Morrison County
±474.40 Acres Of Rare Sporting Paradise, Expansive Acreage, Lakefront, A Scenic River, And Exceptional Hunting
36963 Skyview Rd Hillman, MN 56338
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Located in Morrison County, Minnesota, this ±474.40-acre property has an exceptional setting with a rare combination of features. It offers a diverse combination of timber, agricultural ground, wetlands, water, and established wildlife habitat. The views add another layer to the property. A sense of peace and serenity here is hard to describe until you stand on the property and take it all in. The views span a diverse landscape, creating a setting that feels private and removed from the everyday pace of life. With hunting, fishing, wildlife, and other recreational opportunities throughout the property, there are countless ways to enjoy the land and its natural surroundings. Together, these features make this a particularly distinctive property with few comparable opportunities. The combination of the lake, river, diverse terrain, agricultural fields, timber, and wildlife creates a setting that feels both expansive and private. Few properties offer this many ways to enjoy the outdoors in one place, and the combination of scenery, habitat, hunting, fishing, and recreational opportunities makes this a particularly special property. The property also includes an existing home of approximately 1,328 sq ft. It has three bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms, an attached 2-car garage, and a barn, all of which would benefit from maintenance and updates. These structures offer a buyer the opportunity to assess their condition and determine their intended use. The driveway leads to an open area near the home and barn, providing space for outdoor activities, equipment storage, or other property-related needs. The hunting opportunities on this property are outstanding. From the moment you start exploring the acreage, it's clear this property offers the habitat, food, water, and security cover deer and other wildlife seek. The sheer amount of deer sign throughout the property is hard to ignore. Rubs and scrapes are scattered across the acreage, and while photographing and walking the property, we observed multiple deer, along with grouse, waterfowl, pheasants, and turkeys. The wildlife activity we saw firsthand gives a glimpse of what this property has to offer. The landscape's diversity is one of its greatest strengths. Natural oak trees provide an important food source, while birch, aspen, pine, grassy areas, and pockets of wetland create a variety of habitats and travel opportunities. Thick security cover provides places for deer to bed, while the agricultural fields provide additional food sources. Approximately 75 acres are tillable, creating the potential for agricultural income and an opportunity to lease the tillable ground. The cornfields' location is particularly impressive. Quality cover surrounds the fields, allowing deer to move between bedding and feeding areas while staying close to security cover. Christmas Lake and Skunk River add another important component to the property, providing water close to where deer and other wildlife spend their time. The river corridor has also held a variety of waterfowl, adding another dimension to the recreational opportunities. For those who appreciate the challenge of managing and potentially harvesting a mature Minnesota whitetail, the property's location is worth noting. Morrison County ranks No. 1 in Minnesota for total Pope & Young record-book whitetail deer entries, with 224 recorded entries, according to bowhunting data compiled by Realtree. That statistic speaks to the caliber of whitetail hunting in the county and provides an impressive backdrop for a property with this much habitat diversity and visible deer activity. The result is a property where the hunting potential is not just something you have to imagine. It is something you can see as you move across the land. The seller has shared that hunting has been amazing over the years, and the abundance of sign and wildlife observed on the property reinforces this land's long history as a place where outdoor experiences and memories are made. What really sets this property apart, however, is how all these features come together. Food, water, bedding cover, timber, wetlands, agricultural ground, and natural travel corridors are spread throughout the property. The result is a landscape that offers numerous ways to hunt and enjoy the outdoors, with opportunities to pursue deer, bear, waterfowl, pheasants, grouse, and turkey, along with numerous other wildlife. And there is still room to make it even better. The existing habitat and hunting layout provide an excellent foundation, while additional habitat improvements, strategic food plots, trail work, or other management practices could further enhance the property's hunting potential. For someone who wants to spend the morning following deer sign through the timber, enjoy the wildlife, the lake, or simply sit quietly and take in the surrounding landscape, this property offers an extraordinary combination of opportunities. Multiple trails wind throughout the property, with some cleanup needed along a few sections. The property features a beautiful rolling mixed forest with numerous mature oak trees and significant terrain changes, creating a diverse landscape. Abundant deer sign throughout the property, including rubs, scrapes, and deer trails. The property is conveniently located near several lakes in the area, including Sullivan Lake (±2.4 miles), Platt Lake (±4 miles), and Mille Lacs Lake (±9 miles). It lies south of Sullivan and Platt Lakes and west of Mille Lacs Lake, with the Twin Cities metropolitan area about 1.5 hours to the south. The property has two entrances, one on the west side and one on the east side. There are also a couple of potential river crossing locations; however, current beaver activity has raised water levels. Access to the west portion of the property is currently best via the west-side entrance. This property is much more than a piece of land. It has been in the same family for many years, and that history brings a lifetime of memories, stories, and experiences across the acreage. The sellers genuinely appreciate the land and the many ways their family has used it over the years. At different times, the property was home to cattle, a bait business, and a sawmill, reflecting the many ways the land has supported the family over the years. It has been a place to work, spend time outdoors, enjoy family, and create memories that have carried through generations. Hunting has also played an important role in the property's history. The seller shared that hunting has been amazing over the years, with the land providing countless opportunities to enjoy the outdoors and experience the wildlife that calls this property home. This property is now being offered to a new owner. The next owner will have the opportunity to shape the property's future and to become part of its history. There is something special about a property cared for, worked, hunted, and enjoyed by generations of family recreation.
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Timber
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Small Game, Big Game, Upland Game, Waterfowl, Fish, Wetlands, Food Plot, Trail Network
Details
- ±474.40 acres in Morrison County, Minnesota
- The property has an exceptional setting with a rare combination of features, including hunting and fishing
- Diverse combination of timber, agricultural ground, wetlands, water, and established wildlife habitat
- Christmas Lake is located on the property, with the Skunk River running through the acreage
- Existing home and barn, both of which would benefit from maintenance and updates
- Approximately ±75 acres of tillable agricultural ground
- Rolling mixed forest with mature oak, birch, aspen, pine, etc.
- Abundant deer sign, including rubs and scrapes
- Deer, bear, turkey, grouse, pheasants, and waterfowl observed or reported on the property
- Multiple trails throughout the acreage, with some cleanup needed in sections
- Two property entrances, including west and east access points
- Approximately ±2.4 miles to Sullivan Lake, ±4 miles to Platt Lake, and ±9 miles to Mille Lacs Lake
- The property has been held by the same family for generations
- Home of approximately 1,328 sq ft. It has three bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, and an attached 2-car garage
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