Beautiful
rolling terrain, exceptional habitat diversity, strategic hunting access, and
outstanding recreational opportunities highlight this 84± acre hunting and
recreational property located approximately 6 miles southwest of Ottumwa, Iowa.
This
picturesque Southern Iowa farm offers an attractive combination of rolling
hills, scenic creek bottoms, native warm-season grasses, timber, brush, and
open ground, creating an ideal mix of habitat for whitetail deer, wild turkey,
and other wildlife. The property’s diverse terrain and natural features provide
excellent bedding cover, travel corridors, and opportunities for strategic food
plot development, making it an appealing property for hunters looking to
establish and manage their own recreational retreat.
One of the
farm’s most desirable hunting features is its southern access, providing
excellent opportunities to enter and exit the property while taking advantage
of predominant fall winds. A well-established trail system provides convenient
access throughout the farm by ATV, UTV, and smaller farm equipment, making it
easy to navigate the property, maintain food plots, and manage wildlife
habitat. The combination of rolling topography, natural pinch points, timbered
draws, and Brush Creek creates numerous potential stand and blind locations to
accommodate different wind directions, seasonal patterns, and deer movement.
Whether hunting early-season food sources, the November rut, or late-season
feeding patterns, this property offers the versatility, accessibility, and
layout serious whitetail hunters appreciate.
The farm offers
approximately 25 acres of open ground previously enrolled in CRP,
currently consisting primarily of established native warm-season grasses
providing valuable bedding and security cover. With the previous CRP contracts
expired, these acres offer considerable flexibility for the next owner to
maintain the existing habitat, expand food plot opportunities, convert portions
to agricultural production, or implement a combination of uses to suit their
goals. Portions of the open ground have recently been converted to food plots,
while additional areas provide exciting opportunities for strategically located
food sources among existing bedding areas, timber, and natural travel
corridors. Separate from these 25± acres, an additional 4.86 acres are
enrolled in the CP22 Tree Buffer CRP program, generating $1,458 in annual
income with a contract expiration of September 30, 2039. The combination of
established cover, flexible open acreage, and ongoing conservation practices
offers an excellent foundation for further wildlife habitat development and
recreational enjoyment.
Water is
another attractive feature, with a scenic pond offering fishing and
recreational enjoyment while serving as a valuable wildlife water source.
Additionally, Brush Creek winds through the property, adding character, habitat
diversity, and a natural travel corridor connecting surrounding blocks of
wildlife habitat. The combination of food, water, cover, and favorable terrain
provides many of the characteristics hunters seek in a quality Southern Iowa
recreational farm.
Despite
offering good frontage along a county-maintained road, the property maintains
an impressive sense of seclusion, with established trees and brush providing a
natural screen from the roadway. Near the entrance is a 30’ x 30’ pole
building with electricity and water, offering convenient storage for
tractors, equipment, ATVs, UTVs, and recreational gear. The building also
provides a practical base for hunting trips, camping, equipment maintenance,
and processing harvested game.
Beyond the
outstanding hunting opportunities, the property’s scenic landscape, privacy,
and convenient access make it an attractive candidate for a future rural
residence or weekend recreational getaway, subject to applicable building
requirements. Imagine enjoying the peace and beauty of rural Southern Iowa with
exceptional hunting, fishing, and outdoor recreation right outside your door.
Located
approximately 6 miles southwest of Ottumwa and just 2 miles from paved Lake
Road, this property combines convenient accessibility with the privacy and
natural beauty recreational buyers seek.
Southern Iowa
is widely recognized for its whitetail hunting tradition, and this 84± acre
farm offers an exciting combination of established wildlife habitat, strategic
hunting opportunities, recreational improvements, and future potential. Whether
you’re looking for a dedicated hunting property, a place to invest in wildlife
habitat, or a scenic rural retreat, this Wapello County farm deserves a
closer look.
