Middle Branch Monarch - Premier Taylor County Whitetail Farm

Property Description

This is, without question, one of the most well-laid-out whitetail farms in southern Iowa. Located in the heart of big-buck country, this Taylor County tract offers everything serious hunters and land investors are looking for — income, access, habitat diversity, and documented giant whitetails. It’s my privilege to represent some of the finest whitetail farms in the state of Iowa, and I can confidently say this one stands among the very best on the market right now.

The Middle Branch of the One Hundred and Two River forms the north boundary of the property, creating a natural travel corridor that acts like a revolving door for rutting bucks in November. The farm is a true habitat-rich environment with thick cedar thickets, beautiful stands of CP25, well-maintained buffer strips, and a large, low-pressure bedding sanctuary in the northeast corner that sees very little intrusion. While previewing the property, I personally observed over a dozen bucks in a single visit — a testament to the age structure and overall deer density in the area.

There are 56 +/- acres of open ground, including approximately 24 +/- acres of lush alfalfa under a share-crop agreement generating an additional $2,000–$4,000 annually. The alfalfa is a major draw, and it’s not uncommon to see 50–80 deer in a single sit. In addition to the hay ground, the farm includes CRP acres producing $7,028 annually, approximately $1,960 per year from a wind study lease, and additional open acres not currently enrolled in any program — offering flexibility for expanded food plots, clover, brassicas, or strategic kill plots. Rows of apple trees and other plantings are scattered throughout the farm, further enhancing year-round attraction.

Access is a major strength of this property. You have gravel road frontage to the west and a more private Level B road along the south side. There are three separate field approaches on the south end, allowing you to slip in and out undetected and hunt multiple wind directions effectively. A well-maintained trail system runs throughout the entire property, providing seamless access for equipment, quiet entry and exit for hunting, and year-round usability across every corner of the farm. The neighborhood is known for producing mega-giant whitetails, and the trail camera history speaks for itself — these photos will leave you drooling.

A grain bin is included with the property, and the farm offers a strong balance of recreation and income with an estimated total annual income of approximately $12,000. Shown by appointment only. Contact Land Agent Kyle Steinfeldt to schedule your private showing today.