L.A. Jordan and J.P. Workman. Fee hunting opportunities for deer and elk in Utah are primarily distinguished from those on public land by hunter density. Both hunters and landowners think that animal density is higher on private land. About half of the fee-hunt landowners surveyed lease to hunting clubs or outfitters. The lease agreement may stipulate that hunters are to post and patrol the property and repair any damages caused by hunters.
Typical services provided under a lease system include a place to camp, water and firewood.
Half of the landowners issue trespass permits directly to individual hunters. Under a permit system, landowners expect to post and patrol their property themselves and cover all expenses associated with the hunt. Hunts regulated by permit are more likely to be fully guided and catered. The net economic value of elk hunting in Idaho. Sorg and L.J. Nelson.