Hunting and Access Permission Agreement

Hunting and Access Permission Agreement

 By completing the “Southeast Purdue Agriculture Center (SEPAC) Daily Access / Hunting Sign-In Sheet”, you are acknowledging you have read and agree to abide by the following as consideration for permission to hunt or access the Southeast Purdue Agricultural Center.

 

  1. Permittee agrees to abide by all State and Federal laws pertaining to any game species hunted. All wildlife species listed in the current Indiana Hunting and Trapping Guide will be available to hunt. Hunting equipment must comply with regulations regarding state owned

 

  1. Permittee agrees to carry on his or her person their Southeast Purdue Agriculture Center (SEPAC) Daily HUNTING Permit and Check-Out Card or Southeast Purdue Agriculture Center (SEPAC) Daily Access Permit and Check-Out Card for inspection by any authority at any time the Permittee is on the Southeast Purdue Agricultural Center.

 

  1. While on the property, Permittee will place the lower portion of the Southeast Purdue Agriculture Center (SEPAC) Daily Hunting (or Access) Permit and Check-Out Card on the front dashboard of his vehicle.

 

  1. Permittee will fill out the Southeast Purdue Agriculture Center (SEPAC) Daily Hunting (or Access) Permit and Check-Out Card when their activities are completed each This card must then be returned to the Drop-box located at the check-in station.

 

  1. Permittee agrees to hold the Southeast Purdue Agricultural Center harmless from any and all claims for damage or injuries resulting from an accident or activity arising from the Permittee's enjoyment of this permission.

 

  1. Access to specific areas or SEPAC as a whole may be suspended by the Southeast Purdue Agricultural Center for any reason and at any time.

 

  1. Permittee agrees to remove all foreign material carried onto said property by himself and further agrees to protect all improvements such as lanes, fences, signs, crops (trees) and ground cover from any and all damage. If damage to said property should occur while exercising the enjoyment of this permission agreement, Permittee will make repairs or pay for said repairs or sufficiently compensate the Southeast Purdue Agricultural Center for

 

  1. Permittee agrees to conduct himself in a sportsmanlike and neighborly manner while on the property and in matters concerning neighboring landowners. Permittee will not shoot in the vicinity or direction of buildings or at game located off the property.

  1. Permittee will not use the property while under the influence of intoxicating substances, will not bring intoxicating substances onto the property, nor use the property for any unlawful

 

  1. Permittee will not build any structures. Portable stands to elevate hunters are allowed provided nothing is driven or screwed into trees beyond 1/2 inch. All stands must be labeled with the hunter's name, address and phone number. All stands must be removed at the conclusion of the hunting seasons. Southeast Purdue Agricultural Center will have no stands between February 1 and August 31. Any stands that are not in compliance with this agreement will be subject to removal upon discovery without any necessity to return the stand or compensate the owner.

 

  1. This Agreement is only valid for the parcels of land designated as SEPAC North Hunting and Access Areas by the Southeast Purdue Agricultural Center. A map, posted signs or any other means of communication necessary will be used to outline those areas. Maps are available for download by visiting https://ag.purdue.edu/arp/pac/Pages/Hunting-Policy.aspx.

 

  1. Permittee will keep gates closed at all Permittee will not block gates or access lanes in any fashion. No vehicles will be allowed past gates at any time. Park vehicles in designated parking areas or in safe locations along the roadside.

 

  1. Permittee assumes all responsibility for damage or injury to neighbors or neighboring property or livestock arising from the enjoyment of this permission.

 

  1. Permittees are not allowed to use All-terrain vehicles on the Southeast Purdue Agricultural Center.

 

  1. The Southeast Purdue Agricultural Center by this Agreement, does not convey to Permittee any authority, rights or claim in real estate except as is specifically set out above and does not make any guarantee to Permittee that the real estate is safe for any use or

 

  1. The Indiana Department of Natural Resources Enforcement Division, the Indiana State Police and the Jennings County Sheriff's Department will enforce this policy with appropriate

 

  1. Violation of any of the above by Permittee may result in the immediate termination of this Agreement by the Southeast Purdue Agricultural Center.

 

  1. Mushroom hunting is allowed but cutting of any trees or digging of any root crops such as ginseng or yellow-root is not permitted.

 

  1. No fires or overnight camping are permitted on

 

All rights, permission, and privileges conveyed to the Permittee by this Agreement are subject to and subservient to the rights of the Southeast Purdue Agricultural Center as owners of the property.