0 HWY 39 , Hepler, KS 66746(Bourbon County)

It's getting tougher and tougher to find large, contiguous recreational tracts in eastern Kansas, let alone one boasting prime hunting for deer, turkeys, waterfowl, and quail, plus great return on investment. This is one of those rare farms that provides fantastic hunting in every season. The main draw cutting through the middle of the farm contains a wet-weather creek lined with hardwoods, brush, and bedding cover, and the amount of scrapes, rubs, and overall deer sign on the property is truly incredible. There are multiple veins of cover branching off in every direction with wildlife habitat galore. At least one Boone deer is currently living on the farm with a tons of up and comers, showing great potential for the future as this area of Bourbon County produces giants every year. Multiple food plots have been planted and are ready to hunt immediately for a new owner. Hunting success and habitat could be improved even more by converting part of the farmland to switch grass, CRP or a variety of other possibilities.

On the waterfowl side, you have an area around Hepler that's somewhat of hidden gem. This area winters large quantities of ducks and geese, and great hunting is already offered in the ponds or dry fields with multiple years of proven success on this tract and other private properties nearby. Every pond edge was seeded with Japanese millet and brown top millet this year. There are also seemingly infinite possibilities for new wetlands in drainage areas of field edges, let alone the obvious possibility for a huge lake to be built in the middle. Estimates show that the elevations would allow for a 100+ acre lake to be built, which would certainly amplify the waterfowl hunting, allow for a private fishing paradise, and provide other attributes for the recreational and conservation-minded land steward. This could also allow for the farmland to be irrigated and significantly increase production and income. The current dryland tillable already offers over $158,100 in yearly cash rent, providing one heck of a return on investment for a recreational playground.

The farm also already has a huntable population of quail, which has become extremely rare for southeast Kansas. A new owner could also further enhance the quail and other wildlife habitat with grass buffer strips, CRP, or a variety of other projects previously mentioned to improve the deer hunting.

The sheer size and seclusion of this farm are really hard to grasp without seeing it in person, as there aren't any interior roads in the entire two-mile section. Investors, hunters, farmers, ranchers, and all types of land lovers will truly appreciate all of what this special tract has to offer. The farm has a current farm lease and showings are therefore BY APPOINTMENT ONLY; buyers or agents must contact the listing broker to schedule.