Southeast Kansas Trophy Whitetail & ROI Farm

Just outside Independence, Kansas, lies a truly exceptional 286 +/- acre recreational and income-producing property that combines three things serious land buyers rarely find together: world-class southeast Kansas whitetail habitat, exceptional recreational opportunities, and substantial annual income. Positioned on the east side of Elk City Reservoir, this tract offers the privacy, security, habitat, and resources needed to chase giant Kansas whitetails while providing a proven income stream from an established quarry operation.

The property sits directly adjacent to the 4,500-acre Elk City Reservoir, surrounded by the approximately 12,000-acre Elk City Wildlife Area. This expansive public habitat provides an incredible summer range for deer, and as fall approaches and hunting pressure increases across the wildlife area, this property becomes an important block of private timber and cover where mature bucks can seek security. The combination of private timber, rugged topography, abundant cover, and immediate access to food creates the ingredients needed to grow and hold mature deer.

The farm's natural terrain is particularly attractive for the serious whitetail hunter. Steep hills, timbered draws, quarry features, and changes in elevation create natural travel corridors and pinch points that funnel deer movement. Bucks can bed securely in the property's rugged cover while remaining within easy reach of neighboring agricultural food sources. The property is covered with a variety of oaks and chestnut trees, providing additional secure food sources. As the rut intensifies, four feeders on the property help keep does in the area, creating additional opportunity to intercept mature bucks cruising for receptive does.

The recreational infrastructure is already in place. A well-established trail system provides access from the upper portion of the property to the lower ground, allowing hunters to move efficiently throughout the tract without fighting the terrain. Four established blind locations are strategically positioned across the property, each with trimmed shooting lanes and ready-to-hunt setups. Whether you're chasing a mature buck during the early season, sitting over a food source during the rut, or simply enjoying a November morning in the timber, this farm offers the kind of diversity that keeps hunters in the action.

Adding even more appeal is a new campground area located along the paved road on the upper portion of the property. With convenient access to power and plenty of room to back in an RV or establish a permanent deer camp, this area provides an excellent base for hunting season or summer recreation. Spend the day working on the property, enjoying Elk City Reservoir, or preparing for the upcoming season, then have a comfortable place to call home without ever leaving the farm.

Perhaps the most unique aspect of this property is the income-producing quarry operation located on approximately 65 acres. The quarry has historically generated between $25,000 and $45,000 annually for the property owner, providing a significant income stream while maintaining the vast majority of the tract's recreational character. The property has a solid stand of timber throughout, providing additional value for any future owner who would have interest in capitalizing on timber income! For a buyer looking for a property that can help offset ownership costs while still delivering exceptional hunting and recreation, this is a rare opportunity.

And the recreation doesn't stop with whitetails. Elk City Reservoir and the surrounding wildlife area offer outstanding opportunities for fishing, turkey hunting, and other outdoor pursuits. The property's location provides direct access to one of southeast Kansas' premier recreational destinations while maintaining the privacy and security of a substantial block of private ground.

Income, trophy whitetails, timber, water, turkey hunting, and a recreational opportunity with private access. This property brings together the characteristics that make southeast Kansas such a sought-after destination for serious whitetail hunters and recreational land investors.

Properties offering this combination of proven income and exceptional recreational value are rarely available. If you're looking for a Kansas property where the land can work for you while providing an outstanding opportunity to pursue the buck of a lifetime, this 286 +/- acre tract deserves a serious look.

Contact Tyler Heil at (913) 207-4541 to schedule a private showing or to discuss and see the historical quarry income, lease information, hunting opportunities, and additional details on this exceptional southeast Kansas property.