Pristine Northern Minnesota Hunting Property with Endless Potential and Annual Income

Price: $245,000
Acreage: 160
County: Saint Louis
State: Minnesota

Price Per Acre

$1,531.25 per acre

Property Description

Don’t miss this rare chance to own an exclusive slice of Northwoods heaven, offering opportunities at both ruffed and spruce grouse, whitetails, and black bears—increasing populations of moose also live here. The 160-acre property features an impressive array of mature timber, exceptional wildlife habitat, and annual income thanks to a 50-year Sustainable Forest Initiative Act (SFIA) contract that earns over $3,300 in 2026. The active woodland management plan was specifically written for this property, and allows for annual selective timber harvest to create strategic trail systems, habitat improvement, and more.

Three specific acres were left out of the SFIA program to accommodate a future off-grid hunting cabin build site, which also happens to be located along the property’s peak. Speaking of terrain, there is an 80-foot drop in elevation beginning at the northern section of the property, and easily drops into low land located near the southern reaches of the 160 acres. The southeastern half of the property borders over 240 acres of state forest land that also provides access to the Vermilion River, which flows north out of Lake Vermilion into Crane Lake on the Canadian border. There are over 1,100 acres of state land to the south, and a 40-acre parcel of Conservation Fund land to the east, only adding to huntable acres.

Accessible through a legally established 564-foot easement off of Crane Lake Road, the 160 acres are split between three parcels—an 80 to the south topped off by two 40s stacked to the north. Undeniably, there’s something spiritual about the Northwoods. Perhaps it’s the unknown, or the true potential for amazing wildlife encounters with mature whitetails or the stunning spruce grouse. Take advantage of this gorgeous opportunity, it won’t last very long.

Property Features

  • 160 acres of timber consisting of aspen, white pine, black ash, black spruce and lowland brush
  • Prime for trail establishment and habitat improvement
  • Excellent ruffed and spruce grouse habitat
  • Trophy-class whitetail potential
  • Exceptional black bear hunting
  • $3,369 in 2026 income connected to a 50-year SFIA contract (expires 2074)
  • Income potential through selective timber harvest per woodland management plan
  • Off-grid hunting cabin build site
  • Public land access along three property boundaries
  • Vermilion River access
  • 30 minutes north of Lake Vermilion’s Head O Lakes public water access
  • 7 miles south of Buyck, MN
  • 24 miles east of Orr, MN
  • 25 miles northeast of Cook, MN

Property Address

4268 Crane Lake Road, Orr, MN