How can a landowner protect himself against potential liability related to deer hunting?
Lawsuits brought by hunters against consenting landowners are extremely rare. The following suggestions will help to further reduce the limited likelihood of any legal proceedings. Indicate on the property map any potential hazards. Hazards may include abandoned wells, old gravel pits, sink holes, cliffs or vacant buildings. If you are not sure if a feature is a hazard, place it on map to be safe. Make sure that all recreating on your property receive a copy of the map. If you lease your property to a hunting club, require the club to acquire liability insurance coverage for hunting activities. This liability insurance will provide coverage for the landowner in the rare occurrence of a lawsuit. Contact your insurance agent for information regarding hunting liability insurance. Your hunting club may have access to liability insurance through non-profit conservation organizations. More detailed information on landowner liability can be found in the publication “Recreational Access and La
