2946 West 500 South , North Judson, IN 46366(Starke County)

When looking for a hunting or recreational property, not only should you consider how much pleasure and pride you will have in owning a property but you also the investment aspect of the property as well. This property just happens to be able to accomplish both of those goals for a great land purchase. Originally owned and farmed by the same family for many years, it was put into a wetlands restoration conservation program which transformed it into a natural and recreational paradise. It has three ponds all about 1/3 of an acre and a 1/4 ditch/waterway that offers valuable habitat for an incredible variety of animals and wildlife. Over half of the property is a typical marsh type wetland, and the rest of it has two areas of higher ground with grasses, brush, a tree line and small woodlot. The Indiana Department of Natural Resources states that less than 1% of Indiana remains in wetlands, so you can see why a property like is an important and a valuable natural resource. Because of that, the conservation program pays the owner almost $5700.00 a year in income! These programs are usually for a 15-20 year contract, and this contract has been approved for renewal in October of 2018. The new owner can choose to keep the property in the current program or do whatever you wish with the property. Anytime you can use a tract for you and your families enjoyment and offset the cost with a good, reliable income stream; you are putting money in the bank! With all the great habitat this property has, the water, cover, food sources, timber and neighboring woods and agricultural fields, it is covered with signs of deer, turkey, small game and  obviously used by a bonanza of ducks, geese, songbirds, insects and butterflies not to mention fish, turtles and any other water-loving critter. Since it is just a few miles away from the Kankakee River and Kankakee Fish and Wildlife Area (and closer as the ducks fly) there is great potential to make it a great waterfowl AND a deer hunting property. The current owners have pretty much left it untouched for 15-20 years and only allowed very limited hunting. With just a few improvements it has all the elements needed to be a well laid out and very productive hunting and recreational property. Call today to schedule your opportunity to see and purchase this incredible property. 

Property Features:

- Recreational, hunting, and conservation property with CRP income and low taxes

- Previous farm ground now in wetland restoration project with 3 ponds and 1/4 mile waterway

- Approximately 44 acres in CRP and 7+/- acres open for potential house, cabin, camper, or pole barn site

- Property has a diverse habitat with water, grass, and brush, small block of timber, and wooded tree line

- An abundance of wildlife use the property including deer, turkeys, small game, ducks, geese, muskrats, turtles, fish, frogs, and possibly 100's of different species of birds

- The property is approved for renewal in conservation plan or the new owner can choose not to reenroll if desired

- Just a few miles away from the Kankakee Fish and Wildlife Area and 10-15 minutes from Bass Lake

- Adjacent property is managed by a very conservation minded and considerate landowner/neighbor