Turn-key Recreational Farm Along the Little Blue River

Description

A true year-round recreation opportunity with income! Ready for deer season with +/- 60 acres of timber and river ground along with the balance in quality native grass for bedding, there is currently a 1+ acre foodplot and Muddy Blind in place. Jefferson county and specifically the Little Blue River is quickly being recognized for producing quality bucks each year. This property has a proven history of high-quality, mature whitetails calling it home throughout the hunting season. Turn-key setup for waterfowl with hunting opportunities from early September through early February. The property features a water control structure and dike system to allow fluctuation of wetland area up to nearly 20 acres! Never wait for rains again, to assure hunting opportunities even on the driest years there is an active well on site, currently operated by a propane motor pumping water more than ½ mile to the blind location. While the well hasn’t been needed to supplement water level it has been used to create open water for late season mallard hunts. There is a poured concrete blind in place with plenty of room for up to 9 hunters, blind is set up to hunt from north or south side depending on wind direction. For an additional waterfowl option there is 1 mile of Little Blue River running the east side of the property which frequently holds significant numbers of ducks and geese through February. The spring brings additional outdoor opportunities with quality turkey numbers calling the property home throughout the year. Hunters can enjoy listening to gobbles echo through the large cottonwood trees as the property comes alive at sunrise. To finish off the year the mile of river offers summer activities including kayaking and fishing. There are several good holes along the river capable of producing large flathead and channel catfish. There is a +/- 1 acre site held out of WRP for possible future storage/cabin use or to park a camper. Property is in floodplain and the owner would need to complete due diligence to explore options of building. Setting this property apart from your typical WRP are the current income opportunities. Whether you have cattle and are looking to expand your operation or outdoorsmen looking for a turn key property that can create a return, this property has it all. Compatible use authorization is in place through 2029 along with haying/grazing authorized through 2027. Agreement currently authorizes haying and grazing of the north and south halves in alternating years. Livestock watering facility in place including a solar well centered between the two paddock along with pipelines, hydrants, and tanks for each grazing unit. 2 year average hay production from the alternating halves was 175 bales averaging 1500+ lbs. The alternating side can be used for grazing during one of the designated periods. 2-year average income for haying/grazing was $7,750 with opportunity to grow! As an added bonus there is a conservation plan in place through 2028 providing cost share for management practices. There has been ample funds to hire the management of weeds/brush or use as an added income opportunity. The 4-year plan includes annual cost share payment of $4,771-$7,886, work and payment for 2025 has been completed. If you’re looking to expand a cattle operation, there’s additional income opportunity in leasing of the hunting rights as the property has previously been leased for waterfowl hunting.Listing agent is related to seller.