156 Acres of Recreational Land for Sale in Smyrna, New York

With loads of whitetail signs, this is a really nice hunting property that features a diverse habitat including a mix of active ag fields, brush, woods and water in an area of Central New York State that is renowned for its wildlife conservation and management areas for the outdoor enthusiast. 44 acres of tillable ag fields are currently planted to corn and hay. Approximately 26 acres of thick brush provide both browse and ideal cover for deer and other area wildlife, while the property is also loaded with wild apple trees offering an attractive additional food source. There is 2103' of a trout stream, Pleasant Brook, that runs along the lower portion of the property. The land is gently rolling with a gentle slope upwards from Bisby Road. There are 86 acres of woods, which are a mix of hard and soft woods, as well as hemlock. The property was logged a few years ago, which created a nice undergrowth with blackberries and Forbes as well as cover for the deer and area wildlife, and there is a nice stand of future timber. There are also wild apple trees throughout, attracting the deer and wild turkeys with these additional food sources. A nice shale driveway leads through the property and up to the corn fields, as well as an extensive ATV trail system providing access throughout. The property contains a former shale pit. There is electricity available at the paved, year-round maintained road and could provide power should the new owner be interested in building a camp or even a year-round home. Another over 5800 acres are available just 4 miles away at the Beaver Meadow State Forest, offering additional hunting, camping, hiking, and snowmobiling recreation. Amenities, shopping and restaurants are available 9 miles away in Sherburne as well as Norwich in 17 miles. NYC/George Washington Bridge is located just 3.5 hours away. A portion of larger parcel, subject to Town approval of subdivision

Property Features:

• Diverse hunting property with open fields, brush, woods and water
• 44 acres of tillable ag land, currently in hay, mixed grasses and clover
• 2103 feet' of a trout stream, Pleasant Brook, runs through lower portion of property
• 86 acres of woods, mixed hard and soft woods, hemlock
• Shale Driveway leads back to corn fields
• ATV trail system provides access throughout
• Privately situated, small pond in the center of the property
• Mix of hardwoods, hemlock - nice future timber stand
• Loaded with old apple trees, providing additional feed for whitetail and wild turkey
• Multiple food plot and stand locations
• Electric at paved, year round maintained road
• Thick undergrowth provides excellent cover and browse
• Lots of deer sign were noted and grouse kicked up on recent visit
• Beaver Meadow State Forest (5816 acres) 4.4 miles away
• Amenities available in Sherburne 9 miles and Norwich 17 miles
• NYC/George Washington Bridge 3.5 hours away
• Portion of larger parcel, subject to Town approval of subdivision