. , Ripley, TN 38040(Lauderdale County)

Located in the lower Mississippi Flyway in northwest Tennessee, this 2,549-acre landscape is primarily operated as a private waterfowl sanctuary. Though the island lies within Tennessee, access is from the Arkansas mainland. Over the last four seasons, hunting activity has been carefully managed to allow waterfowl to feed, rest, and imprint on the land. Island 34 is the only known private or public waterfowl refuge of its size ever to be offered for acquisition in the United States. The property features luxury accommodations and exceptional facilities such as a 16,000 sqft lodge which hosts up to 30 guests with 17 bedrooms, two of which are ADA-compliant, 17.5 bathrooms, a commercial kitchen, a 24-seat dining area, and multiple gathering spaces, including a 48-person bar, a waterfowl observation deck, and much more.

A separate building houses staff quarters, while a 15,000 sqft heated and cooled shop facility supports land and farm management. The estate’s fully operational farm produces rice, soybeans, and corn, with half of the crops reserved for waterfowl, which also benefits the property’s prolific whitetail deer and wild turkey population. Island 34 features a diverse and well-managed landscape, comprising cropland, mature hardwood timberland, and natural wetlands, all of which are enhanced by advanced water management systems. Hunting amenities include 12 strategically established duck hunting locations, presenting nine blinds and three flooded timber areas. Five custom-designed luxury blinds (3 pit blinds and 2 container blinds) provide maximum comfort, offering ample space with electricity, heating, cooking, and more. Four of the luxury blinds are fully ADA compliant, providing wheelchair accessibility. The remaining blinds consist of four standard pits. Five of the nine blinds feature underground piping to risers for pumping water to keep areas open during freezing conditions. All blinds can accommodate up to 14 people (2 guides and 12 hunters), offer convenient drive-up access, and are meticulously brushed to blend perfectly into the surroundings. The three flooded timber shooting areas are hunted in a classic style, where shooters stand next to trees for cover. Additionally, there are 14 deer stands and 150 acres of food plots, with controlled hunting pressure, ensuring a thriving population of trophy whitetail deer. A sophisticated water system, featuring 11 wells, a high-capacity 80,000 gpm pumping station, and hydraulic control gates, all functioning together to enable precise flooding and habitat management.

Just five miles from Island 34 lies the charming Tudor-style village of Wilson, Arkansas—a destination where architectural integrity, boutique luxury, and cultural depth converge. Recognized by Country Living as one of America’s best small towns, Wilson invites visitors to stroll beneath shady oaks, linger in the historic town square, and enjoy the kind of warm hospitality and nostalgic Americana rarely found today. This Delta town offers an unexpected blend of refinement and entertainment: farm-to-table dining, craft cocktails, fine wine, a luxury hotel and spa, quaint cottages, distinctive shops, private golf, live music, and seasonal festivals. Practical conveniences are equally close at hand, with a supermarket, bank, post office, theater, and pharmacy anchoring the community. Featured in Garden & Gun, Southern Living, and numerous national publications, Wilson has established itself as one of the South’s most captivating destinations—a rare place where refined taste meets genuine community, just minutes from Island 34.

Island 34 serves as critical wintering grounds for waterfowl in the lower Mississippi Flyway, hosting hundreds of thousands of ducks and geese each season. Established as one of the preeminent hunting properties along the Mississippi River corridor, it offers a rare, turnkey opportunity. The property features outstanding duck, deer, and turkey hunting alongside exceptional amenities—ideal for hosting family, friends, and business associates in pursuit of the unparalleled outdoor lifestyle.