Hunting Cabin

[MnFn]

Go for it! There are lots of ways to proceed. Twenty years ago a friend of mine bought 80 acres, then bought a camping trailer and put it out there.

I saw the wisdom in that and found 120 acres for sale (very reasonably) in 1995. I have a huntable population of deer, grouse, the occasional timber wolf and a bear every once in awhile. I rent out the field for hay and that helps a bit on the taxes.

Eventually, my friend upgraded to a small cabin and I bought his old trailer for $300. I have used the trailer for about 10 years now.

Not pretty, and it will never compare favorably to Shrewhaven or Little Big Man's abode. When it gets below zero you can burn through the wood pile, pretty quickly.

Not too nice, but even then someone had to break in and steal a twenty dollar microwave oven. (sad what some people will stoop to) My wife has no desire to use it as a weekend home, so I don't have to spend a bunch of money keeping it pretty. But it does the job, I have nothing in it and have never regretted it.

The only "negative" is my valuation has steadily increased and my property tax has tripled. One thing to consider: since my shack is a camping trailer, I don't pay more property task vs a permanent structure.  You have to decide if it is worth it. It might be, to you.

The hunting shack:





The land:





Most days, we have a pretty good time and build a few memories as a by product. Not only hunting, but putting up wood, clearing trails; it is just fun spending time out there.

[james hoffman]

I bought a camp in 1990 and have made modest upgrades since . It's not pretty and still not done ,but it survived a divorce and I still hunt there every fall and springs turkey.have to lease property that I hunted free for 30 years ,but I wouldn't trade it for anything.this year I retired October 1. And have used it a lot more.go for it you'll be glad later.

[DeerSpotter]

Those who hesitate Lose ! You're investing In something you enjoy, you're also investing in your children for the memories that you're going to give them for a lifetime

I would do it


Carl

[Krex1010]

I consider myself extremely blessed to be a member of a small hunting club, we have a cabin and some land. It is absolutely my favorite place on this earth. It's my refuge, my safe haven, the place my mind goes when I'm stressed. I kill far more deer close to home than I do at my cabin, but those mountains and hollows own my soul. Build your cabin.

[kadbow]

My little cabin is coming up on its 20th anniversary this summer.  Keep it simple but comfortable.  Mine is a bit remote, no electricity or running water but so nice to return to after a cold snowy day hunting elk.  Not a single regret here.

[JamesV]

Personally I would never build anything on property I didn't own or hold a long term lease on.

[Bobaru]

For what it's worth:  my father only had one regret in his life - he converted his cabin into a permanent home.

I sure do miss roasting on one side and freezing on the other....  Maybe he should have just gotten a vertical rotisserie to put us kids on.  Would have been cheaper.