Press Release

MFPA offers landowners & hunt clubs liability insurance

Most affordable hunt/lease liability in the state; MFPA will begin issuing policies in September

September 2, 2004—Jefferson City, MO:  Hunters and landowners will soon have the ability to be insured for the upcoming hunting season as the Missouri Forest Products Association has teamed up with Davis-Garvin Agency, Inc. to offer hunt/lease liability insurance to its members. The association is the only source in the state for affordable hunt/lease liability insurance.   

“This is a program we have wanted to implement for a while,” MFPA Executive Director Cory Ridenhour said. “It has had great success in the southeastern part of the country and benefits all parties involved. Landowners have to realize their general liability policies do not cover hunting activities on their land. This special policy is needed for protection.”

The hunt/lease plan provides comprehensive general liability insurance for hunting clubs and for the timberland owner who is leasing the land for hunting. There is a $1 million per limit occurrence and a $2 million aggregate limit. Liability covers bodily injury and property damage. To participate in this program and qualify for the low rate of 16 cents per acre, both the landowner and the hunt club must be current members of MFPA.

MFPA will begin issuing policies on Monday, September 13.  To view a list of frequently asked questions regarding hunt/lease liability insurance, please visit the MFPA website at www.moforest.org

For more information contact the MFPA office at (573) 634-3252.