Hardin County
Diverse Hunting Farm Joining Large Block Of Shawnee National Forest
Decker Springs Road, Lot#WP001 Elizabethtown, IL 62931
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Deer hunters: check out this 40± acre property in Southern Illinois offering a well-balanced mix of open ground and timber, combined with direct access to additional recreational land through the Shawnee National Forest. Located in a region known for strong deer and turkey populations, the property provides a manageable size with features that support both hunting and future improvement. Approximately two-thirds of the acreage consists of open ground, with the remaining one-third in hardwood timber. The open areas were previously enrolled in CRP and are now being managed through strip mowing to promote early successional habitat. This management approach encourages native grasses and forbs, creating bedding cover and travel corridors that benefit deer, turkey, and other wildlife. The transition between open ground and timber creates edge habitat that supports consistent wildlife movement across the property. One thing that really makes this farm stand out is the natural funnel created in the northeast corner. You have got big ag fields to the south and east, and as the big bucks transition to the timber for cover, they are forced to move right through this property. To encourage more daytime movement, there is currently a large 5+ acre food plot on the edge of this timber. Ideally, this will allow you to slip in from a couple of directions and hunt the plot on just about any wind situation. For the hunter looking to expand on the acreage, this farm adjoins a giant block of Shawnee National Forest to the north. Since it follows the same hunting regulations as the regular season, this offers you the choice to hunt more acreage all without having to drive. This area has a high deer density and lots of wild turkeys, so you will be hard-pressed to find a better setup to buy small and hunt big. This Hardin County tract provides a combination of manageable acreage, habitat diversity, public land access, and future potential. It is suitable for buyers seeking a hunting property, recreational retreat, or a location for a small cabin in Southern Illinois. Give us a call today for your own private showing.
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Small Game, Big Game, Predators, Fish, Creek/Spring, Seller's Mineral Rights Convey
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- 40 acres in Hardin County, Illinois
- 2/3 open ground and 1/3 hardwood timber
- Former CRP acreage now managed with strip mowing for habitat
- Strong deer and turkey hunting potential
- Directly adjoins Shawnee National Forest
- County road access along the west boundary
- Electric available nearby for future building
- Small shared pond provides a water source
- Edge habitat supports wildlife movement
- Suitable for hunting, recreation, or cabin site
- Property taxes TBD by split
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