Hilltop Farm With A Super Hunting Layout And Proven Deer History
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Summary
Property
- Type
- Farms, Recreational Land, Hunting Land
- Road Frontage
- County Road
- Road Surface
- Gravel
Land Details
- Timber
- Tillable
- Open
- Pond
Utilities
| Water: | Nearby |
| Electric: | Nearby |
Features/Improvements
- Small Game
- Big Game
- Predators
- Food Plot
- Tree Stands/Blinds
- Trail Network
- Gated Entrance
Description
With an aerial map that looks nearly perfect for northerly winds, this farm in southeast Iowa is built for whitetail hunting. Located a few miles west of Highway 63, which connects Ottumwa and Bloomfield, it has a layout for which even the most particular buyers have been waiting.
Access is from the south off Hill Blvd, where a tall wall of mature Kanlow switchgrass and Giant Miscanthus runs along the road, screening the property interior. A barrier like this takes years to establish, yet it is already done. The first field, about 6.5 acres, is in a “J” shape—stretching north along the east side, perfect for a hidden food plot, and extending northwest, creating a natural funnel.
Moving into the heart of the farm, the setup gets even stronger. West of the J field, a tooth-shaped clover plot sits against an old tree line, a dynamite ambush spot for catching bucks in archery season. There is also a similar kill plot off the north tip of the J field. Entry and exit into these stands are perfect for northerly and westerly winds.
At the center of the property, a well-placed blind overlooks 13 acres of food—6 acres to the west and 7 to the north. Historically, this area has been planted with variety to offer a season-long food source, but if income is a priority, about 20 acres could go into crops.
This farm produces mature bucks every year, proven by years of trail camera history. Oak timber ridges and ditches, cedar thickets along the field edges, two ponds, and grassy hillsides provide excellent habitat, while the rugged terrain helps funnel deer into specific areas. The turkey population is excellent here as well, and you should have no problem getting a spring Tom on this farm.
Rural water and electricity run along the road, making it a great option for a future build. Taxes in 2024 were $536. For a 100-acre farm, this place should hunt so well. If you’re looking for a whitetail property with the right mix of habitat, food, and access, call Land Specialist Ben Harshyne with The Southeast Iowa Land Team for Whitetail Properties Real Estate.
Details
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Attractive hunting property in southeast Iowa
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Proven history of mature bucks with extensive trail camera records
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Perfect layout for hunting on northerly winds
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Switchgrass and Miscanthus screen along the road
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Two archery-style clover plots
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Large destination central food plots
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Up to 18 acres available for crops
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Located west of Highway 63 between Ottumwa and Bloomfield
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Oak ridges, cedar thickets, ponds, and grassy hillsides
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Rugged terrain makes for potent funnels and pinch points
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Excellent turkey population
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Rural water and electricity on the road
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2024 taxes were $536
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Coordinates
40.8929, -92.488
Annual Taxes
$536
The information contained herein is deemed reliable but is not warranted or guaranteed by the Broker, its Agents, or the Seller. Access to property, access to utilities, or any measurements including but not limited to, acreage, square footage, frontage, and mapping boundary lines shared herein has not been independently verified and is for purposes of marketing only. If exact measurements, access to property, or access to utilities is a concern, the property should be independently measured or investigated by the prospective buyer.
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