Located in Ransom Township in southern Hillsdale County, Michigan, this 35+/- acre property offers a combination of income-producing farmland, excellent deer hunting opportunities, potential waterfowl hunting, diverse wildlife habitat, and possible building locations. With approximately 25+/- acres of tillable ground, 900+/- feet of road frontage along M-99 (Pioneer Road), and a mix of mature timber, large pines, and wetlands, this property offers multiple opportunities for agricultural income, hunting, recreation, and future land use.

One of the property's most attractive features is its unique layout. Approximately 25+/- acres are currently in income-producing tillable ground, divided into two distinct field areas by a narrow, triangular strip of timber extending south from the northern portion of the property. The larger field consists of approximately 20+/- acres and occupies much of the eastern portion, with extensive frontage along M-99. A smaller, approximately 5+/- acre field is tucked into the western side, creating a more secluded agricultural setting bordered by timber and is a magnet for whitetail deer. This arrangement provides opportunities for continued farming operations while also creating natural transitions between open ground and wooded cover.

The timber is another important feature of this Hillsdale County property. A variety of trees, including some impressive mature pines, creates visual character and adds diversity to the landscape. The strip of trees extending between the fields helps break up the open agricultural ground, creating additional edges and potential wildlife travel routes. Combined with the surrounding wooded areas and wetlands, the property offers a blend of habitat types that can benefit deer, waterfowl, and other wildlife throughout the year.

For deer hunters, this property has several characteristics worth considering. The land is situated within a natural travel corridor that provides opportunities to intercept deer moving through the surrounding countryside. The combination of agricultural food sources, timber, wetland cover, and field edges creates multiple potential stand locations. The property's configuration also allows for strategic access to hunting areas, which can be an important consideration when planning entry and exit routes around prevailing winds and deer movement.

The seller reports strong deer activity in the area and has provided recent October 2026 photographs showing multiple bucks using the property. These photographs offer prospective buyers a look at some of the deer activity documented during the current hunting season. With multiple potential stand locations and favorable access options, the property offers opportunities for hunters interested in developing a hunting strategy around established travel patterns, agricultural fields, and natural habitat features.

In addition to deer hunting, the property's wetlands and agricultural fields may offer opportunities for duck and goose hunting. The wetland areas provide another habitat component that could attract migrating waterfowl, particularly when seasonal water levels and migration conditions are favorable. The surrounding tillable acreage may also contribute to the property's appeal for geese and other waterfowl moving through the area. Although waterfowl activity has not been confirmed, the combination of wetlands, agricultural fields, and natural cover creates an opportunity worth exploring for hunters interested in pursuing multiple species. These features add another recreational dimension to the property beyond its documented deer activity.

The combination of timber, wetlands, agricultural fields, and natural travel corridors makes this property appealing for a variety of outdoor recreational uses. Deer hunters can evaluate the field edges, wooded funnels, and travel routes, while waterfowl hunters may find opportunities around the wetland areas during migration periods. Wildlife viewing, habitat management, and other outdoor activities are additional possibilities for a property with this mix of land types.

Beyond hunting, the property's agricultural component provides an opportunity to maintain an income-producing land use. Approximately 25+/- acres of tillable ground make up the majority of the acreage. The property's soil report identifies several soil types, including Williamstown-Conover complex, Wawasee loam, Wawasee clay loam, and Wolcott silt loam, with an overall National Commodity Crop Productivity Index (NCCPI) of approximately 63.23. The mix of agricultural ground and natural cover provides a practical combination of productive land and recreational acreage.

Another significant feature is the approximately 900+/- feet of frontage along M-99, also known as Pioneer Road. This extensive road frontage creates opportunities to evaluate potential building locations, future parcel divisions, or other land-use possibilities. The open fields offer several areas that may be worth exploring for future construction, while the timber provides opportunities to incorporate natural screening and landscape features into potential building plans. Any proposed building sites, parcel splits, driveway entrances, or development plans would be subject to applicable township and county requirements, permits, approvals, and site evaluations.

Location adds another dimension to this property. Lost Nation State Game Area is approximately 3 miles away, providing access to additional public-land hunting and outdoor recreation opportunities. The Ohio state line is approximately 7 miles away, while Lake La Su An Wildlife Area in Ohio is approximately 9 miles from the property. This nearby wildlife area provides additional opportunities for hunting, fishing, and outdoor recreation, subject to applicable regulations and seasonal access.

The property's location also provides convenient access to Indiana. The Indiana state line is approximately 14 miles away, and Cedar Lake Marsh State Fish and Wildlife Area is approximately 18 miles away. With public recreation areas available across Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana, outdoor enthusiasts have multiple destinations within a relatively short distance for exploring additional hunting, fishing, hiking, and wildlife-viewing opportunities.

Whether the goal is to continue agricultural production, establish a private deer hunting property, explore potential duck and goose hunting opportunities, evaluate future building locations, or hold a combination of income-producing and recreational land, this Hillsdale County acreage offers several potential uses. The field configuration, mature pines, timbered travel corridors, wetlands, documented buck activity, and extensive road frontage are all features that contribute to the property's versatility.

Properties that combine tillable acreage, diverse habitat, deer hunting opportunities, potential waterfowl habitat, and substantial paved-road frontage can appeal to buyers with a range of land ownership objectives. This 35+/- acre property on Pioneer Road offers the opportunity to evaluate those uses in a southern Michigan location with access to recreational destinations in three states.

Contact Whitetail Properties Land Specialist Shawn Kelley to learn more about this Hillsdale County property or schedule a private showing.