This highly managed hunting property lies in the heart of one of Southern Iowa’s most sought-after areas for top-tier whitetail management. Every detail has been meticulously planned and executed to maximize your chances at one of the giant bucks that roam these woods. The farm truly has all the elements of a premier hunting property — excellent bedding cover, multiple strategically placed food plots, several water sources, and a well-maintained trail system providing access throughout. Located just four miles east of Osceola, 33 miles south of Indianola, and just over 40 miles from the Des Moines metro, this Clarke County property sits in one of the best whitetail regions in the Midwest. It offers outstanding early- and late-season opportunities and is conveniently close to a hard-surfaced road. This would make an ideal property to call your own.

There’s an abundance of bedding cover — from creek-bottom thickets perfect for early season to big, flat ridges and south-facing slopes with scattered cedars and hardwoods that provide excellent late-season bedding. Food plots are strategically positioned to offer deer multiple food sources and consistent attraction throughout the entire season. From small annual and perennial plots to larger destination grain plots, each is set up for ideal seasonal accessibility. A few large, mature apple trees sit just off the edge of a lush green plot, adding another layer of attraction and serving as a focal point for scraping activity.

The deer history here is exceptional — multiple giant bucks have called these ridges and plots home, proving the caliber of deer this farm consistently produces. Throughout the year, the layout allows for hunting in nearly any condition. Early-season options include two separate clover and alfalfa fields accessible on southerly or southeasterly winds. As the rut approaches in late October and November, the bottom plot — located right in the heart of thick bedding cover — becomes a hotspot for cruising bucks. This plot has been intentionally designed to funnel deer within 25 yards of the blind using a wall of trees and a natural pinch point. Several plots feature strategically placed scrape trees within bow range, and many blinds have small water holes nearby — one just 10 yards from the stand — to further enhance opportunities.

Mid-season food plots feature drilled brassicas alongside clover and alfalfa, complemented by nearby water sources. For the late season, the largest plot on the farm includes soybeans, corn, brassicas, cereal grains, and the apple trees mentioned earlier — everything a whitetail needs to keep them coming back throughout winter. The current owner has done an outstanding job maintaining mowed access trails, making it easy to get around with equipment or slip into blinds quietly. The property is just 1.25 miles from a hard-surfaced road — with one mile of gravel and only a quarter-mile of dirt — providing excellent seclusion and minimal traffic.

If you’re looking for an elite, turnkey hunting farm with a proven deer history, strategic setup, and the ability to hunt effectively throughout the entire season with any wind direction, this is the one. For more information or to schedule a private showing, contact Hersh Smith with Whitetail Properties Real Estate at 641-931-6884.