Central Kansas Hunting at Its Finest with Arkansas Riverfront Frontage

Property Description

A rare gem is coming to the market that is hard to find, located just west of Alden in Rice County, Kansas. This exceptional 203 +/- acre property offers a rare combination of live water, towering cottonwoods, outstanding whitetail habitat, and tremendous potential for the next owner to create their dream hunting property. With an extensive stretch of approximately 1.3 miles of Arkansas River, mature timber, and approximately 110 acres of tillable ground, this farm offers the diversity, seclusion, and year-round recreational opportunities that serious outdoorsmen seek.

The river is undoubtedly one of the property's most impressive features. Winding through the farm on the north and east boundaries beneath large, mature cottonwoods, creates a natural travel corridor for wildlife while providing valuable cover, water, and incredible hunting setups. The combination of thick river-bottom timber, natural openings, and surrounding agricultural ground creates an ideal environment for growing and holding mature Kansas whitetails. Situated in an area known for excellent deer genetics, this property has the potential to be a premier trophy whitetail hunting destination.

One of the biggest advantages of this farm is how large it hunts. With outstanding entry and exit opportunities from multiple sides of the property, along with the ability to utilize the river for strategic access, hunters can slip into different locations while minimizing pressure on wildlife. The layout offers excellent flexibility for hunting various wind directions and allows multiple hunters to enjoy the farm simultaneously without interfering with one another. Five established hunting blinds are already in place and will convey with the property, making it ready to hunt from day one.

What makes this property even more exciting is the opportunity to take an already impressive hunting farm to another level. Approximately 110 +/- acres of tillable ground provide a blank canvas for the next owner to develop according to their vision. Imagine converting portions of the open ground into strategically located blocks of switchgrass, native grasses, and additional bedding cover while exploring potential CRP enrollment opportunities. The remaining acreage could be planted in strategically designed food plots or cultivated crops, creating additional food sources for wildlife while offering agricultural income. The seller has historically operated under a 1/3–2/3 crop-share arrangement, with established local farmers who have expressed interest in continuing to farm the property. This provides the next owner with flexibility to maintain agricultural production while developing portions of the farm into additional wildlife habitat.

The hunting opportunities certainly don't end when deer season closes. The property is loaded with turkeys, offering exciting spring mornings chasing gobblers beneath the towering cottonwoods, followed by afternoons fishing along the river. As winter sets in and surrounding water sources begin to freeze, the river offers potential for late-season duck hunting. With the establishment of additional native grass cover, the farm could also become an outstanding upland bird hunting destination, taking advantage of the strong pheasant and quail populations found throughout the surrounding area. From chasing spring gobblers and fishing in the warmer months to pursuing mature whitetails, upland birds, and late-season waterfowl, this is truly a property that can be enjoyed all year long.

Finding a tract of this size with this much river, mature timber, excellent hunting access, and habitat-development potential is a rare opportunity. Located in Kansas Deer Management Unit 5, this property offers the ideal foundation for a premier hunting retreat and long-term land investment. Whether your goal is to manage for trophy Kansas whitetails, develop exceptional upland bird habitat, generate agricultural income, or create a place for family and friends to enjoy for generations, this 203 +/- acre Rice County farm offers the opportunity to make that vision a reality. Call listing agent Paul Smith today for more information at (918) 397-2737. Shown by appointment only.