Located southeast of Marshall along North Weaver Road in Clark County, Illinois, this diverse recreational property offers exceptional habitat for whitetail deer, wild turkey, waterfowl, and a variety of other wildlife. With a well-established Wetland Reserve Program (WRP) planting, mature hardwood timber, Big Creek frontage, and proximity to the renowned Wabash River Bottoms, this property provides the habitat and natural features serious hunters look for in a premier Illinois hunting property.

Most of the acreage consists of a young WRP planting that has already established an excellent mix of native warm-season grasses and beneficial wildlife vegetation. This early successional habitat provides outstanding bedding cover for whitetail deer while also creating ideal nesting habitat for wild turkeys and numerous upland bird species. As the property continues to mature, native hardwood species will become more established throughout the WRP, adding additional food sources, thermal cover, and long-term habitat improvements that will continue to enhance the property's value for wildlife and future generations.

Waterfowl enthusiasts will appreciate the strategically designed wetland area located near the center of the property. This feature was developed to retain seasonal water, creating attractive habitat for ducks, geese, and other migratory birds during the fall and winter months. The combination of wetland habitat, native vegetation, and surrounding cover creates a unique opportunity for hunters seeking multiple recreational uses from one property.

The southwest portion of the farm transitions into beautiful rolling hardwood timber featuring a healthy mix of oak, hickory, and other desirable hardwood and softwood species. The diverse terrain includes long ridgelines, natural funnels, and several pinch points that naturally concentrate wildlife movement and offer excellent locations for strategically placed tree stands. These terrain features provide hunters with multiple options for setting up during varying wind conditions throughout the season.

Several small drainages and ravines throughout the timber contain pockets that naturally hold water, supplying reliable drinking sources for deer, turkeys, and countless other wildlife species. These natural water sources further enhance daily wildlife activity and create additional opportunities for successful hunts.

Big Creek borders the northern boundary of the property, providing an excellent year-round water source while also serving as a natural travel corridor for wildlife moving throughout the area. Creek systems like this are well known for concentrating deer movement, especially during the fall hunting season, making this an important feature for both habitat and hunting strategy.

One of the property's greatest advantages is its location within an area recognized for producing mature Illinois whitetails. The surrounding landscape consists of extensive agricultural production combined with large blocks of quality cover, creating the ideal balance of food, bedding, and security. In addition, the property sits within proximity to the famed Wabash River Bottoms, where hundreds of acres of mature WRP habitat provide exceptional sanctuary cover that allows bucks to reach older age classes. This combination of neighboring habitat and agricultural food sources has helped establish this region as one of eastern Illinois' premier destinations for trophy whitetail hunting.

Subject to approval through the local NRCS office, the property offers the opportunity to establish food plots on up to approximately five percent of the enrolled acreage. These strategically placed food plots could further improve hunting opportunities by providing additional forage while complementing the already exceptional bedding cover found throughout the property.

Whether your passion is chasing trophy whitetails, calling in spring gobblers, hunting migrating waterfowl, or simply investing in quality recreational land with outstanding wildlife habitat, this Clark County property deserves your attention. Its combination of WRP habitat, mature timber, natural water sources, creek frontage, and location near some of Illinois' best wildlife habitat creates an outstanding opportunity to own a versatile recreational property with exceptional hunting potential. Contact Adam Crumrin, listing agent, for more information at 217-276-2334