Description of improvements
This rice farm has been operated and managed for rice and wintering waterfowl for the last 20 years.
The development of a water well on the farm was established for use as supplemental irrigation and
waterfowl flooding. There is also a creek that runs through the property which has a variety of trees and
mixed brush. A concrete low water crossing makes for easy access across the creek. An 8 bedroom
lodge included on the property will sleep all who wish to hunt. There is also a sizable barn located near
the house which is used to store UTV’s and hunting equipment, enjoy covered outdoor cooking and
making memories with family and friends. Covered dog kennels are behind the barn.
Agricultural Use
The farm will convey 128 acres of rice base, as there are 142 acres which the USDA/FSA has designated
as crop land due to the historic use for farming. The current tenant cultivat...
as crop land due to the historic use for farming. The current tenant cultivates approximately 50 acres for
commercial rice production every year. The fields have all been precision leveled through programs by
the NRCS for optimal water use and conservation and the farm has wonderful access with drivable
levees around every field. Irrigation water can be obtained from a LCRA managed canal and/or
supplemented by the water well.
Duck Hunting
Due to the fact that the property is located in a well-traveled corridor along the Central Flyway, five DU
projects have been created on this property for wintering waterfowl management. The DU contracts for
each unit have expired. These ponds are equipped with eight custom built aluminum pit blinds. These
blinds will provide hunters with an extremely comfortable hide for their hunts. A LCRA managed canal,
when allowed, can be used to flood the DU ponds along with the existing electric water well which
pumps approximately 600 gallons per minute.
Deer Hunting
The creek that runs through the property creates the perfect corridor for traveling white-tailed deer and
feral hogs. A deer blind and feeder are situated so as to allow hunters to take full advantage of this resource.
Comments
This farm has been utilized as a place to unwind and enjoy the outdoors, manage wintering waterfowl
and local deer for exceptional hunting opportunities, and spend valuable time with family and friends.
This rice farm located on the Nada prairie is approximately 1 hour and 35 minutes from Houston, Texas in northern Wharton County. The farm is located approximately 15 miles north of the town of El Campo and 29 miles south of the town of Columbus. This peaceful farm is accessible from State Hwy 71 via excellent Farm to Market and County maintained roads. If starting in El Campo at Business Hwy 59, drive north on State Hwy 71 N. for 11 miles. Turn left onto Farm to Market 1160 and continue for 2.9 miles. Turn right onto County Road 375 and continue for 1.5 miles, entry to the property will be on the right. If starting in Columbus on Interstate Hwy 10, drive south on State Hwy 71 S. for 28 miles. Turn right onto Farm to Market 1160 and continue for 2.9 miles. Turn right onto County Road 375 and continue for 1.5 miles, entry to the property will be on the right.