New $1,250,000 · 360.438± Acres

Johnson County

Ready-to-Hunt Big Buck Farm In Johnson And Williamson Counties

Creal Springs Road, Lot#WP001 Creal Springs, IL 62922

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Description

Located in Johnson and Williamson Counties, Illinois, this premier deer and turkey hunting farm offers an impressive combination of proven big buck history, extensive habitat improvements, and a newly constructed lodge ready for interior finishing. The current owner has recently completed a major transformation of the property, developing a comprehensive hunting layout with 10 new food plots, water holes, nine brand-new Muddy hunting blinds, and an extensive trail system with creek crossings. With diverse habitat, rolling topography, creek bottom terrain, and numerous improvements designed around mature whitetail management, this farm offers an exceptional opportunity for the serious hunter. One of the property's standout features is the approximately 1,924 square foot lodge with an attached 1,276 square foot garage. The lodge is currently a shell with no interior finishings, allowing a new owner to complete the interior according to their preferences and intended use. A large wraparound porch provides generous outdoor space overlooking the surrounding property and creates an inviting setting for relaxing after a day in the field. The attached garage offers substantial room for vehicles, ATVs, hunting equipment, and property management supplies. With the primary structure already in place, the lodge provides an opportunity to create a personalized hunting headquarters to complement the extensive improvements throughout the farm. The current owner has recently completed a major habitat and access improvement project, transforming the property into a strategically designed hunting farm. Ten newly established food plots have been developed throughout the acreage, with water holes incorporated into the hunting layout. These improvements provide multiple feeding and watering locations while creating opportunities to hunt different portions of the property based on seasonal patterns, wind direction, and deer movement. Nine brand-new Muddy hunting blinds have also been installed, providing established hunting locations throughout the farm. The placement of food plots, water holes, and blinds has been designed with the goal of growing and holding trophy whitetails. These improvements offer a significant head start for buyers seeking a managed hunting property without having to begin the development process from scratch. A newly established trail system extends throughout the farm, complete with creek crossings that provide access to different portions of the property. Multiple entry points add flexibility when planning hunting access and allow hunters to approach various locations while considering wind direction and potential disturbance to bedding areas. The combination of improved trails, multiple access options, and established blinds provides a practical layout for hunting and managing the property. The landscape features rolling topography that transitions into creek bottom habitat, creating an excellent blend of terrain and cover. Timbered ridges and draws are complemented by areas of dense security and bedding cover, providing secluded locations for whitetails throughout the property. The timber consists of softwoods and mast-producing hardwoods, offering a combination of seasonal food sources and cover. Extensive interior edge and transition zones are found throughout the farm, where timber, creek bottoms, food plots, and thicker bedding areas come together. These habitat changes create natural travel routes and provide numerous opportunities for strategic stand placement. The property's rolling terrain also produces funnels and pinch points that can influence deer movement between feeding areas, bedding cover, and other portions of the farm. Maple Branch and Sugar Creek run through the property, creating an extensive creek system that serves as a major rut travel corridor for the surrounding area. These waterways provide natural routes for bucks moving through the landscape during the breeding season, while the associated creek bottom terrain creates additional habitat diversity. The creek corridors, combined with rolling ridges and draws, produce numerous terrain features that can be incorporated into hunting strategies throughout the season. Multiple ponds provide additional water sources across the farm, complementing the creek system and newly established water holes. The combination of natural and developed water features creates opportunities to position hunting setups around wildlife movement between feeding, bedding, and watering areas. Areas of dense bedding and security cover are another important component of the property's habitat. These secluded areas provide cover for whitetails while remaining connected to the surrounding food plots, mast-producing timber, and creek corridors. The farm's diverse habitat has been managed with the intention of providing the essential elements needed to support mature bucks throughout the year. The property has a proven history of producing big bucks, and abundant deer sign has been observed throughout the acreage. With the recent habitat improvements, established hunting infrastructure, and extensive natural travel corridors, the farm offers a combination of proven hunting history and newly developed features intended to support continued whitetail management. The layout also provides opportunities for turkey hunting, with timbered ridges, creek bottoms, open food plots, and diverse cover types creating a varied landscape for spring hunting. The established access system makes it easier to reach different areas of the property for scouting, hunting, and habitat maintenance throughout the year. What distinguishes this Johnson and Williamson County farm is the extent of the recent improvements. Rather than simply offering timbered acreage with hunting potential, the property features a comprehensive habitat and access system that has already been developed. Ten new food plots, water holes, nine Muddy blinds, improved trails with creek crossings, and multiple entry points provide an established foundation for continued hunting and wildlife management. With its proven big buck history, extensive habitat improvements, diverse terrain, Maple Branch and Sugar Creek corridors, multiple ponds, and unfinished lodge with attached garage, this property offers a rare combination of recreational infrastructure and future lodging potential. The opportunity to complete the lodge while enjoying the newly developed hunting layout makes this an attractive offering for buyers seeking a dedicated Southern Illinois hunting farm.


Summary

Address

Creal Springs Road, Lot#WP001

Creal Springs, IL 62922

Johnson County

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Approximate Distances

14 mi Marion
45 mi Paducah, KY
133 mi St. Louis, MO
182 mi Nashville, TN

Property

Property Type
Recreational Land, Hunting Land
Road Frontage
County Road
Road Surface
Blacktop/Asphalt
Fencing
Low Fence, Partial

Land Details

Timber

Open

Utilities

electric
Nearby

Improvements/Features

Small Game, Big Game, Predators, Fish, Creek/Spring, Food Plot, Tree Stands/Blinds, Trail Network, Internal Road System


Details

  • Ready to hunt deer and turkey farm
  • Proven history of big bucks
  • 1,924 S.F. lodge (shell only, no interior finishings) and 1,276 S.F. attached garage
  • Large wrap-around porch
  • Current owner just completed a giant farm makeover
  • 10 new food plots with water holes
  • 9 brand new Muddy blinds
  • New trail system throughout with creek crossings
  • The farm has been laid out to grow and hold trophy whitetails
  • Diverse blend of habitat types
  • Rolling topography and creek bottom habitat
  • Maple Branch and Sugar Creek run through the property
  • The creek system is a major rut corridor for the area
  • Lots of interior edge and transition zones
  • Softwoods and mast-producing hardwoods
  • Areas of dense security and bedding cover
  • Multiple ponds
  • Loads of deer sign
  • Numerous funnels and pinch points
  • Multiple entry points


Other

Housing

#1 Lodge
0BD / 0BA / 0HB
1924± sqft

Coordinates

37.5979, -88.8346

Annual Taxes

N/A

Justin Mason

Chad Wilkinson

Mark Williams

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