Diverse Hunting Farm With Funnels, Food Plots And CRP Income
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Summary
Property
- Type
- Farms, Recreational Land, Hunting Land
- Road Frontage
- Township Road
- Road Surface
- Gravel
- Fencing
- Low Fence, Partial
- Outbuildings
- Metal
Land Details
- Pasture
- Timber
- Tillable
- Enrolled in Government Program
- Grass
- Hay
- Open
Approximate Distances
| 4 mi | to Albia |
| 23 mi | to Oskaloosa |
| 65 mi | to Des Moines |
Utilities
| Electric: | Nearby |
| Water: | Nearby |
Features/Improvements
- Small Game
- Big Game
- Predators
- Food Plot
- Gated Entrance
Description
This farm just outside of Albia is a diverse, well-laid-out property that naturally sets up for strategic whitetail hunting. Located in a highly sought-after area of Southern Iowa, it sits in the heart of Monroe County, not far from Albia. This is the kind of property that already has a strong foundation, yet still offers plenty of opportunities for the next owner to enhance it over time.
There are two standout features worth noting right away. First, the CRP contract is in its final year, which is a positive for the next owner, as it provides complete flexibility to decide how these tillable acres are utilized moving forward. Second, the timber was historically pastured with cattle, but the cattle were removed last year. The timber is already responding with new growth and will continue to improve as natural regeneration takes hold.
On the west side of the farm, there are approximately 20 acres of thick, tall native warm-season grasses currently enrolled in CRP, generating $4,700 annually. From a hunting perspective, this area could be taken to the next level by pulling three to four acres out of re-enrollment to establish a larger grain food plot. The new owner will have options here, including the potential to re-enroll remaining acres into a fresh CRP contract. This side of the farm also features a solid building site and a tin-sided shed suitable for equipment storage.
Moving east, the property transitions into a creek bottom that serves as the primary drainage through the timber. This is where the farm’s diversity really begins to shine. Ridges roll out of the creek bottom and naturally pinch deer movement, creating excellent funnels. The owner selectively removed trees and small pockets last year to establish archery kill plots and improve access throughout the timber. A trail system was also installed along the south side, providing access to a proven rut stand on the far ridge. With plenty of south and east-facing slopes, the farm offers excellent late-season bedding opportunities.
On the far east side, a series of smaller ridges covered in native grasses and cedar trees provides ideal cover where mature bucks naturally want to bed. The timber composition across the property is diverse, with white and red oak on the western draws, walnuts along the creek bottom, and a mix of locust, cedar, and hedge throughout. This diversity creates a strong foundation for long-term habitat improvement.
This is already a solid hunting farm, but it offers significant upside for someone willing to carry the torch. Continued habitat work will only enhance what’s already here, and it’s easy to see this property turning into a truly dynamite hunting farm. In Monroe County, you never know what kind of monster might show up and with a few improvements, you will improve those odds tremendously.
If you’re interested in taking a closer look at this farm, give the listing agents Hersh Smith or Ben Harshyne a call for your own private showing.
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