2375 Deer Lake Rd , Hughesville, PA 17737(Lycoming County)

Nestled in the rolling hills of Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, this 175 acre tract is a model of habitat management and land stewardship. For nearly two decades, the property has been meticulously cared for through a series of conservation programs and professional wildlife/forestry consulting, creating a landscape that is not only beautiful but also highly functional for wildlife, recreation and long-term ecological health. The property features an incredible mix of forest, food plots, warm-season grasses and strategically planted trees and shrubs. More than 10,000 seedlings have been planted over the years, including apple, crabapple, chestnut, oak, serviceberry, hazelnut, dogwood, ninebark and silky willow, along with evergreen plantings such as white spruce, white pine and norway spruce. These plantings were carefully selected to provide year-round food sources, cover and browse for deer, bear, turkey, upland birds and countless other species. Complementing this work are stands of native warm season grasses - switchgrass, big bluestem, little bluestem and indian grass - which add critical nesting, brood-rearing and escape cover, while enhancing the property’s diversity and carrying capacity for wildlife. The entire property is enclosed by a woven wire perimeter fence, providing security against trespassing, while also serving as a tool for wildlife management. Strategic openings allow free-ranging animals to move in and out naturally, while creating more predictable travel corridors that improve hunting opportunities. This thoughtful design, combined with over 2.4 miles of perimeter trails and nearly 4 miles of total trail system, makes the property exceptionally functional. Trails are well-built and maintained, surfaced with stone and fitted with drainage piping to prevent erosion and ensure long-term durability. Together, these features provide seamless access across the entire tract and connect directly to key areas. Additional improvements make this property turnkey for recreation and ready for future development. A gated entry with dawn/dusk lighting ensures privacy, while utilities are already in place, including underground electric service, a drilled well with a pressure tank and an approved septic perc and design. A 14’x24’ storage shed, constructed in 2021, offers insulated doors, windows, floor and house wrap, wired electric, interior/exterior outlets, remote-controlled electric shop heating, motion detection lighting, vented soffits and seamless spouting, and is ready to be finished to suit the new owner’s needs. The property is enrolled in Clean & Green, ensuring reduced taxes and has been an active participant in USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service and Pennsylvania Game Commission programs such as the Forest Stewardship Program, Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program, Environmental Quality Incentives Program, Conservation Stewardship Program, Private Landowner Assistance Program, and the Deer Management Assistance Program. It is currently under contract with the Conservation Stewardship Program through 2028, generating annual payments for continued stewardship work. Beyond its habitat value, the property holds strong timber investment potential. The forest is anchored by high-value hardwoods including red oak, white oak, chestnut oak, black cherry, hard maple and hickory. Years of timber stand improvement have reduced competition, promoted regeneration of these desirable species, and enhanced long-term value. These stands represent both immediate and future opportunity for the buyer who values timber as an investment alongside wildlife and recreation. Altogether, this 175-acre tract represents a rare opportunity to own a property where habitat, recreation, and investment intersect. Whether your focus is hunting, wildlife observation, land stewardship, or future timber harvest, this property has been carefully prepared to deliver immediate enjoyment and lasting value. Subsurface rights (OGM's) do not convey with the sale.