Recreational Land for Sale in Marksville, Louisiana

375-Acre High-Fenced Trophy Whitetail Ranch - Adjacent to Lake Ophelia NWR 25+ Years of Intensive Management This is not your average hunting property. This is a turnkey, professionally managed 375-acre high-fenced whitetail operation that represents over a quarter-century of dedicated deer management in Louisiana's premier bottomland hardwood habitat. Located adjacent to the 17,000+ acre Lake Ophelia National Wildlife Refuge, this ranch offers the rare opportunity to own a proven trophy deer producer with exceptional genetics and infrastructure already in place in some of the best soils and habitat in the state. Trophy Whitetail Genetics & Management Twenty-five years of culling, genetic enhancement and habitat management have created a herd that produces consistent wall-hangers. The long-term commitment to quality over quantity means mature bucks with heavy mass, impressive spreads, and the bone that serious hunters and hunting operations demand. The high fence ensures complete control over your deer herd. Every buck harvested is by design. Every doe culled is intentional. You dictate the age structure, the buck-to-doe ratio, and the genetic direction of the herd. This is guaranteed trophy hunting-no hunting pressure from the neighboring public refuge lands, no competition with other hunters, just pure management control. The 375 acres provide ample room for natural deer behavior, multiple stand locations, and habitat diversity while remaining manageable for one person or a small team. The bottomland hardwood ecosystem produces natural mast crops that supplement feeding programs, reducing operational costs while maintaining optimal deer health. Premium Bottomland Hardwood Habitat The property's bottomland hardwood composition is the foundation of its success. Mature oaks, pecans, sweet gums, and hickories create a cathedral-like canopy that produces abundant natural forage while the rich soils produced browse. Established food plots, feeding stations, and water sources are strategically positioned throughout the property. The existing infrastructure represents decades of trial and error-these aren't guesses, they're proven locations that produce encounters year after year. The Lake Ophelia Location Advantage While the neighboring 17,000-acre Lake Ophelia National Wildlife Refuge offers public hunting and fishing opportunities, your high-fenced operation provides the complete opposite experience-private, controlled, and predictable. You're in the heart of prime Louisiana wildlife habitat with all the ecological benefits of being near a massive refuge system, but with none of the public hunting pressure or unpredictability. The refuge's presence ensures a buffer from development. You benefit from being in a recognized wildlife corridor while maintaining exclusive hunting rights within your fence line. Small Game Opportunity While the focus is trophy whitetails, the managed habitat also supports excellent small game populations. The diverse understory and mast-producing canopy create outstanding squirrel hunting-perfect for youth hunters, off-season recreation, or guests between deer hunts. Rabbit cover exists in transitional areas and along plot edges. The controlled environment means small game populations can be managed to complement your primary operation without competing for resources. This property has an abundant wild turkey population. Established Infrastructure High fence perimeter in excellent condition with regular maintenance history Established food plot system with known planting schedules and proven locations Feeding infrastructure strategically placed throughout the property This isn't a startup operation-it's a proven business model or personal hunting paradise ready for immediate use. Investment & Income Potential This property represents multiple opportunities: Personal Trophy Hunting: Guarantee yourself and family members access to mature bucks annually Exotics can be introduced and hunted on the property Hunting Operation: Continue or expand guided hunts with clients seeking guaranteed trophy opportunities Rare Offering High-fenced properties with this level of management history and prime bottomland habitat rarely become available. Most are kept within families for generations or sold quietly between serious operators. This is your opportunity to step into an established trophy whitetail operation in one of Louisiana's most desirable wildlife regions.