Marion County
Premier Small-Acreage Hunting Ground In Marion County, IL
0000 Papertown Rd Keenes, IL 62851
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Description
Located in Marion County, Illinois, just 15 miles from Salem and 20 miles from Mount Vernon, this 31± acre property is one of the most impressive sub-40-acre hunting tracts to come across in a while in relation to habitat. Tucked down a dead-end road, the property offers excellent access, privacy, and a habitat layout that immediately stands out for anyone looking for their own whitetail hunting farm.
The entire property consists of timber, with a mix of closed-canopy hardwoods and rolling terrain. The north side features rolling ridges through the mature hard timber, while the south side transitions into extremely thick bedding cover. This combination creates a natural separation between bedding and surrounding food sources and gives deer multiple reasons to travel through the property.
Agricultural ground borders the property to both the north and south, creating an awesome food-and-cover combination. The timber provides security and bedding while the neighboring agriculture provides readily available food. These conditions naturally create travel corridors and pinch points throughout the property, giving a hunter multiple opportunities to intercept deer movement.
While walking the farm, I found two old sheds only about 100 yards into the south side, providing another sign of the deer activity utilizing the property. This is a farm where you don't need harvest photos of giant bucks or a pile of fresh sheds to understand the potential. The habitat and layout speak for themselves. The combination of bedding, timber, agricultural edges, terrain, and access creates exactly the kind of framework a serious deer hunter looks for.
An established ATV trail runs through the north side of the property, providing convenient access into the timber and making it easier to reach stand locations without unnecessarily disturbing other areas of the farm.
The dead-end road location adds another layer of appeal, limiting traffic and helping maintain the secluded feel of the property. Road access is straightforward, making this a property that can be easily hunted and managed throughout the season.
For buyers specifically looking for a hunting property of 40 acres or less in Marion County, this 31± acre tract deserves a serious look. It offers the kind of natural habitat setup that can be hunted effectively now while still giving a new owner plenty of opportunity to develop their own strategy and make the farm even better over time.
The combination of mature hardwoods, thick bedding, rolling ridges, surrounding agriculture, natural funnels, and deer use makes this a true small-acreage hunting opportunity.
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- 15 miles from Salem
- 20 miles from Mount Vernon
- Entirely timbered
- Closed-canopy hardwood timber
- Rolling ridges on the north side
- Extremely thick bedding cover on the south side
- Agricultural ground to the north and south
- Excellent natural pinch points and travel corridors
- ATV trail through the north side
- Road access
- Located on a dead-end road
- Excellent privacy and low traffic
- Outstanding sub-40-acre hunting opportunity
- Strong whitetail habitat and recreational potential
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