1,180-Acre Premier Hunting And Habitat Development Farm
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Summary
Property
- Type
- Recreational Land, Hunting Land
- Road Frontage
- State Highway, County Road
- Road Surface
- Blacktop/Asphalt
- Fencing
- Low Fence, Partial
Land Details
- Timber
Approximate Distances
| 16 mi. | to Marion |
| 47 mi. | to Paducah, KY |
| 135 mi. | to St. Louis, MO |
| 182 mi. | to Nashville, TN |
Utilities
| Electric: | Nearby |
Features/Improvements
- Small Game
- Big Game
- Predators
- Creek/Spring
- Trail Network
Description
This 1,180+/- acre one-of-a-kind hunting property spans Johnson and Williamson Counties and sits in a strategic location almost perfectly centered between Nashville, Tennessee, St. Louis, Missouri and Louisville, Kentucky. Offering scale, diversity and habitat potential rarely found in Southern Illinois, this tract presents a standout opportunity for serious land managers, investors and sportsmen seeking a premier destination for whitetail, turkey and waterfowl hunting. The property is defined by its extensive creek system, with 4 miles of Sugar Creek and 2 miles of Maple Branch, along with numerous feeder tributaries. These major waterways form one of the strongest natural rut travel corridors in the region, concentrating bucks as they move between bedding, browse and adjoining ag fields. The creek system has carved out a landscape full of funnels, pinch points, interior edges and natural transition zones, creating predictable travel patterns ideal for stand and blind placement. Habitat diversity is exceptional. Large stretches of creek-bottom timber blend with new age growth, mast-producing hardwoods, thickets and dense bedding cover, providing year-round holding power. Numerous water features, including oxbow ponds, wetlands, small ponds and flowing creeks, enhance wildlife attraction and support both deer and waterfowl opportunities. Adjoining tillable acreage on multiple sides adds seasonal food sources and helps anchor wildlife to the property. Access and infrastructure are well developed, with an extensive internal trail system that allows for quiet entry to remote stand locations and efficient travel across the farm. Multiple road frontages and several gravel entry points and landing areas provide excellent access for equipment, hunting vehicles and future improvements. The property features multiple potential building sites and utilities are available, making it ideal for a cabin, lodge or a fully developed hunting headquarters. For the committed deer manager or habitat developer, this farm offers vast potential for expansion - ample room for large-scale food plot systems, managed timber initiatives, bedding enhancement, native warm-season grass establishment and tailored hunting layouts. And with Illinois' two-buck annual limit, hunters have the chance to capitalize on the quality and consistency that these creek corridors produce. This is a rare opportunity to own a high-acreage, habitat-rich, and strategically located property with the size, structure and natural resources needed to create a legacy hunting destination.
Details
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1,180+/- acres in Johnson and Williamson Counties, Illinois
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One-of-a-kind large acreage hunting farm
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Centrally located between Nashville, Tennessee, St. Louis, Missouri, and Louisville, Kentucky
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Deer, turkey and waterfowl hunting opportunities
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Incredible opportunities for the habitat developer and deer manager
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Creek bottom habitat throughout
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4 mi. of Sugar Creek, 2 mi. of Maple Branch and several tributaries flow through the property
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The creeks serve as a major rut corridor for deer in the area
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Numerous funnels and pinch points
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Several water features that include creeks, Oxbows, ponds and wetland areas
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Timber stand diversity with new age growth, hardwood timber and thickets
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Plenty of dense security and bedding cover
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Lots of interior edge and transition cover
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Adjoins tillable acreage on multiple sides
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Extensive trail system throughout
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Road frontage on multiple sides
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Several established gravel entry points and landing areas
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Several building sites with utilities available
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Illinois offers deer hunters the chance to harvest two bucks each season
Other
Coordinates
37.6026, -88.8288
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