This 190-acre rural farm in Pope County, Illinois, offers a diverse blend of natural beauty, potential income streams, and premier hunting opportunities. The property is well-balanced with a mix of woods, tillable/pasture ground, and excellent road access, making it a versatile and attractive parcel in a region renowned for large whitetail deer. The farm's acreage is strategically divided, providing a range of uses for recreation and income: o Hardwoods: Approximately 80 acres of hardwoods with trees that provide excellent cover and food sources for wildlife. o Annual Income (CRP): There are 48 acres enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), which generates annual income and provides bedding cover for wildlife. The current contract goes through 2035. o Pasture: The remaining 62 acres are in pasture and could be used for cattle farming, goats or hay. The property boasts superb accessibility and is situated in a desirable location close to local amenities: o Road Frontage: The farm features over a 1/4 mile of excellent road frontage along Bay City Road. o Secondary Access: Convenient secondary access is also available from Climer Road. o City Water and Electricity: You could build your cabin or home on Bay City Road or Climer Road and have access to city Water and Electricity. o Nearby Amenities: The historic town of Golconda, with the beautiful Golconda Marina on the Ohio River, is just a few minutes away, offering recreational boating, fishing, dining options, a pharmacy, hardware store and more. Golconda also hosts numerous festivals throughout the year including the Shrimp Festival, Fall Festival, and the Deer Festival. Paducah, Kentucky is only 30 minutes away and is a vibrant small city which has become a destination for visitors offering a historic art district, the National Quilt Museum and the Carson Center. Located in Southeastern Illinois, the farm is a prime hunting tract. Southeastern Illinois is known for producing trophy White Tail Deer and excellent turkey hunting. o Strategic Food Plots: The layout includes fields that are tucked away and surrounded by nice hardwoods, creating ideal, secluded spots for establishing food plots to attract and hold game. o Habitat Diversity: The blend of mature timber, CRP cover, and open fields creates abundant edge and transition cover, which acts as natural travel corridors and bedding areas for deer. Call to schedule your personal viewing of this diverse farm with so many possibilities.
