If Steven gives a friend permission to hunt on his land, what has he given?

When Steven gives his friend permission to hunt on his land, he has granted a license. A license is a legal agreement that allows a person to enter another person's property for a specific purpose. It does not convey any ownership rights and can be revoked at any time by the property owner. In this case, Steven's friend has permission to engage in a specific activity—hunting—on a temporary basis without gaining any ownership interest or long-term rights to the property.

Additionally, a lease would involve a financial arrangement that permits a person to use the property for an extended duration, which is not the case here. An easement relates to the right to cross or use someone else's land for a specific purpose, often related to utilities or access, rather than recreational activities. Ownership rights would mean transferring a portion or all of the property to someone else, which is not what is happening in this scenario. Thus, the correct term for the permission given by Steven is indeed a license.