This farm is surrounded by huge blocks of timber and overgrown pasture, with most of the open ground to the South, East, and West in pasture. The limited row crop land adjacent to the 198-acre farm allows the owner to plant strategic food plots to attract and hold deer on this property with very little competition from the adjacent neighbors. Obviously, deer will travel, which is why it is important to own land in a great management area. However, it's a huge benefit when the deer head your way once the dinner bell rings.

The access on this farm is about as good as it gets, with entry from either the North or South boundaries. The North end is bordered by county road J66 (paved), and the South side has access off of Apricot Street (gravel). The rolling nature of the property allows for strategic access routes which makes this property feasible to hunt on any wind, all throughout the year.

The diversity of cover on this property is phenomenal as well. There are cedar thickets, scattered oaks, hickory, and switchgrass covered hillsides for a diversity of native food sources and bedding cover. There are several walnuts scattered throughout the farm as well, which increases the long-term value of the farm. Approximately 57 acres of the property are in CRP, which generates approximately $8,769 per year to offset taxes and pay for improvements.

A timber stand improvement project on some of the south facing timbered slopes would take this from an already great farm to a top tier property that rivals just about anything in the state. A small natural drainage runs along the South edge of the property, which provides great rut activity, and a water source for the deer and other wildlife. In addition, two smaller ponds / watering holes are on the Northern end of the farm.

Nearly 12 acres of food plots are planted to a mix of brassicas / perennial clover, corn, and soybeans, and setup to perfectly maximize morning and evening hunting opportunities. Another 1.5 acres of open ground was left out of CRP and is available to add more food plots if desired.

While deer hunting has always been the priority for management, the Turkey population is extremely strong as well. There is no turkey hunting pressure on the farm, and there are several long beards living on the property as you will see in the trail camera photos.

In addition to the great hunting, there is a small cabin nestled deep into the East 80 acres of the property, ideal for long weekend retreats. The cabin is a single room, featuring a single bathroom, small kitchen, and 3 beds. It has an electric heat and A/C unit, as well as a small wood stove. The smaller bunk house has electric heat and A/C, and sleeps 4 with the two bunk beds.

If you are looking to build a larger structure for entertaining or even a future home, there are several ideal building sites located along the North end of the property, off paved J66. An equipment shed is also located on the farm, perfect for storing your farm toys.

If this sounds like the dream farm you have been waiting for, Contact Land Broker Chuck Johnson to schedule your private tour today: (515) 993-7979.

To limit traffic on the property, customers must provide proof of funds or pre-qualification of financing prior to showing.

Property Highlights:

198 m/l gross acres

Top-End Hunting Property in Decatur County, Iowa

Adjacent to Thousands of acres of whitetail managed farms

Managed for 5.5+ year old deer

Great Turkey Hunting

Several 200 B&C caliber deer in immediate area and (3) this year

Great Access from both the North and South

Hunt on any Wind Direction

12 acres m/l (9 ac corn, 1.5ac beans, brassica / clover)

57.04 Acres of CRP, paying $8,769/year until 2026

1.5 acres left out of CRP for additional food plots

Shadow Hunter, (2) Rednecks on 10 towers (negotiable with sale)

Soft sided blind on trailer (not included)

Banks Blind on tower (included)

Diverse mix of bedding habitat and native browse

Limited competition for food directly adjacent to property keeps deer on the farm

Water Sources on property 80 ac ( 1 watering hole), 118 ac 1 small pond (unsure if stocked)

Creek runs through South End great for rut

Paved Frontage on J66 with Multiple potential Building Sites

Utilities at road (Rathbun water & Clarke REC)

1 Room Cabin with full bath fully furnished, as-is

Cabin has electric heat & window A/C, as well as wood stove

Bunkhouse (sleeps 4), has window A/C & electric heat

24 x 30 Equipment Shed w/ concrete floor

Estimated Annual Taxes: $2,036

Address: 31741 County Road J66, Lineville, Iowa

Available split as 118 acre and 80 acre tracts