474 +/- Acres of Pasture & Silver Creek

Property Description

Located in southern Reno County on paved Parallel Road is 474 +/- acres. This expansive offering is one of only a few properties this size south of 50 Highway. Silver Creek is a year-round stream; it runs the entire length of the farm. The creek flows west to east through the property, the curves and shape make it a total length of 1.7 miles, or 3,000 yards of stream bed. Land in this composition is scarce. Live water is considered by some to be the new oil, because freshwater is a finite, highly strategic resource with no substitute. This property benefits from the flowing water in multiple ways, wildlife attraction and the cattle grazing efficiency. Trophy whitetail deer rest in the mature timber along the creek and utilize the fresh water source. Cattle stocked in the pasture also benefit from fresh drinking water. The shallow stream provides abundant clean water that keeps cows cool and gaining weight. Healthy water sources mean healthy calves.

This area of Reno County is specifically known for a rich wild game population. Deer, turkey, pheasants, quail, and waterfowl will all congregate on this property. During the rut, there is no better place to sit in a stand than along this creek. The travel corridor is very active on a November day. Goose Creek converges with Silver Creek just before entering the property on the west boundary, this natural funnel bottlenecks down two deer herds chasing across the property. Visitors from the east, where the creek meets the Ninnescah, are another flow of traffic. This is the type of farm that has the potential to pick up new bucks every day of the year. The tall grasses and thick plum thickets provide excellent bedding cover. Pockets of mature timber are scattered throughout the property, setting up multiple stand locations for the right wind is very possible. Setting up multiple stands so that the entire family group can hunt the same day is also workable. The farm can be accessed from three different roads depending on the situation. The wild turkey population is healthy, and the farm has the potential to be developed into a formidable duck hunting property. Pockets of Silver Creek can remain ice-free during cold snaps and be attractive loafing areas for Mallards.

Pastures in this size range are hard to find. The fencing is in serviceable condition, and the grass is excellent in lots of areas. The FSA considers 127.28 acres to be cropland on the north quarter. This acreage was planted to soybeans in 2026. Most of the soils on this quarter of tillable farmland are the same as the 346 +/- acres of native grass. Class II, Yaggy Saxman Complex, with a Range Production of 5,310 lbs of grass per acre per year. This pasture pushes some serious forage. The tillable has been on a wheat, beans, milo rotation. Cut grain field is a good source of food for wildlife populations. This tillable field could continue in a grain rotation or be wrapped into the pasture for even more grazing. Possession of both the farmland and grassland will be subject to tenant's rights.

Opportunities to string together a tract of land this size in Reno County could take a lifetime. The demand for quality recreation property large enough to grow and protect your own deer is also significant. Technological improvement can change economies, but investment in flowing water is a sure bet. To schedule a tour, contact the listing agent, Sean Thomas, at (620) 712-2775.