Some farms you just feel the moment you look across them. Stretching over two miles along the Iowa River, this extraordinary property offers high-end hunting opportunities and attractive income. From choosing the right slough for a duck ambush to deciding which old bucks make the hitlist, this massive farm sets the stage for unforgettable times.

There are two key reasons why this is a serious hunting property:

1. Shape and Layout: The farm’s expanse and shape naturally support a sizable deer herd. Over two miles of riverfront woodland provide a dream sanctuary. Combined with divided chambers of fields, this layout is ideal for strategically planting destination food plots. With dead-end access and multiple gated entry points all along the south end, you’ll have enough options to strategically access the full width of the farm.
2. Habitat Composition: Riverbottom ecosystems are naturally premier habitats for diverse wildlife. You’ll appreciate the cover that this farm provides for animals to live here, and managing the food source diversity will only compound this desirability. By prioritizing doe management and harvesting mature bucks, this farm will create a single-batch quality whitetail population. Maximizing these elements is the recipe for world-class southern Iowa hunting.

Accessed through five gates, this property features a diverse landscape: old pasture timber, cropland, CRP, sloughs, brush, wetlands, and extensive Iowa River frontage. Electricity is available at the central building site, and a well-maintained trail network allows easy access to the fields. The south road is a dead-end, leading to the eastern private lane of the farm.

Duck hunting is possible on this property, and waterfowl thrive year-round. The secluded sloughs offer a private and productive hunting experience. With added infrastructure, this property has the potential to become a premier waterfowl destination along this renowned watershed along the Iowa River and its proximity to the Mighty Mississippi.

Whitetail hunting here is remarkable. In December, a guest harvested a 193-inch buck with incredible mass after observing over 30 other bucks in a secluded food plot. The farm’s size, layout, and seclusion provide the perfect conditions for sustained deer management and mature bucks that Iowa is famous for. There are some great options to leave large food plots, ensuring fantastic hunting and year-round wildlife food sources. There are also subtle terrain changes and interior edges from young trees and grassy pockets that will make ideal archery hunting areas.

The farm also generates an annual income of approximately $36,009 from tillable cropland and CRP payments, offering a reliable revenue stream alongside its recreational value.

This is a rare opportunity to own a premier river-bottom farm in southeast Iowa. Its scale, versatility, and conservation potential make it prime real estate for the landowner who wants to have high-end hunting and income-producing acres. For a private tour of this true gem, contact Ben Harshyne, a Land Specialist with the Southeast Iowa Land Team for Whitetail Properties Real Estate.