Build Your Legacy on This 648 +/- Acre Ranch with Live Water, Tillable Acres, Deer, Turkey and Waterfowl

Property Description

Rarely does a property of this scale, beauty, and strategic value become available on the open market. This 648 +/- contiguous acre ranch in Cowley County, Kansas, is a true legacy property - one that checks every box for the serious outdoorsman, land investor, or multi-generational family looking to establish a permanent retreat in the southern Flint Hills of Kansas.

Just 4 miles north of Cedar Vale and positioned within 90 minutes of both Wichita and Tulsa, this ranch delivers unrivaled accessibility, privacy, and wildlife resources, making it a standout investment among large-acreage offerings in the region.

This is not your average recreational tract. It is a dynamic, multi-dimensional property that offers over 230 feet of elevation change, expansive hardwood ridges that include burr, red, white, and pin oaks, fertile bottomland tillable acres, big prairie grass, and a winding 1.5 mile stretch of live water from Otter Creek - all within a single fence line.

The land features an ideal blend of cover and open space, with an approximate 50/50 mix of mature timber and open ground, offering habitat diversity that supports an impressive wildlife population of deer, turkey, quail, and waterfowl. The 126 +/- tillable acres provide not only agricultural income but also prime attraction zones that attract and feed wildlife year-round. Surrounding those fields, the rolling hardwoods and native grasses create a natural sanctuary to hold and harvest deer. Once you are on this property, you will see just how much sign there is, large rubs, big scraps, and turkey sign everywhere!

The road on the south end will take you to the top to catch the views or have the ability for multiple access points all along the ridge. It's this rare combination of natural features that makes the property hunt bigger than its acreage, with terrain that allows for multiple hunters to be on the land at once without interference.

The current owners have maintained a selective approach to hunting, focusing on bow-only methods and passing on immature bucks. This patient stewardship has produced a thriving population of mature Kansas whitetails, with the genetics, cover, and food sources necessary to grow and hold trophy-caliber deer.

This ranch is also home to abundant wild turkey and has been developed for waterfowl hunting with two established duck ponds. One is fed by drainage from a pond, while the other lies near Otter Creek, where there are 2 established pump sites. These wetlands, paired with the proximity to food sources and consistent water, make this an attractive and productive stopover during the migration seasons. This area holds large watersheds where birds will roost during their migration.

Despite its rural feel and secluded placement, the property is easily accessible via well-maintained county roads, with entry points from the east, south, and north - a critical feature for managing wind direction and stealth during hunting seasons. The layout is ideal for serious hunters who understand the importance of strategic ingress and egress. In total, the property qualifies for 8 Kansas landowner deer tags, offering rare and significant access opportunities for individuals, families, or groups seeking shared ownership and hunting privileges.

Whether you’re buying for recreation, family legacy, or as part of a long-term land investment strategy, this ranch delivers on every front. The tillable acres provide a reliable annual income stream. The diversity of habitat makes it resilient and self-sustaining. The location supports year-round access and long-term value. But more than that, this is the kind of property that becomes part of your story - a place to bring friends and family, to mentor new hunters, to walk creeks in the summer and glass ridgetops in the fall. It’s a place that lives beyond the spreadsheets and photos.

Land of this caliber, with this level of habitat quality, access, and water, is almost always traded privately. It’s rare that a property like this hits the open market - and rarer still that it offers the combination of tillable income, trophy hunting, waterfowl development, and legacy value all in one tract.
If you're looking for a property of this caliber, don’t wait to reach out to listing agent Paul Smith at (918) 397-2737.