Lexington, NE 68850 , Lexington, NE 68850(Dawson County)

Slough Mallard Magic is just that, a top notch waterfowl property located in the middle of the Central Flyway. Many meandering sloughs run through the land with strategic water-control structures to control the water to your perfect depth. Duck blinds located nearby come with the property. This wetland jewel was created over 25 years ago by the Kugler family in conjunction with Ducks Unlimited and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and many other professionals. A truly “If you build it, they will come” project. It started in 2003 with a partnership between the property owners and the Platte Habitat Partnership, consisting of the USWS, NE Game and Parks, The Nature Conservancy, and the Crane Trust. Ducks Unlimited later expressed interest, and joined this project as it is truly a one of a kind wetland restoration project. This property, which is hidden just off the I-80 exit 231 near Darr, NE, runs near The Platte River and provides excellent mixed bagged hunting and especially waterfowl. Other hunting opportunities include: waterfowl, white tailed deer, varieties of wild turkey, pheasant, quail, dove, and trapping opportunities. There are many trails to navigate the property with ease, even on bad weather days where most places are inaccessible. The perimeter fence is outstanding and could be grazed periodically with cattle. This property has also been surveyed with clear boundaries.  At the Northwest corner of the property is a gate with access to 200± acres of state ground with foot traffic access only with amazing warm water sloughs and main channel access to the Platte River. Advantages • Early teal season in September to late season mallards in December-January, to snow goose season which could be incredible! 500,000± snow geese stage just minutes from this land. • Three strategically placed blinds heated and ready to hunt. • Ducks Unlimited Conservation Easement contract on file. • Completely surveyed and well fenced. • Private access to the property. • Access to over 200 state land acres. • A must-see for ALL waterfowlers Highlights • Four blind locations. Two locations are buried, one is partially buried, and one is movable. • Four water control structures to manage water depth and flows. • Several water crossings have been rocked for easy/safe crossing. • Several warm water areas that rarely freeze. • A variety of waterfowl species choose this area to nest in the Spring, and this is a returning migratory resting area for thousands of birds. The USFW estimates that as many as 20,000 birds travel through here at one time. This area was specifically developed to attract ducks, geese, sandhill cranes, and swans. • There are fish in many areas of the water ponds and flowing channels. • Excellent deer hunting. • Could be arranged to have a property caretaker, performed by the current Owner. • Easy access to all areas, and can easily drive to all blind locations. • Excellent fences on all four sides with good quality swinging gates. • Seasonal grazing rental currently pays $5,000 per year from a neighboring property owner. Excellent grass is established. Legal Description: 6 9 22 00002459 ACCRETION TO SEC 6 (140.43 A) (06-09-22) Taxes: $2,267.54 Address: Lexington, NE 68850 County: Dawson