Three Lakes Trophy Ranch offers an exceptional blend of diverse Northwoods habitat and thoughtfully managed recreational land. The property features gently rolling terrain with a mix of upland hardwoods, mature conifers, open food plots, wetlands, and natural travel corridors that support abundant wildlife. A well-developed network of interior roads and trails provides excellent access throughout the ranch for hunting, land management, and recreational use. The varied topography creates outstanding wildlife habitat while offering scenic views and privacy. The property’s soils support healthy timber growth and established habitat improvements, making it well suited for wildlife management, forestry, and year-round outdoor recreation. The contiguous layout, high fencing, and extensive infrastructure combine to create one of the region’s premier large-acre recreational properties.

Improvements

Tucked within the preserve along the pond, this charming two-story lodge is the centerpiece of a private Northwoods hunting and recreation property.

Great RoomA vaulted, tongue-and-groove pine great room is anchored by a dramatic floor-to-ceiling river-stone fireplace with a rustic timber mantel. An open loft overlooks the main level, and the space is filled with an extensive collection of mounted trophies -- elk, deer, and fish -- reflecting the property’s hunting legacy.

Kitchen & DiningThe lodge is outfitted with a full commercial-grade kitchen -- stainless prep tables, a spice wall, restaurant-style shelving -- alongside a farmhouse dining table and a separate oak dining set, built to comfortably feed a hunting party or large family gathering. French doors open to a deck facing the serene pond.

Bedrooms & BathsTwo bedrooms and two bathrooms, each finished in warm knotty pine paneling with granite or solid-surface vanities and tub/shower combinations, with forest views through the windows.

Systems & UtilitiesThe lodge features a walkout basement and is heated by a propane furnace with a propane water heater. It’s served by a private well (approximately 190 feet deep) and a septic holding tank/drain field system.

An adjoining 38.0 acre parcel with residence (5809 Branham Rd.) is available separately and may be purchased in conjunction with the ranch. Contact the listing agent for details.

Recreation

Designed and managed for premier outdoor enjoyment, the property features an extensive network of interior roads and trails ideal for ATVs, UTVs, hiking, horseback riding, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing. Established food plots, diverse timber stands, and quality habitat provide outstanding wildlife viewing and hunting opportunities.

The property is currently operated as a high-fenced hunting preserve and includes the existing deer herd, making it a rare opportunity for buyers seeking a turnkey recreational retreat or private sporting estate. In addition to trophy whitetail hunting on the property, the surrounding Three Lakes area offers access to renowned fishing, boating, paddling, snowmobiling, and countless public recreation opportunities. Whether envisioned as a family legacy property, private retreat, or destination recreational ranch, Three Lakes Trophy Ranch delivers an unmatched combination of privacy, natural beauty, and outdoor adventure in one of northern Wisconsin’s most desirable recreational destinations.

Agriculture

This property features a herd built on over 30 years of selective Canadian genetics, with 175 deer originally moved to the property to establish the foundation herd. Quality deer require sound management and a low-stress environment, and this preserve delivers both. The scale of the land allows the herd to roam freely across the property much as they would in the wild, preserving natural behavior and wild instincts. Deer are not tagged or handled, allowing them to develop and thrive naturally.

Over 600 acres of the preserve have been purpose-built to support the herd, with food plots of developed and maintained over the past 12 years to ensure a consistent, high-quality forage supply. These consist of sweet clover, alfalfa, ladino clover, and orchard grass. Natural water sources are distributed throughout the property, and ample shelter is available within a predator-free environment.

The entire acreage is enclosed by an 8-foot Tite Lok high-tensile page wire fence, reinforced with buried predator wire along the exterior to prevent digging incursions. The perimeter fence is electrified at 10,000 volts at both the 3-foot and 7-foot heights, providing a secure, low-maintenance containment system.

General Operations

Three Lakes Trophy Ranch has been professionally managed as a private, high-fenced hunting preserve with a strong emphasis on habitat improvement, wildlife stewardship, and recreational enjoyment. The property features established food plots, an extensive internal trail network, quality fencing, and infrastructure designed to support efficient property management and exceptional hunting experiences.

The ranch offers a turnkey recreational property with established improvements that can continue to be enjoyed as a private sporting estate or adapted for future uses, subject to applicable local, state, and federal regulations.

Detailed information regarding the property’s management practices, deer herd inventory, habitat improvements, and infrastructure is available to qualified prospective purchasers upon request.

Region & Climate

The region is characterized by a humid continental climate with warm, comfortable summers and snowy winters, creating ideal conditions for year-round outdoor activities. Summer temperatures typically range from the mid-70s to low-80s, while winter temperatures commonly range from the teens to upper 20s, with consistent snowfall supporting one of the Midwest’s premier snowmobiling destinations.

The surrounding landscape of the region consists of expansive mixed hardwood and conifer forests, glacial lakes, wetlands, and rolling terrain that provide exceptional habitat for whitetail deer, black bear, wild turkey, ruffed grouse, waterfowl, and numerous non-game species. The Three Lakes Chain of Lakes, Nicolet National Forest, and thousands of acres of nearby public lands offer endless opportunities for boating, fishing, hiking, ATV and UTV riding, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling.

With approximately 120 inches of annual snowfall and nearly 200 days suitable for outdoor recreation each year, the region attracts sportsmen, outdoor enthusiasts, and seasonal visitors from across the Midwest. Combined with its small-town charm, exceptional natural resources, and convenient access from Green Bay, Madison, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, and Chicago, the Three Lakes area remains one of Wisconsin’s most sought-after destinations for recreational property ownership.

History

Three Lakes Trophy Ranch has been high-fenced since the 1960s, established as a private game preserve in Wisconsin’s Northwoods.

The ranch is currently home to Three Lakes Whitetails, a fully guided, family-style hunting operation in business since 1998. Guests come from around the country to hunt for trophy whitetail (both typical and non-typical bucks), along with turkey, pheasant, and quail hunts on the preserve. The operation has also built a name for itself as a filming destination, producing hunting content.

With more than 60 years of continuous operation as a fenced hunting preserve, Three Lakes Trophy Ranch offers a turnkey opportunity: established infrastructure, a working guide operation, brand recognition in the whitetail hunting community, and a rare, large contiguous parcel of high-fenced Northwoods land -- a legacy property as much as a business.

Location

Three Lakes Trophy Ranch is ideally situated in the Town of Three Lakes in Oneida County, Wisconsin, one of the Midwest’s premier destinations for outdoor recreation and Northwoods living. Despite its exceptional privacy and nearly 625 contiguous acres, the property is just minutes from downtown Three Lakes, where you’ll find restaurants, grocery stores, fuel, lodging, healthcare, and other everyday conveniences.

The ranch enjoys convenient access to Eagle River (approximately 15 minutes), Rhinelander (approximately 35 minutes), Minocqua (approximately 40 minutes), and Wausau (approximately 1 hour 45 minutes). Air travel is easily accommodated through RhinelanderOneida County Airport (RHI), located about 30 miles away and offering commercial service, while Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) in Mosinee is approximately 100 miles south. Private aviation is also available at Three Lakes Municipal Airport, located just a few miles from the property.

The surrounding area is known for the famous Three Lakes/Eagle River Chain of Lakes, Nicolet National Forest, thousands of acres of public recreation land, championship snowmobile and ATV trails, and exceptional hunting and fishing opportunities.