I had 30 minutes to decide. That’s the average online listing time Ohio leases are on the market before getting gobbled up. I didn’t have time to pack the truck and get out of the driveway, let alone drive the five hours to go inspect the property.
That said, it’s best to at least see and walk a property before leasing or buying it. There are too many unknowns and potential downsides. But I didn’t have that luxury with my latest Ohio lease. Fortunately, I was able to remote speed scout (e-scout) well enough that I was confident it’d be a good property. And it has been. In three seasons, my lease buddy and I both filled two of our three buck tags.
Generally, the most successful hunters are prepared ones, though. Private or public land. Purchased, leased, or hunting by permission. No matter the type of access,
