When it comes to deciding where to live, the number one amenity for most outdoorsmen is proximity to great hunting and fishing. However, it’s just a fact of life that jobs, family life, modern conveniences, etc., sometimes get in the way of being able to live close to acres known for big bucks. Kids need good schools, your significant other may not be ready to live less than 10 miles from a Target and let’s face it: you need a job to support all this. But everyone needs a place to get away and pursue his or her passions and escape the hustle and bustle of modern day stresses.
There is no shortage of great hunting properties within an hour and a half of several major cities. Here are few to start your search:
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN
Big Buck & Turkey Hunting Tract in a Great Southern Wisconsin Neighborhood
Distance from Milwaukee: 53 Miles
This property has the WOW factor every person interested in land has been looking for. Located in the heart of a very large neighborhood, this property has everything you need, whether you are looking to call in a gobbling tom turkey or harvesting an elusive big, mature whitetail buck. This property consists of thick bedding, native grasses, mature hardwoods, tall pines, thickets and plenty of secluded food plot locations. An updated mobile home complete with a detached garage will make for a wonderful secondary home and hunter's get away.
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA
Big Buck Hunting Tract For Sale in South Central Minnesota Near Elk River
Distance from Minneapolis: 41 Miles
If you like to hunt big deer, this parcel has so much potential. In fact, the area is well-known for the amount of trophy bucks it produces. Plus, this would be an awesome place to build for someone wanting an easy commute along with great hunting.
Just five miles to the south you’ll find the Elk River and the Zimmerman five miles to the north. With many areas suitable for food plots, there is a very good opportunity to maintain a healthy deer herd. Even though you feel like you’re in the middle of nowhere, any convenience you could want is close by.
DES MOINES, IOWA
Incredible Hunting, Fishing and Income Producing Property in Central Iowa
Distance from Des Moines: 58 Miles
“This property is one of a kind,” according to Gabe Adair, the Whitetail Properties’ listing agent. “The building sites, fishing and hunting opportunities are flat out ridiculous.” If you like the idea of having a cabin overlooking a world-class fishing lake out your back door and trophy deer hunting out the front, then this place is almost too good to be true.
“The water on this tract has 25-plus-foot visibility and the fishing doesn’t get any better,” Adair said. The lake also serves as a waterfowl haven during the migration. Two Boone & Crockett bucks were killed on the property just a few years ago, which means there are bound to be others still lurking around.
ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI
Recreational Hunting Property With Stocked Lake in Eastern Missouri
Distance from St Louis: 40 Miles
This property has endless opportunities for the investor or recreational enthusiast. It sits in a great location between residential areas and Missouri Conservation Department lands just outside of St Louis County, south of Pacific and Eureka. The property is bordered on two sides by the Myron & Sonya Glassberg Family Conservation Area that provides you with 400 additional acres to roam and the Young Conservation Area, just on the other side, adds another 1,000 or so acres for additional hunting and hiking opportunities. Along with the nice lake, this property is made up of a mixture of hardwoods and cedars which holds a large deer herd. There is a good trail system throughout and this sale also includes one modest home that needs some TLC. This has been in the same family for 60 + years. If you are looking for the opportunity to own your own private recreational retreat close to St Louis, please let us know.
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA
Beautiful Property With Home, Great Hunting and Fishing On-Site
Distance from Indianapolis: 49 Miles
This property is a fantastic combination of mature hardwoods containing white and red oak, poplar, hickory, maple and walnut, along with younger successional brush and saplings, which create great wildlife habitat. This place has fantastic deer and turkey hunting already, and could only be made better with some easy habitat improvement. Situated on a high hill overlooking winding fields of grain from the front and beautiful rolling pasture, pond, and woods from the back is this handsome all-brick ranch home. Built in 1999, this 3,888 square-foot home boasts three bedrooms and three full baths with a huge finished walk-out basement. This is a great place for the whole family.
LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY
Great Hunting and Recreational Tract With a Home Located In Big Buck Producing Area
Distance from Louisville: 43 Miles
Besides being extremely close to Louisville and Cincinnati, this property has a lot going for it. It’s very secluded with a three-bedroom, two-bathroom house, a temperature-controlled shed, a barn and several food plot locations. This area of Kentucky is known for trophy bucks and a good turkey population.
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE
Hunting and Income Producing Property in North Central Tennessee
Distance from Nashville: 61 Miles
This property is just minutes from Clarksville, a quick jaunt from Music City and only about 30 minutes up to the Land Between the Lakes. This is mostly row crop land, which can yield good income, but it’s also full of deer and turkey. There’s one small pond and several sites to build a house or hunting camp upon.
BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA
Hunting and Investment Property in North Central Alabama
Distance from Birmingham: 42 Miles
The state of Alabama is known for its good deer hunting and great turkey hunting. This property is laced with both plus a good stand of planted pines. There are already two established green field and a well-maintained trail system making for easy access throughout the property.
ATLANTA, GEORGIA
Great Recreational and Hunting Property in Northern Georgia
Distance from Atlanta: 59 Miles
This beautiful property offers breathtaking views, mature hardwoods, a good sized creek and several perfect locations to build a cabin. The property is accessed via a dirt road and is very secluded yet close enough to a town to offer many modern conveniences. The property has great habitat for wildlife and is loaded with deer and turkeys. There is also the occasional black bear in the area. If you are looking for a great recreational or hunting property in a sought-after area, you should give this one a look.
