Texas Hunting & Recreation Property for Sale Winona Tx Smith Co

Description

Premier East Texas Hunting &
Recreation Investment

This extraordinary 265-acre property near Winona, Texas, delivers everything serious hunters
demand: diverse habitat, established infrastructure, and a strategic location
just 103 miles from Dallas. Winona Wetlands combines bottomland hardwood
forest, flooded timber, freshwater marsh, and upland pine-hardwood habitat to
create the ultimate year-round hunting experience in Smith County’s productive
wildlife corridor.

The current owner’s significant investments have transformed this
property into a turnkey hunting operation. Professionally mulched trails
provide all-weather access throughout the entire tract, while two elevated deer
stands and four automated feeders are strategically positioned within
established food plots. A functional low-water creek crossing ensures
year-round access to all 265 +/- acres—eliminating the seasonal limitations that
plague many East Texas hunting properties.

A scenic hilltop commands sweeping southern views across the wetland
complex, offering the perfect location for your hunting cabin or weekend
barndominium. This elevated building site provides both privacy and strategic
oversight of the property’s diverse hunting zones while maintaining convenient
access to the established trail system below.

Exceptional Habitat Diversity Creates
Year-Round Hunting Opportunities

The property’s remarkable topographical diversity—from wetland bottoms to
upland ridges—creates the critical edge habitat that concentrates East Texas
wildlife movement. Mature bottomland hardwoods produce abundant acorns and
hickory nuts, providing natural browse that holds deer throughout the season.
The flooded timber sections offer unique dual-purpose hunting zones, attracting
wintering waterfowl while creating travel corridors for whitetail deer along
the timber edges.

The freshwater marsh areas support healthy populations of wood ducks,
teal, and other waterfowl species during migration periods. These wetlands
maintain year-round water sources critical for all wildlife species, ensuring
consistent game presence even during dry periods. The upland mixed
pine-hardwood zones provide bedding cover and thermal protection, completing
the habitat mosaic that sustains robust wildlife populations.

Established food plots supplement natural forage, creating predictable
movement patterns that enhance hunting success. The combination of natural mast
production, planted food sources, and diverse cover types supports sustainable
populations of whitetail deer, wild hogs, and seasonal waterfowl—delivering
exceptional hunting opportunities from September through February.

Strategic Location & Regional
Accessibility

Winona Wetlands occupies a prime position in northeastern Smith County,
offering the perfect balance of rural seclusion and metropolitan accessibility.
This strategic location provides hunters and outdoor enthusiasts with
convenient access to urban amenities while maintaining the authentic East Texas
hunting experience.

Drive Times to Major Cities:

The property’s location at TBD CR 354 in Winona delivers exceptional
accessibility to major Texas metropolitan areas and regional centers. Just 1.5
hours from the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, weekend warriors can easily escape
the city for regular hunting trips without excessive travel time.

Tyler: 14 miles (17 minutes)
Dallas: 103 miles (1 hour 35 minutes)
Fort Worth: 127 miles (2 hours)
Longview: 35 miles (40 minutes)
Shreveport, LA: 115 miles (2 hours)
Houston: 200 miles (3 hours 15 minutes)
Austin: 235 miles (3 hours 45 minutes)
Texarkana: 140 miles (2 hours 20 minutes)

Aviation Access & Regional
Airports:

Multiple airport options serve the property, from private aviation
facilities to major commercial hubs. Tyler Pounds Regional Airport offers the
closest commercial service with daily American Eagle connections to Dallas-Fort
Worth International Airport, providing worldwide connectivity for out-of-state
owners or guests.

Tyler Pounds Regional Airport
(TYR): 27 miles (35 minutes) – Commercial service to DFW
East Texas Regional Airport
(GGG): 35 miles (45 minutes) – Commercial service to DFW
Mineola Wisener Field: 32 miles (40 minutes) – General
aviation
Cherokee County Airport (JKV): 50 miles (55 minutes) – General
aviation
Dallas/Fort Worth International
(DFW): 123 miles (2 hours) – Major international hub
Dallas Love Field (DAL): 107 miles (1 hour 45 minutes) –
Southwest Airlines hub
Shreveport Regional (SHV): 91 miles (1 hour 40 minutes) –
Regional commercial service

World-Famous Tyler Rose Capital &
Cultural Attractions

Tyler, known as the Rose Capital of America, features the nation’s
largest municipal rose garden and hosts the annual Texas Rose Festival each
October, with the 92nd festival scheduled for October 16-19, 2025. The
nationally recognized Tyler Azalea & Spring Flower Trail transforms the
city each spring, with over 100,000 visitors experiencing 10 miles of blooming
azaleas, dogwoods, and tulips through historic neighborhoods.

The 2025 Azalea Trail runs in the spring, featuring popular
stops such as Chariot Hill, Pyron Garden, and the Tyler Rose Garden. The festival also includes photography contests, garden tours, and local vendor markets throughout the event period. The trail includes numerous special events such as the
Azalea Arts & Crafts Fair at Bergfeld Park, Historic Tyler on Tour
featuring five historic homes, and the Rose City Artisans & Flower Market
at the Goodman-LeGrand Museum.

Beyond floral attractions, Tyler offers year-round cultural and
recreational opportunities. Camp Ford Historical Park preserves the site of the
largest Civil War prisoner-of-war compound for Union troops west of the
Mississippi River, featuring interpretive trails and a reconstructed prisoner
cabin. The Caldwell Zoo, Discovery Science Place, multiple museums, and a
thriving downtown arts district provide diverse entertainment options for
property owners and their guests.Investment Value & Property
Specifications

Listing Price: $985,000
Acreage: 265 acres
Price per Acre: $3,717
Location: TBD CR 354, Winona, TX 75792
County: Smith County, Texas
School District: Winona Independent School District

Property Features & Improvements:

Established Infrastructure: Mulched trails throughout entire
property
Hunting Amenities: 2 elevated deer stands, 4
automated feeders
Food Plots: Multiple established plots
optimally positioned
Water Access: Year-round creek with functional
low-water crossing
Building Site: Elevated hilltop location with
southern views
Habitat Types: Bottomland hardwood, flooded
timber, freshwater marsh, upland pine-hardwood
Wildlife: Whitetail deer, wild hogs,
waterfowl, eastern turkey
Access: All-weather roads to property,
internal trail system

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Today

Winona Wetlands represents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a
fully-developed hunting property in East Texas’s premier wildlife region. The
combination of diverse habitat, established improvements, and strategic
location creates both immediate recreational value and long-term investment
potential in one of Texas’s most desirable hunting markets.

Properties offering this level of infrastructure, habitat diversity, and
accessibility rarely become available in Smith County. The turnkey nature of
improvements—from established food plots to all-weather access—allows immediate
enjoyment without years of development costs and effort typically required for
raw hunting land.

For private showings and additional information, contact:

Ben Jackson & Jared Laing
Your East Texas Land Specialists
Specializing in Hunting, Ranch & Recreational Properties