Okemah, OK 74859(Okfuskee County)

An impressive wetland restoration project has been constructed in the Deep Fork River floodplain of the property. In addition, creeks and small ponds are present throughout the property. Two of the deeper draws are exceptional lake sites disclaimer - buyer should consult the appropriate authorities regarding permitting and construction . The south 160 has a private water well with water treatment system to serve the residence.

Improvements:

The property is fenced and has a nice network of trails established. A low maintenance metal home 1600 sq ft and shop 1200 sq ft have been constructed on the south 160 acres. The house is a one bedroom, one bath, with a kitchen, dining room and living room. It also has a screened porch and a covered area to park vehicles. In addition, the heated and air conditioned shop has a bathroom, small kitchen, living area, meat locker and storage space. This building was intended for multiple uses of storing equipment and providing additional space for friends during hunting and fishing trips. Lastly, everything is powered by both standard electrical service and an automatic, propane-powered generator. This property is very isolated and a great place to get off the grid with the option of supplying your own power and water.

Wildlife/Hunting:

This place is turkey paradise. I first saw the property earlier this year when I was part of the Oklahoma Lt. Governor's Turkey Hunt. I was taken to hunt the property as part of the event and filmed by the OkieWild TV crew. We saw tons of birds and killed a mature gobbler. Even more impressive was that no one else involved with the Lt. Governor's Okemah hunt killed a bird due to the poor weather conditions.

Want to enjoy top notch duck hunting Deep Fork Wingshooting Preserve also has a 40 acre engineered wetland just feet from the Deep Fork River and the wildlife management area. Nearby fields can be planted to draw in the ducks and keep them close throughout the season. Duck habitat next door on the wildlife management area also helps to draw waterfowl to the general area.

The property also has a good deer population and benefits from the wildlife pushed onto the property from the Deep Fork Wildlife Management area during hunting season.

Minerals:

None.

Taxes:

$3500

Property Summary:

The Deep Fork River, like most rivers in the U.S., has had its share of human manipulation. However, in the past decade or so, there have been numerous wetland restoration projects completed along its banks. The Deep Fork Duck and Turkey Preserve is one of those locations. This 480 acre ranch shares a long border with the Deep Fork Wildlife Management Area and is located just a few hundred feet from the Deep Fork River. The owner of the property worked to have a 40 acre wetland restoration project constructed that provides sanctuary to large flocks of waterfowl in the winter. In addition, wetland bird species remain on the property throughout the year.

The property lies at the end of a dead end road where you enter a world of peaceful solitude. A small, low maintenance house and shop has been constructed just out of sight of the front gate on the southern 160 acres of the ranch. It is equipped with a whole house, automatic generator and private well with water treatment system. You can truly get off the grid here.

A small trail leads from the back of the house down into a deep draw full of huge pecan trees and oaks. If you follow the trail up the slope, the trees transition to post and black oaks. The trail then leads across a dedicated easement to the northern 320 acres of the property that adjoin the wildlife management area. This area is dotted with meadows, ponds and graced with another deep draw full of massive trees. Looking back from the hill top trail you can gaze across the river bottom to the woods and water below.

Although this property may sound similar to some of the others, it has one truly outstanding feature in the form of an outstanding flock of turkeys. Turkeys are everywhere. Hens, toms, jakes, and pullets are all over the place. I hunted the Lt. Governor's Turkey Hunt last year and when every other location we tried failed to produce a turkey, we went to this property. The hunting had been tough for everyone because none of the hunters were seeing turkeys. That all changed when we got to this property. From the moment we set foot on it, we saw turkeys. I had a film crew with me and within an hour we had set up, called and filmed the harvesting of a mature long-beard turkey. No other hunter in the Okemah camp killed a turkey or really even came close. This place is turkey heaven. If you are a hunter or just a big turkey fan no pun intended and want a great, safe, low maintenance place for the family, this is the one to check out.