Top Tier Hunting with Lodge in Northwest Missouri

Property Description

Located just west of Martinsville, Missouri, on the Harrison/Gentry county line lies this 327 +/- acres premier hunting tract. Offering turn-key hunting and lodging, this farm is set up and ready to produce. The land boasts a rare mix of natural features highlighted by an established land and deer management plan. The topography of this farm is very unique and has been enhanced over the years with one goal in mind: harvesting mature whitetails. Offering a super mix of food, water, and cover, consisting mainly of timbered fingers that transition from bedding to feeding areas. Several 1/4 to 1/2 acre ponds are scattered through the farm that blend in with heavy cover pockets with food options close by. There are up to 60 acres that could be returned to tillable production, serving as destination food sources and also providing income to the owner. These acres are currently planted into a stand of switch grass and kill plots to enhance the cover and direct deer movement.

Gated farm entrances from the west and east make hunting the wind and accessing one of the 17 established stand sites a breeze. A well-established trail system and mowed paths to each stand allow for stealthy access. Traditionally, a bow hunting only farm, a majority of the stands are set up for a close shot, over fall or late season food plots. One stand site is over a man-made water hole, which has been a proven setup for years, and several more are along travel corridors in the timber, which consist mainly of hardwoods. Around 15 years ago, several acres of oak varieties were planted along the central corridor. This improvement not only added a great fall food source but also expanded the depth of cover. Several varieties of warm and cool season grasses have been managed to serve several purposes, including bedding, buffer strip along the timber, and cover for hunters along the trail. Overall, the combination of rolling terrain, depth of cover, and evenly distributed water/food equals a healthy herd with less social pressure. Other species of wildlife, including turkey, quail, and small game, are thriving here as well. If you have been holding out for a farm that will meet high expectations, this is the one.

The professionally built lodge is a key feature that really unlocks the opportunity at hand when it comes to fully enjoying this farm. The living quarter side consists of two beds, one full bath, a utility closet with laundry, a living area, and a kitchen. The shop side offers ample amounts of space with a tall overhead door for larger equipment access. Over the last five years, the seller's family and friends have harvested several bucks over 150", with one in the 170s, and one in the 180s. This farm is sure to fill the memory buckets for your family and friends for years to come.

If this is the one you have been looking for, please call Bobby Oberlander at (816) 392-5515 for more information or to schedule a private tour.