20.172± Acre Big Buck Hunting Tract Bordering Shawnee National Forest
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Summary
Property
- Type
- Recreational Land, Hunting Land
- Road Surface
- Gravel, Dirt
- Fencing
- Low Fence, Partial
Land Details
- Timber
Approximate Distances
| 19 mi | to Marion |
| 51 mi | to Paducah, KY |
| 136 mi | to St. Louis, MO |
| 187 mi | to Nashville, TN |
Utilities
| Electric: | Nearby |
| Water: | Nearby |
Features/Improvements
- Small Game
- Big Game
- Predators
- Creek/Spring
- Tree Stands/Blinds
- Trail Network
Description
This 20.172± acre tract in Union County, Illinois is a prime small-acreage hunting property located in a highly sought-after area of Southern Illinois. With a proven history of quality deer and strong genetics in the area, this tract offers excellent potential for consistent success on limited acreage. The property features timbered ridges and draws with a diverse stand of softwoods and mast-producing hardwoods, including a strong presence of white oaks. The timber has not been cut in over 65 years, creating a mature forest structure with exceptional beauty and natural food sources. Rolling topography combined with rock outcroppings adds both character and functionality, while numerous funnels and pinch points create ideal ambush locations. A beautiful rock-bottom creek forms the western boundary and serves as a major travel corridor during the rut, concentrating deer movement through the tract. An established trail system provides access throughout, allowing for strategic entry and exit to hunting locations. With no road frontage and access via easement, the property offers a high level of seclusion and low hunting pressure—key factors in holding mature bucks. The tract borders a landlocked portion of the Shawnee National Forest, effectively expanding your hunting opportunities and providing additional sanctuary for wildlife. Its proximity to Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge and the Panther Den Wilderness Area further enhances the overall habitat quality and recreational appeal. With an ideal location for an off-grid cabin, this property is perfectly suited for those seeking a private hunting retreat in one of Southern Illinois’ most desirable hunting regions.
Details
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Prime hunt tract with place to build off grid cabin
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Located in a sought-after area of Southern Illinois
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Proven history of mature whitetail with great genetics
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Timbered ridges and draws throughout
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Softwoods and mast-producing hardwoods with a good stand of White Oaks
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Timber has not been cut in 65 years
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Rolling topography with rock outcroppings
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Numerous funnels and pinch points
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Beautiful rock bottom creek
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The creek is a major rut travel corridor
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Established trail system
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Ideal location for off-grid cabin
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No road frontage
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Easement access
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Survey on file
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Borders land locked portion of the Shawnee National Forest
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Close to Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge and Panther Den Wilderness area
Area Info
Other
Coordinates
37.5584, -89.0939
Annual Taxes
$72
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