Outdoor Paradise Offering World-Class Hunting And Fishing
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Summary
Property
- Type
- Recreational Land, Residential Land, Timberland, Hunting Land, Lakefront
- Road Frontage
- County Road
- Road Surface
- Gravel
- Outbuildings
- Metal, Shop
Land Details
- Timber
- Lake
- Tillable
- Pond
Utilities
| Electric: | Onsite |
| Water: | Onsite |
Housing
Cabin
3BD / 2BA / 0HB 1300± sqft Built in 1980
Features/Improvements
- Small Game
- Big Game
- Waterfowl
- Fish
- Creek/Spring
- Food Plot
- Tree Stands/Blinds
- Trail Network
- Internal Road System
- Gated Entrance
- Seller's Mineral Rights Convey
Description
This is a rare opportunity to purchase an outdoor haven, expertly developed to deliver a premier hunting and fishing experience and offering a blend of natural beauty and professional land management. Whether your passion is chasing trophy whitetails in the hardwoods and lush food plots of Illinois or casting a line in your own private lake for trophy-class fish, this property provides unmatched opportunities for year-round recreation in a relaxing and truly serene setting. This property is rich with history, formally known as Lake Wildwood Haven, located 4.5 miles southeast of Bushnell on the Fulton/McDonough County line. This property is a true legacy property.
At the heart of the property lies one of the largest private lakes in Western Illinois – 96 acres, and under professional stewardship by the Herman Brothers, recognized experts in creating elite fisheries across the Midwest. This fishery has been carefully managed as a trophy-class ecosystem for bass, bluegill, hybrid bass, crappie, catfish, hybrid bluegill, and tiger muskie. The lake is supported by two holding ponds, both equipped with pumps able to draw from the main lake to maintain water level throughout the year. The lake and ponds have all been improved with Texas Hunter automatic fish feeders for supplemental feeding to help maintain consistent fish growth, along with an extensive amount of fish habitat added to the lake and ponds. These feeders support controlled and consistent feeding schedules to optimize fish size, health, and overall population, contributing to the lake and ponds' trophy class fishery.
The property offers a secure and private gated entrance on the north end of the property, along with a secondary gate on the south end. Additional access off the west side of the property offers seamless access for hunting. There is an extensive road and trail network throughout the property, making access throughout the property effortless for vehicles, side by sides, and farm equipment. Whether you’re accessing remote stand locations or maintaining food plots, the infrastructure in place supports smooth and reliable access throughout the property all year long. A beautifully maintained blacktop driveway leads you directly to the boat launch and covered boat dock area. Designed for convenience and functionality in mind, the dock includes boat lifts, fish cleaning stations, and electric and water at the dock. This setup makes lake access and fishing effortless. Adjacent to the dock is a sand beach complemented with a fishing dock and an island swim dock. This setup creates the perfect place for family and friends to enjoy the lake on a warm summer evening.
Overlooking the lake is a beautifully crafted log cabin with 1,300 sq. ft. of comfortable living space. The cabin features a loft bedroom, full kitchen, and bathroom on the main floor, along with a luxurious basement with a bar, second kitchen, two bedrooms, and a lounging area. This cabin is an ideal year-round retreat. Additionally, the cabin has a large deck with a sauna and hot tub, providing added comfort in a rustic setting.
Just up the hill from the cabin is a newly constructed 60’x96’ FBI (Farm Building Industries) building, complete with concrete floors and approaches, four overhead doors, fully insulated and heated, and a full bathroom. With an attached covered porch that overlooks the lake, this building is ideal for storing equipment or entertaining, combining function with high-end design. Adjacent to the main building is a smaller building that has been completely redone to match the new FBI building. This building provides additional storage while maintaining cohesive aesthetics. An ideal site on the northeast corner of the lake offers a premium location for constructing a large lodge. With panoramic views and convenient access to the lake, this site is perfect for expanding accommodations or building a central gathering place for family, friends, or clients.
The property is located in an area of Western Illinois that is renowned for big, mature whitetails and offers unmatched opportunities for serious whitetail enthusiasts. The property has been thoughtfully developed and maintained to consistently produce quality whitetails year after year. It features an impressive setup with over 20+ bank blinds, 40+ ladder stands, and lock-on tree stands, all strategically placed for optimum opportunities at mature whitetails. All stands are positioned along natural pinch points, food plots, and high traffic areas, all placed for strategic wind directions. The genetics in this area are exceptional, with a healthy age structure. In the early winter of 2025, the seller picked up more than 100+ sheds in a single weekend!! With all the work that’s been done, all that's left to do is step in and enjoy some of the finest deer hunting Illinois has to offer.
In addition to its premier deer hunting, this property also offers excellent waterfowl hunting opportunities, particularly in the southern backwaters of the lake. These shallow-water pockets naturally attract a strong mix of ducks and geese throughout the migration season. Located within the general area of the Mississippi River Flyway, the addition of a floating blind or a strategically-located pit blind would provide an even more elite, classic Midwestern waterfowling experience.
A property of this caliber is truly rare! With a balance of managed wildlife habitat, trophy-class fishery, comfortable living, and truly aesthetic appeal, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. This is more than just land – this is a legacy property! It offers exceptional recreational opportunities designed to be passed down through the generations. With its combination of high-end development, it stands as a place where memories are made and family traditions can endure. Finding another property that checks this many boxes would be extremely challenging in the Midwest – this is truly a one-of-a-kind property. For more details or to schedule a private showing, contact listing agents Tyler Sellens or Jason Endres.
Details
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593 acres of outdoor paradise offering world class hunting, fishing on your own private lake
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100+/- acres of tillable farm ground
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Two secondary holding ponds with pumps out of main lake to ensure water level is maintained throughout the year
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Multiple Texas Hunter fish feeders on the main lake and ponds
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Extensive amount fish habitat added to the main lake and ponds along with pond aerators
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Extensive amount of food plots scattered across the entire property
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Blacktop driveway leads down to the boat launch and custom covered boat dock
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Sand beach with swim dock and fishing dock in front of the cabin
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Very impressive trail camera and harvest history with high deer density and strong genetics
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20+ Banks blind and over 40 ladder stands and lock on tree stands strategically
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Sellers found over 100 deer sheds on the property in a single weekend in winter of 2025
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Giant Miscanthus plantings around some of the food plots to create more seclusion and security
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Gated entrance on the north of the property
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Very well-maintained roads throughout the property allow for easy access throughout the property
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Newly constructed 60’ x 96’ FBI building with three overhead doors
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Very nice log cabin overlooking the lake with large porch and composite deck, sauna and hot tub
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Smaller building adjacent to the FBI building has been redone to match the new building
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Ideal building site for a large lodge off the NE corner of the lake
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Formally known as Lake Wildwood Haven, located 4.5 miles southeast of Bushnell on the Fulton/McDonough County Line
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Legacy property offering unmatched tranquility, recreation worth passing down through the generations
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Coordinates
40.5215, -90.43167
Annual Taxes
$16,073
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