Avoyelles 375
375 Acre High-Fenced Trophy Whitetail Ranch
Adjacent to the Lake Ophelia NWR
The Avoyelles 375 is not your average hunting property. This is a turnkey, professionally managed 375 acre high-fenced whitetail operation representing over a quarter-century of dedicated deer management in Louisiana's premier bottomland hardwood habitat. Situated adjacent to the 17,000+ acre Lake Ophelia National Wildlife Refuge, this Avoyelles Parish ranch offers the rare opportunity to own a proven trophy deer producer with exceptional genetics and infrastructure already in place in some of the best soils and habitat in Louisiana.
Trophy Whitetail Genetics & Management
Twenty-five years of culling, genetic enhancement, and habitat management have created a herd that produces consistent wall-hangers. The long-term commitment to quality over quantity means mature bucks with heavy mass, impressive spreads, and the ...
Twenty-five years of culling, genetic enhancement, and habitat management have created a herd that produces consistent wall-hangers. The long-term commitment to quality over quantity means mature bucks with heavy mass, impressive spreads, and the bone that serious hunters and hunting operations demand.
The high fence ensures complete control over your deer herd. Every buck harvested is by design. Every doe culled is intentional. You dictate the age structure, the buck-to-doe ratio, and the genetic direction of the herd. This is guaranteed trophy hunting-no hunting pressure from the neighboring public refuge lands, no competition with other hunters, just pure management control.
The 375 acres provide ample room for natural deer behavior, multiple stand locations, and habitat diversity while remaining manageable for one person or a small team. The bottomland hardwood ecosystem produces natural mast crops that supplement feeding programs, reducing operational costs while maintaining optimal deer health.
Premium Bottomland Hardwood Habitat
The bottomland hardwood composition is the foundation of its success. Mature oaks, pecans, sweet gums, and hickories create a cathedral-like canopy that produces abundant natural forage, while the rich soils produce browse.
Established food plots, feeding stations, and water sources are strategically positioned throughout. The existing infrastructure represents decades of trial and error-these aren't guesses; they're proven locations that produce encounters year after year.
The Lake Ophelia Location Advantage
While the neighboring 17,000 acre Lake Ophelia National Wildlife Refuge offers public hunting and fishing opportunities, your high-fenced operation provides the complete opposite experience: private, controlled, and predictable. You're in the heart of prime Louisiana wildlife habitat with all the ecological benefits of being near a massive refuge system, but with none of the public hunting pressure or unpredictability.
The refuge's presence ensures a buffer from development. You benefit from being in a recognized wildlife corridor while maintaining exclusive hunting rights within your fence line.
Small Game Opportunity
While the focus is trophy whitetails, the managed habitat also supports excellent small game populations. The diverse understory and mast-producing canopy create outstanding squirrel hunting, perfect for youth hunters, off-season recreation, or guests between deer hunts.
Rabbit cover exists in transitional areas and along plot edges. The controlled environment means small game populations can be managed to complement your primary operation without competing for resources. Additionally, the property has an abundant wild turkey population.
Established Infrastructure
The high fence perimeter is in excellent condition with a regular maintenance history. There is an established food plot system with known planting schedules, and proven locations and feeding infrastructure are strategically placed throughout.
Investment & Income Potential
Personal Trophy Hunting: Guaranteed access to mature bucks annually, and exotics can be introduced and hunted
Hunting Operation: Continue or expand guided hunts with clients seeking guaranteed trophy opportunities
Rare Offering
High-fenced properties with this level of management history and prime bottomland habitat rarely become available. Most are kept within families for generations or sold quietly between serious operators. This is your opportunity to step into an established trophy whitetail operation in one of Louisiana's most desirable wildlife regions..
The Avoyelles 375 isn't a startup operation-it's a proven business model or personal hunting paradise ready for immediate use.
Contact Kenneth Marks today to schedule a private tour and experience #TheSmallTownWay!
Location:
5090 Lake Long Road
Marksville, LA 71351
Avoyelles Parish
Adjacent to the Lake Ophelia NWR
23.5 Miles NE of Marksville
52.3 Miles SE of Alexandria
100 Miles SW of Natchez, MS
Coordinates:
31.0387, -92.1295
Property Use:
Recreational and Commercial Hunting
Investment
Property Information:
375 Acres
High Ground Bottomland Hardwoods
Adjoins Thousands of Acres of Prime Public Hunting
25+ Years of Harvest and Habitat Management
Investment Protected by Game Proof Fence
7 Frontage Road Entry Gates
Great Road System
Large Food Plots
Wild Turkey
Tax Information:
$1,709
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