This 160± acre property in Fayette County, Illinois offers an excellent combination of dependable CRP income, established wildlife habitat, and a layout that is extremely well suited for whitetail hunting and future habitat management. The property includes 158.1± acres enrolled in CRP, generating approximately $23,115 in annual income while providing the type of cover and security that allows deer to consistently use and hold on the property.

The majority of the farm consists of planted timber with a thick understory that provides excellent bedding and security cover throughout the property. Deer sign was evident while walking the farm, with trails, rubs, and scrapes found throughout. I also jumped countless deer while walking the property, including multiple bucks. With surrounding agricultural fields providing additional food sources, this property has the cover, location, and surrounding land use that I look for in a serious hunting tract.

One of the features that really stands out is the internal layout. Two established lanes run through the entire property, with one running east to west and the other north to south. Where these lanes intersect near the interior of the farm, they create what can best be described as a major wildlife crossroads. Multiple trails and travel routes converge in this area, creating a natural intersection between different sections of bedding cover and the surrounding agricultural food sources. The river bank touches the north boundary creating another major pinch point for all wildlife navigating the river bank. This setup provides an excellent opportunity for strategically placed food plots and stand locations while also creating efficient access throughout the property.

There are multiple additional locations throughout the farm that could be developed into food plots, giving the next owner the ability to build a hunting layout around prevailing winds, bedding areas, travel corridors, and seasonal food sources. The combination of thick cover, established lanes, surrounding agriculture, and multiple potential food plot locations gives this property a strong foundation for someone wanting to take an already productive recreational property and further improve it for whitetail management.