
Mississippi Land Lease Agreements
Landowners at some point are going to deal with the prospect of leasing land for themselves, or leasing their land to others. A lease is a contract and a good contract will be well thought out and written in such a manner that both parties clearly understand and agree upon the terms. Contract disputes often arise when contracts are “ambiguous”, that is … [Read more...]
Why Use Liability Waivers?
Liability waivers are a good idea when inviting people to come on your property. Give them the waiver in advance of the activity; this gives them time to read and consider the waiver before signing it. This gives you a stronger legal standing with regards to the waiver. The most important part of reducing your liability is exercise prudence in your … [Read more...]
Practical ways for hunting clubs to reduce liability
Choose Good Leaders Preventing accidents is the best way to avoid liability. The tone for the standard of conduct for your club is set by your leaders and then usually followed by most of the other members. Consider this the next time you are electing officers. Be sure to pick someone who sets the right tone, commands the respect of the other hunters, … [Read more...]