It can be convenient to obtain a duck hunting lease just a short distance from where you live, but this isn't possible for most people. If you're looking to secure a lease and know that you'll need to travel to get there, you want to choose one that has a number of conveniences situated around it. The hunting property itself may have a variety of desirable features, but you should always assess the surrounding area when you're choosing which lease will be the right fit for you. In particular, you'll want to evaluate the proximity of these things.

Outdoors Store

While you'll probably travel with as much of your own gear as possible, you may need to restock your supplies partway through your hunting outing. It's ideal if you can choose a duck hunting lease that has at least one hunting retailer just a short distance away from it. Whether you need to load up on ammunition, apparel, and decoys, or you're just always looking for an excuse to buy new hunting gear, you'll appreciate being able to make a short drive from your hunting lease over to an outdoors store.

Hotel

Of course, you'll need somewhere to stay during your hunting trip. While some hunting properties have lodges or cabins that you can rent, this isn't always the case. It's ideal if you can find a place to hunt that is within a reasonable proximity to a few hotels or motels. If you're traveling to hunt, you may be planning to stay for several days or even a week. If so, local lodging will be important. You'll want to book your lodging as early as possible as the options may fill up quickly during peak duck hunting season.

Restaurants

It's also ideal if you can choose a duck hunting lease that is relatively close to some restaurants. While you might visit a supermarket early on in your trip to buy supplies that you can use to make lunches for each day, you'll likely want a hot and hearty meal for dinner — especially if you've been hunting in the cold. Look for more options than just fast food restaurants. This type of food may be satisfying on occasion, but the fact that it's not a healthy choice makes it a bad idea if you need to eat it daily. Many hunting lease websites will provide information about the proximity of the above amenities.

Contact a company like Mid-South Duck Holes for more information.