NEW 2014 Trail Pictures!!!Large manageable tracts of land that provide great hunting and nice income are getting harder to find, take a look at this excellent property located near Mercer. This property has gone through a complete transformation over the last couple years, the owner has spared no expense setting it up and improving the habitat. The improvements were all done by a private lands management consultant and include approximately 150 acres of timber stand improvement (TSI), 20 acres of strategically placed food plots, warm season grass plantings, Dunstan Chestnut tree plantings along with pear and apple trees! This farm has so much to offer the hunter, check out the aerial photo! The owners have taken 153’’ and 172’’ bucks off the property the last 2 years. Not only does the farm offer great deer and turkey hunting, there is also 225 acres of tillable land (66 acres of this is...
NEW 2014 Trail Pictures!!!Large manageable tracts of land that provide great hunting and nice income are getting harder to find, take a look at this excellent property located near Mercer. This property has gone through a complete transformation over the last couple years, the owner has spared no expense setting it up and improving the habitat. The improvements were all done by a private lands management consultant and include approximately 150 acres of timber stand improvement (TSI), 20 acres of strategically placed food plots, warm season grass plantings, Dunstan Chestnut tree plantings along with pear and apple trees! This farm has so much to offer the hunter, check out the aerial photo! The owners have taken 153’’ and 172’’ bucks off the property the last 2 years. Not only does the farm offer great deer and turkey hunting, there is also 225 acres of tillable land (66 acres of this is bottom land) that could be cash rented or farmed on crop share or custom farmed, cash rent on this farm should be $150 to $175 per acre, potential income should easily be in the $33,000 to $39,000 range. Another unique feature of this farm is on the southeast side of the farm, there are 5 cabins and a nice lodge, these cabins and lodge used to be part of a guest ranch type operation, the cabins are completely furnished with furniture, bedding, dishes, and are completely set up and could be rented out for deer and turkey hunters, or a weekend get-away. Talk to Jeff for complete details regarding these improvements an additional income potential this could offer the new owner. To summarize, this farm is ideal for the buyer looking for a large manageable hunting farm with good income, call today for more information or to set up your own private viewing.
Property Features:
- Excellent hunting and income producing property located about 2 miles west of Mercer
- 225 acres M/L of tillable land (was planted in beans in 2013) Farm is owner operated. 66 acres of bottom land, balance of tillable is hill ground
- 20 acres of food plots strategically placed throughout the farm near key bedding areas, food plots have included rye, oats, brassicas, and clover. Food plots are scattered throughout the farm
- Balance of farm in timber, approximately 150 acres of Timber Stand Improvement (TSI) has been done on this property. Lots of nice white oaks mixed with other hardwoods. 30 acres of warm season grasses
- Farm was set up for deer hunting and habitat improvement has been done by a professional land management consultant
- Fields have been recently fertilized with 80# of P and K per acre and 10 tons per acre of cow manure
- 2.5 tons per acre of lime applied in January of 2013 PH was tested at 6.5
- Numerous ponds scattered around the farm
- Good perimeter fencing on most of the farm, and property has 7 different pastures for rotational grazing should new owner want to seed down and run cattle
- Numerous creek crossings throughout the farm, all have been improved
- Great access to property from all directions! Ideal situation for hunting and wind considerations
- Owners have taken 153 and 172 class bucks on farm last 2 seasons, no immature bucks have been shot on the property
- Southeastern portion of farm has 5 cabins and a nice lodge, a bath house, and horse stables, all cabins completely furnished with furniture and appliances, bedding, pots and pans, everything is set up for staying in the cabins. 2 RV pads with electric and water hookups
- Cabins and Lodge could be rented out for additional income, talk to Jeff for complete details on this! There is great opportunity to utilize these cabins for deer and turkey hunters, as well as weekend get-away
- 2 Machine sheds on property
- New 2014 Trail Pics!!!
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