1,700 Acres in Hepler, KS - $7,450,000
World Class Hunting Tract with Farmland Income
Southeast Kansas simply doesn't have many 1,000+ acre contiguous tracts, let alone large tracts boasting world-class hunting for deer, turkeys, waterfowl, and quail, plus fantastic return on investment. This is one of those opportunities that flat out checks all the boxes! The main draw cutting through the middle of the farm contains a wet weather creek lined with hardwoods, brush, and bedding cover, and the amount of scrapes, rubs, and overall deer sign on the property is truly incredible. Bourbon County produces record-class bucks every year, and this is the kind of property that could produce yearly giants if managed properly. Turkeys are also spotted on every visit, which isn't surprising given the perfect habitat for them to thrive year-round.
On the waterfowl side, you have an area that's somewhat of a secret to everyone other than locals. This area winters big numbers of ducks and ...
On the waterfowl side, you have an area that's somewhat of a secret to everyone other than locals. This area winters big numbers of ducks and geese, and great hunting is already offered in the pond or dry fields. There are also seemingly infinite possibilities for new wetlands in drainage areas of field edges, let alone the obvious possibility for a huge lake to be built in the middle. Estimates show that the elevations would allow for a 100+ acre lake to be built, which would obviously further enhance the waterfowl hunting, allow for a private fishing paradise, and many other attributes for the recreational and conservation-minded land steward. This would also allow for the farmland to be irrigated and greatly increase production and income. The current dryland tillable already offers over $158,100 in yearly cash rent, providing one heck of a return on investment for a recreational playground.
The farm also already has a huntable population of quail, which has become extremely rare for southeast Kansas. A conservation-minded owner could also further enhance the quail and other wildlife habitat with grass buffer strips, CRP, or a variety of other projects. It's rare enough to find an already world-class property like this for sale at market value, let alone one that has even more room for improvement.
The sheer size and seclusion of this farm are really hard to grasp without seeing it in person, as there aren't any interior roads in the entire two-mile section. Investors, hunters, farmers, ranchers, and all types of land lovers will truly appreciate all of what this special tract has to offer. Showings are by appointment only; buyers or agents must contact the listing broker to schedule.
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2 miles north of Hepler, 1/2 mile east.
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